LAS VEGAS – The 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees were announced Monday morning, recognizing seven Mountain West student-athletes who are making an impact through community service, academic achievement and leadership.

Amongst the 175 nominees are Hawai?i tight end Micah Kaonohi-Kaihenui, Nevada running back Ky Woods, New Mexico linebacker Jaxton Eck, NIU wide receiver DeAree Rogers, San José State offensive lineman Tyler Chen, UNLV quarterback Alex Orji and Wyoming quarterback Tyler Hughes.

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.

Established in 1992 and presented by Allstate since 2008, the program honors players who use their platforms to strengthen communities and support causes important to them.