NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Senior defensive back
Matthew Feldick is the latest Royal to be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced Monday afternoon that he as one of the 22 players selected from the 114 nominees and was one of 11 chosen from the divisions of NCAA FCS, DII, DIII and NAIA.
Feldick is Bethel's 16th overall selection as the Royals extend their incredible streak to 10 consecutive years of a student-athlete being recognized which ranks second longest in the awards 31 years of activation. Bethel ranks third in all-time honorees only behind Georgia (22) and Kentucky (17).
The St. Michael, Minn. native has put in countless hours of community service dating back to his time at St. Michael-Albertville High School. While at Bethel he has been a leader and mentor with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a student mentor through BUILD and a volunteer with ModelCities.
In addition, he has done cross cultural partnerships tutoring central American students and assisting a young man from El Salvador in business knowledge while helping him grow a mechanic shop.
A three-time Dean's List honoree he was a member of the Bethel Business and Economics Association and BethelBiz mentor.
On the field, the 2021 First-Team All-MIAC honoree has been a starting safety over the last four seasons playing in 34 games. He currently has 169 career tackles and six interceptions.
"The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is arguably college football's highest honor because it recognizes a player's integrity and service off the field rather than their performance on it," said Executive Vice President and General Manager, Allstate Sales and Distribution, Troy Hawkes. "The sports world is often defined by what happens between the lines. While they are also accomplished as players, these 22 student-athletes make a monumental difference in their communities. Allstate is so proud to honor them as beacons of positive change around the country."
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. The 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.
Allstate will continue its tradition of rewarding these athletes with an NIL opportunity as well as a charity match from The Allstate Foundation.
At
ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can learn more about the players' accomplishments and vote for the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain once a day now through Nov. 22.
| Name |
Year |
Position |
| Eric Runyan |
1998 |
Wide Receiver |
| 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/Running Back |
| Jaran Roste |
2021 |
Quarterback |
| Matthew Feldick |
2022 |
Safety |
