NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Fifth-year offensive lineman
Evan Ginter is the latest Royal to be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced Tuesday morning that he was one of the 22 players selected from the 136 nominees and was one of 11 chosen from the divisions of NCAA FCS, DII, DIII and NAIA.
Ginter is Bethel's 17th overall selection as the Royals extend their incredible streak to 11 consecutive years of a student-athlete being recognized, ranking as the second longest streak in the awards 32 years of activation. BU now ranks in a tie for second in all-time honorees with Kentucky and is only behind Georgia (23).
The Lindstrom, Minn. native has put countless hours of community service dating to his time at Chisago Lakes High School. While at Bethel he has been an elementary school tutor for Arrive Ministries which helps refugees and immigrants transition to their new life in the United States. He also served as a shift leader which aids new students at BU in helping them transition into the college atmosphere. Other community service includes being a Fellowship of Christian Athletes after school leader, high school and middle school strength and condition coach and helping serve community meals at Zion Lutheran Church.
On the field, he is a two-time All-MIAC honoree and starting center the last three years for the Royals. He has guided the Royals in their two NCAA Playoff appearances including last season's quarterfinal run that saw them finish the year ranked No. 5 in the nation.
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.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with 84 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference with 55 selections and the Big 12 Conference and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, both with 41 selections.
Vote for the captain
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ESPN.com/Allstate, fans can learn more about the players' accomplishments and vote for the 2023 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 help others learn more about these players and their stories.
| Bethel's All-Time Allstate AFCA Good Works Team ® Honorees |
| 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 |
| Evan Ginter |
2023 |
Offensive Line |
