Eastern Michigan Athletics
Carter Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
7/18/2024 10:02:00 AM | Football
Award recognizes the commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University senior defensive back David Carter Jr. (Ecorse, Mich./River Rouge) is one of 178 nominated for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, an organization that recognizes college football student-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."
An accomplished student-athlete, Carter has made an impact both on and off the football field. Last year, Carter tallied 20 tackles, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Notably, he tied his career high with six tackles against UMass and during the 2021 season recorded a memorable 98-yard interception return for a touchdown against No. 17 Wisconsin. Beyond his athletic achievements, Carter graduated with a degree in Communication from EMU in April 2024.
Off the field, Carter is deeply committed to community service, recording 20.5 hours this year alone. He has actively participated in EMU's Annual Victory Day, engaging with cognitively and physically impaired community members, and has been involved in several initiatives, such as visiting local elementary schools to read to students and assisting at the VA Hospital. His volunteer efforts extend to numerous organizations and events, including the Foundation Preschool, Huron Valley PACE, and the Christian Love Fellowship Church Day of Reading. During bowl week in Mobile, he contributed to assembling food boxes at Prodisee Pantry.
The final roster of 23 award recipients for the AFCA Good Works Team will be announced later in September with 11 players representing the FBS level, 11 student-athletes from the combined division of FCS, Divisions II and III and NAIA as well as one honorary head coach.
In addition, Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to combine two of the most meaningful awards in all of college football. The Allstate Wuerffell Trophy Watch List will be released on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Football Bowl Subdivision (D-I)
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."
An accomplished student-athlete, Carter has made an impact both on and off the football field. Last year, Carter tallied 20 tackles, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Notably, he tied his career high with six tackles against UMass and during the 2021 season recorded a memorable 98-yard interception return for a touchdown against No. 17 Wisconsin. Beyond his athletic achievements, Carter graduated with a degree in Communication from EMU in April 2024.
Off the field, Carter is deeply committed to community service, recording 20.5 hours this year alone. He has actively participated in EMU's Annual Victory Day, engaging with cognitively and physically impaired community members, and has been involved in several initiatives, such as visiting local elementary schools to read to students and assisting at the VA Hospital. His volunteer efforts extend to numerous organizations and events, including the Foundation Preschool, Huron Valley PACE, and the Christian Love Fellowship Church Day of Reading. During bowl week in Mobile, he contributed to assembling food boxes at Prodisee Pantry.
The final roster of 23 award recipients for the AFCA Good Works Team will be announced later in September with 11 players representing the FBS level, 11 student-athletes from the combined division of FCS, Divisions II and III and NAIA as well as one honorary head coach.
In addition, Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to combine two of the most meaningful awards in all of college football. The Allstate Wuerffell Trophy Watch List will be released on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Football Bowl Subdivision (D-I)
| Name | School |
| Anderson Castle | Appalachian State University |
| Leif Fautanu | Arizona State University |
| Justin Parks | Arkansas State University |
| Andre Miller | Army West Point |
| Luke Deal | Auburn University |
| Kyler Jordan | Baylor University |
| Alexander Teubner | Boise State University |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | Boston College |
| Jordan Oladokun | Bowling Green State University |
| Connor Pay | BYU |
| Dominic Serapiglia | Central Michigan University |
| Bryce Kennon | Charlotte |
| Barrett Carter | Clemson University |
| Elijah Morris | East Carolina University |
| David Carter Jr. | Eastern Michigan University |
| Jacob Merrifield | Florida Atlantic University |
| Maurice Smith | Florida State University |
| Dean Clark | Fresno State |
| David Dallas | Georgia Southern University |
| Clayton Powell-Lee | Georgia Tech |
| James Bomba | Indiana University |
| Beau Freyler | Iowa State University |
| Jacob Dobbs | James Madison University |
| Austin Moore | Kansas State University |
| Cam Golden | Kent State University |
| Quinton Cooley | Liberty University |
| Zach Zimos | Louisiana Tech University |
| Will Campbell | LSU |
| Logan Osburn | Marshall University |
| Nathan Carter | Michigan State University |
| Nicholas Vattiato | Middle Tennessee State University |
| Nick Barr-Mira | Mississippi State University |
| Brandon Cleveland | NC State University |
| Allen Ortiz | New Mexico State University |
| Cade Haberman | Northern Illinois University |
| Xander Mueller | Northwestern University |
| Seth McLaughlin | Ohio State University |
| Alan Bowman | Oklahoma State University |
| Stephon Dubose-Bourne | Old Dominion University |
| JJ Pegues | Ole Miss |
| Josh Green | Oregon State University |
| Nick Dawkins | Penn State University |
| Gus Hartwig | Purdue University |
| Dean Connors | Rice University |
| Mekhi Shaw | San Diego State University |
| Jalen Apalit-Williams | San Jose State University |
| Jonathan McGill | SMU |
| Tristan Sinclair | Stanford University |
| Justin Barron | Syracuse University |
| NaNa Osafo-Mensah | TCU |
| Andrew McIlquham | Temple University |
| Albert Regis | Texas A&M University |
| Tahj Brooks | Texas Tech University |
| Peyton Higgins | Troy University |
| Patrick Jenkins | Tulane University |
| Zaire Flournoy | UAB |
| William Wells | UCF |
| Chase Griffin | UCLA |
| Valentin Senn | UConn |
| Taji Johnson | University at Buffalo |
| Tim Keenan III | University of Alabama |
| Noah Fifita | University of Arizona |
| Cam Ball | University of Arkansas |
| Jaydn Ott | University of California |
| Luke Kandra | University of Cincinnati |
| Shane Cokes | University of Colorado |
| Graham Mertz | University of Florida |
| Malaki Starks | University of Georgia |
| Brayden Schager | University of Hawai'i |
| Kenenna Odeluga | University of Illinois |
| Jay Higgins | University of Iowa |
| Jared Casey | University of Kansas |
| J.J. Weaver | University of Kentucky |
| K.C. Ossai | University of Louisiana |
| Ashton Gillotte | University of Louisville |
| Dante Trader Jr. | University of Maryland |
| An'Darius Coffey | University of Memphis |
| Jaden Harris | University of Miami |
| Davis Warren | University of Michigan |
| Mark Crawford | University of Minnesota |
| Kristian Williams | University of Missouri |
| Isaac Gifford | University of Nebraska |
| Patrick Garwo III | University of Nevada |
| Caleb Medford | University of New Mexico |
| Kaimon Rucker | University of North Carolina |
| Jett Duncan | University of North Texas |
| Jack Kiser | University of Notre Dame |
| Gavin Sawchuk | University of Oklahoma |
| Matthew Bedford | University of Oregon |
| Brandon George | University of Pittsburgh |
| Jaden Voisin | University of South Alabama |
| Alex Huntley | University of South Carolina |
| Immanuel Hickman | University of South Florida |
| Zachariah Branch | University of Southern California |
| Bru McCoy | University of Tennessee |
| Hayden Conner | University of Texas |
| Michael Denning | University of Toledo |
| Tao Johnson | University of Utah |
| Will Bettridge | University of Virginia |
| Hunter Wohler | University of Wisconsin |
| Will Pelissier | University of Wyoming |
| Jackson Woodard | UNLV |
| Jacob Garcia | Utah State University |
| De'Corian "JT" Clark | UTSA |
| Richie Hoskins | Vanderbilt University |
| Jaylin Lane | Virginia Tech |
| Justin Cody | Wake Forest University |
| Dean Janikowski | Washington State University |
| Garrett Greene | West Virginia University |
| Dalvin Smith | Western Kentucky University |
| Boone Bonnema | Western Michigan University |
Players Mentioned
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