ITHACA, N.Y. -- Senior defensive lineman Maxwell Van Fleet is among the nominees for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team it was announced Wednesday morning by the American Football Coaches Association. Van Fleet is one of 167 student athletes to be nominated across the Football Bowl Subdivision, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

Van Fleet has posted 31 tackles in two seasons of action, including 2.5 for loss. Just last season, the Bow, N.H. native matched his single-game record of four tackles against Colgate for Homecoming. To date, Van Fleet is also credited with three quarterback hurries and a blocked kick.

The 6-4, 275-pound lineman spends his time volunteering at various initiatives off the field. Van Fleet has helped organize the Cornell football team's involvement in the annual Ithaca Polar Plunge which benefits Special Olympics New York. No. 95 has also coordinated the bone marrow drive at Cornell. He is also an active member of the Red Key Athlete Honor Society, a group that connects student-athletes with community service opportunities across the Ithaca community and beyond.

The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, current and former head coaches, and journalists. They look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field. 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/allstate.
 
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most coveted community service awards in college football. From the 135 nominees, the final roster of 23 award recipients will bring together 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision; 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA); and one honorary head coach. 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 strong academic standing.
 
Established in 1992 by the College Football Association, the award recognizes 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.