TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State senior wide out Kyle Williams was among the 137 student-athletes nominated to the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, an annual award given to college football players for the impact they make off the field. A total of 137 student-athletes with inspiring stories of community service as nominated by their respective schools.
Williams, a standout player on the field, has also enjoyed a tremendous amount of success off the field during his time as a Sun Devil. He has twice earned All-Pac-12 Academic recognition, earning a second-team nod following the 2018 season. While most players enjoy their summer's off, Williams has spent his summers shadowing Dr. Anikar Chhabra at the world–renowned Mayo Clinic, working as a research intern. While Williams does have hopes of one-day playing in the NFL, he also has a long-term goal of pursuing a career in medicine.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® continues to be one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 137 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will be announced in September, bringing together. To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing.
The final 22-member team and honorary coach is selected by a voting panel consisting of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® members and prominent media members who look for both their dedication to giving back and the embodiment of true leadership on and off the football field.
In addition to Tebow and O'Donnell, the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®selection panel members include: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998 teams); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001 team); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002 team); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999 team); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star), and Paul Myerberg (USA TODAY); 2019 AFCA President and Ohio University Head Coach, Frank Solich; and 2001 AFCA President and current athletic director at Virginia Union University, Joe Taylor.
Williams, a standout player on the field, has also enjoyed a tremendous amount of success off the field during his time as a Sun Devil. He has twice earned All-Pac-12 Academic recognition, earning a second-team nod following the 2018 season. While most players enjoy their summer's off, Williams has spent his summers shadowing Dr. Anikar Chhabra at the world–renowned Mayo Clinic, working as a research intern. While Williams does have hopes of one-day playing in the NFL, he also has a long-term goal of pursuing a career in medicine.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® continues to be one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 137 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will be announced in September, bringing together. To be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, each player must be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing.
The final 22-member team and honorary coach is selected by a voting panel consisting of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® members and prominent media members who look for both their dedication to giving back and the embodiment of true leadership on and off the football field.
In addition to Tebow and O'Donnell, the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®selection panel members include: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998 teams); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001 team); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002 team); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999 team); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN), Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star), and Paul Myerberg (USA TODAY); 2019 AFCA President and Ohio University Head Coach, Frank Solich; and 2001 AFCA President and current athletic director at Virginia Union University, Joe Taylor.