Allstate Release
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. – Bethel University senior quarterback
Jaran Roste is the latest Royal to be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) along with corporate partner Allstate announced the 22-member Good Works Team, selected from 109 nominees received from colleges and universities across the country. Remarkably this is the ninth consecutive year a Bethel Royal has been named to the team and 15th overall in the 30 years of the awards existence. Making those totals all the more impressive is the fact that each year 11 members of the team are from NCAA DI FBS schools and the other 11 members are from all other divisions of the NCAA (FCS, DII, DIII) and NAIA. Bethel now stands tied with Nebraska for the third most selections ever behind only Georgia (21) and Kentucky (17). The streak of nine consecutive years is tied for the second longest streak ever with Duke who's streak ended in 2020.
"Every year, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team embodies the best of college athletics. These players have a positive impact in society," said Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, television analyst and 2011 Good Works Team alumnus. "To be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is an honor. By rewarding these players for the impact they have on their communities, Allstate is truly demonstrating its commitment to making a difference across the country."
The Alexandria, Minn. Native has put in countless hours of community service dating back to his time at Alexandria Area high school. While at Bethel he has invested significantly in the students within Bethel's BUILD program as a housing and student mentor. The BUILD program provides a supportive and comprehensive educational experience for students with intellectual disabilities. He has also volunteered as a tax preparer for low-income families as well as worked with students who are six months or more behind grade level in reading and delivered individualized one-on-one tutoring twice a week through a structured curriculum. Roste's involvements also include Feed My Starving Children, Special Olympics MN and the Salvation Army amongst others.
Academically Roste is a Dean's List honoree at Bethel with a 3.51 GPA in 5-12 social studies education with business and political science majors.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® was established in 1992 by the College Football Association to recognize extra efforts by players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate became the presenting sponsor starting with the 2008 season.
"Throughout the 30 years of the Good Works Team, we have honored individuals who create lasting impact in their communities and at school," said AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry. "We have the perfect roster of outstanding individuals that continue that legacy for 2021 and beyond."
At
ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can vote for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® captain once a day now through Nov. 22. Throughout the season, fans can join the conversation using #GoodWorksTeam on their social media channels to learn more about these players and their stories. To learn more about the 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, including stories surrounding players' accomplishments within their communities, visit ESPN.com/Allstate.
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
| Darien Rencher |
Clemson University |
| Camren McDonald |
Florida State University |
| Harry Miller |
Ohio State University |
| Mac Brown |
Ole Miss |
| Sean Clifford |
Penn State University |
| Nakobe Dean |
University of Georgia |
| Kenneth Horsey |
University of Kentucky |
| Cal Adomitis |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Mo Hasan |
University of Southern California |
| Race Porter |
University of Washington |
| Elijah McAllister |
Vanderbilt University |
Combined Divisions (FCS, II, III & NAIA)
| Austin Phillips |
Ashland University |
| Jaran Roste |
Bethel University (Minn.) |
| Chibuike Odo |
Davidson College |
| Deven Osborne |
Dixie State University |
| Alnazir Blackman |
Farleigh Dickinson University-Florham |
| Philip Green |
Minot State University |
| Jessie Malit |
North Carolina Central University |
| Alex Shillow |
Texas A&M University-Commerce |
| Hunter Rodrigues |
UC Davis |
| DeValon Whitcomb |
University of South Dakota |
| Julius Wilkerson |
Wayne State University |
Honorary Head Coach
| Matt Wells |
Texas Tech University |
Top 5 All-time Good Works Team Selections
| 1. Georgia (21) |
| 2. Kentucky (17) |
| t-3. Bethel (15) |
| t-3. Nebraska (15) |
| 5. St. Thomas (13) |
Bethel University's Good Works Team Members
| Name |
Year |
Position |
| Eric Runyan |
1998 |
Wide Receiever |
| Chico Rowland |
1999 |
Offensive Line |
| Josh Gingerich |
2002 |
Outside Linebacker |
| Matt Wassink |
2004 |
Linebacker |
| A.J. Parnell |
2005 |
Quarterback |
| Reid Velo |
2009 |
Wide Receiver |
| J.D. Melhorn |
2013 |
Defensive Back |
| Joshua Perkins |
2014 |
Offensive Line |
| Matt Melhorn |
2015 |
Defensive Back |
| Drew Neuville |
2016 |
Tight End |
| Josh Dalki |
2017 |
Inside Linebacker |
| Kyle Kilgore |
2018 |
Defensive End |
| Danny Munoz |
2019 |
Offensive Line |
| Mike Delich |
2020 |
Linebacker/Runningback |
| Jaran Roste |
2021 |
Quarterback |
