NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) on Tuesday named Tennessee junior offensive lineman Trey Smith as one of their 137 nominees for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, an annual award given to college football players for the impact they make off the field.
During his first two seasons in Knoxville, Smith has participated in volunteer work with organizations such as Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) as well as being named to the 2018 SEC Community Service Team.
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® is one of the most prestigious community service awards in college football.
Of the 137 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will be announced on Sept. 12. 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.
“It’s truly inspiring to see these young men dedicating their time and energy outside of their already busy schedules to leave a lasting impact in their communities,” Allstate’s Western Territory president and member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection committee John O’Donnell said. “As a longtime college football sponsor, Allstate takes great pride in our partnership with the AFCA, and we are honored to celebrate the successes of these players and highlight their stories as an inspiration to all who love the sport.”
Since the honor was established in 1992, the SEC leads all conferences with 72 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®.
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are 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.
After the final team members are announced on Sept. 12, fans can vote for this year’s Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® captain through the official page on ESPN.com. Fans also are encouraged to join in the conversation by searching and using #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels throughout the season.
UT Athletics
