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Carter Nominated for Allstate’s AFCA Good Works Team
7/23/2022 6:01:00 PM | Football
DURHAM – Duke redshirt junior defensive tackle DeWayne Carter has been named to the 2022 Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team®.
Carter is one of 114 student-athletes nominated nationwide with exemplary community service, academic dedication, and impact on and off the field.
"For 31 years, the Good Works Team has recognized the inspirational work of thousands of young men off the football field," said Troy Hawkes, executive vice president and general manager, Allstate Sales and Distribution. "Allstate and AFCA celebrate these athletes as an example for how each of us can be true champions. Their selflessness makes the sport and communities across the country that much better."
This year's candidates are scholars, leaders and community champions. They have volunteered to build homes, mentor underserved kids and feed the hungry, as well as advocate against domestic violence and civil injustice.
"While these players are tremendous athletes on the field, they are even better people off of it," said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member. "They realize that giving back is one of the most important things you can do in your life, and I am inspired by how they have used their opportunities to make life better for those around them. The impact they make will go well beyond their football careers. These men represent the true heart of our sport."
Carter is set to graduate from Duke in May with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in education. He is a 2021 Academic All-ACC and CoSIDA Academic All-Region honoree, a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient and currently holds a 3.458 cumulative grade point average. In 26 career games (13 starts), he has compiled 50 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three pass breakups, six quarterback pressures and four caused fumbles.
Away from the classroom and field, Carter has been giving back to his local communities for years. As a part of Duke's Student-Athlete Development program, he meets with local third and fourth graders from Lakewood Elementary to help them achieve reading initiative goals throughout the year. Carter is also a tutor for KIPP Durham College Prep and Durham Public School's Ignite to help students go beyond extracurricular community service by participating in structured activities of reflection and analysis.
In addition, Carter is an active member of Duke's United Black Athletes organization and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and served on the NCAA Division I Football Student-Athlete Connection Group this past season. He is also a volunteer coach for the little league baseball team at First Calvary Baptist Church.
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members and journalists. They look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
In addition to Tebow and Hawkes, the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection panel members are: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN); Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star); and Paul Myerberg (USA Today); 2022 AFCA President and University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and current Athletic Director at Virginia Union University Joe Taylor.
After the final team members are announced in September, fans can vote for this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.
"These players embody the best of what college football stands for: character, selflessness and the willingness to serve and give to others," AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said. "The AFCA proudly stands alongside Allstate and each of these players' families and communities to applaud their inspirational work off the field."
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.
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Carter is one of 114 student-athletes nominated nationwide with exemplary community service, academic dedication, and impact on and off the field.
"For 31 years, the Good Works Team has recognized the inspirational work of thousands of young men off the football field," said Troy Hawkes, executive vice president and general manager, Allstate Sales and Distribution. "Allstate and AFCA celebrate these athletes as an example for how each of us can be true champions. Their selflessness makes the sport and communities across the country that much better."
This year's candidates are scholars, leaders and community champions. They have volunteered to build homes, mentor underserved kids and feed the hungry, as well as advocate against domestic violence and civil injustice.
"While these players are tremendous athletes on the field, they are even better people off of it," said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member. "They realize that giving back is one of the most important things you can do in your life, and I am inspired by how they have used their opportunities to make life better for those around them. The impact they make will go well beyond their football careers. These men represent the true heart of our sport."
Carter is set to graduate from Duke in May with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a minor in education. He is a 2021 Academic All-ACC and CoSIDA Academic All-Region honoree, a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient and currently holds a 3.458 cumulative grade point average. In 26 career games (13 starts), he has compiled 50 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three pass breakups, six quarterback pressures and four caused fumbles.
Away from the classroom and field, Carter has been giving back to his local communities for years. As a part of Duke's Student-Athlete Development program, he meets with local third and fourth graders from Lakewood Elementary to help them achieve reading initiative goals throughout the year. Carter is also a tutor for KIPP Durham College Prep and Durham Public School's Ignite to help students go beyond extracurricular community service by participating in structured activities of reflection and analysis.
In addition, Carter is an active member of Duke's United Black Athletes organization and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and served on the NCAA Division I Football Student-Athlete Connection Group this past season. He is also a volunteer coach for the little league baseball team at First Calvary Baptist Church.
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members and journalists. They look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
In addition to Tebow and Hawkes, the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection panel members are: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN); Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star); and Paul Myerberg (USA Today); 2022 AFCA President and University of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl and current Athletic Director at Virginia Union University Joe Taylor.
After the final team members are announced in September, fans can vote for this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.
"These players embody the best of what college football stands for: character, selflessness and the willingness to serve and give to others," AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said. "The AFCA proudly stands alongside Allstate and each of these players' families and communities to applaud their inspirational work off the field."
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.
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