Football | 7/24/2024 12:00:00 PM
SUNY Morrisville senior linebacker
Evan Salvaggio (Geneseo, NY) was named a nominee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Salvaggio is one of 56 representatives from FCS/Division II/Division III and the NAIA.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service and their "good works" off the field. Across the nominees from this year, service initiatives have tackled important causes such as mental health awareness, youth mentorship, hunger relief, domestic abuse prevention and several more.
In addition to being involved with service endeavors, nominees must also maintain a strong academic standing to be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Salvaggio is a two-time captain for the Mustangs, is a two-time Empire 8 All-Conference honoree, and has served as one of the program's representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Maintaining a stellar academic status, he has been a constant on the college's Dean's List, as well as earned Empire 8 Presidents' List accolades.
Aside from his athletic and academic prowess, Salvaggio is an active participant in several community service initiatives with the Mustangs, including local food pantry drives, mentorship programs with the local elementary school, and "Be the Match" bone marrow drives. His involvement has created several positive relationships throughout the local and surrounding communities, as well as had a significant impact on the lives of others.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field. This year’s 178 nominees champion causes including mental health awareness, youth mentorship, hunger relief, domestic abuse prevention, and many more. In addition to being actively involved with a charitable organization or service group, each player must also maintain strong academic standing to be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
“You’ll never regret making someone else’s life better,” said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 2008 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member. “Year after year, I’m inspired by these incredible nominees who go above and beyond to help others.”
The final roster of 23 award recipients announced later in September will bring together:
- 11 players from the NCAA FBS
- 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- 1 honorary head coach
All members are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, current and former head coaches and journalists who look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season
A full list of nominees can be found on the
AFCA website.
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