NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named 175 nominees for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, recognizing student-athletes and head coaches from every level of college football who are making an impact through community service, academic achievement and leadership.

Representing Mount Union on this prestigious list was senior starting center Patrick Lavelle (Cleveland, OH/St. Ignatius).

Lavelle has volunteered with numerous worthy causes, including the National Marrow Donor Program, formerly known as Be The Match, a nonprofit leader in cell therapy, which helps save the lives of patients with blood cancers and disorders, and "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," a march that raises awareness of sexual and domestic violence.

The 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be announced in September and include 22 student-athletes and one honorary head coach. One student-athlete will also be selected as team captain and receive the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.

About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.