Johnson Earns Second Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nomination

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Boston College senior wide receiver Taji Johnson (Poweder Springs, Ga.) is one of 136 student-athletes from across college football to be nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The 22-member team honors individuals who go above and beyond in play, school and their communities.

Johnson repeats as a nominee for the Good Works Team after being nominated in 2022. For the second consecutive year, Johnson is also representing Boston College as a participant in the ACC Unity Week service trip, which this year is in Washington, D.C. from Juy 10-12.

On the Heights, he is active in BC athletics' student-run Eagles For Equality group as a committee member. Johnson is also the president of the Black Male Initiative to provide a voice for the unheard. He and the BMI group have hosted two cookout and basketball tournaments to bring together different on-campus groups during the spring semester since 2022.

On the field, Johnson played in all 12 games as a junior in 2022 and caught nine passes for 91 yards.

A Panel Chooses the Team
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.

In addition to Tebow and Hawkes, the 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team selection panel members are: Zaid Abdul-Aleem (Duke, 1994 team); Matt Stinchcomb (Georgia, 1997, 1998); Brian Brenberg (St. Thomas, 2001); Mike Proman (Amherst, 2002); Wes Counts (Middle Tennessee State, 1999); media members Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN); Blair Kerkhoff (Kansas City Star); and Paul Myerberg (USA Today); 2023 AFCA President and Ouachita Baptist University Head Coach Todd Knight; and 2014 AFCA President and former head coach at Ithaca College, Mike Welch.

Fans Pick the Captain
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. Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.

"These players embody the best of what college football stands for: character, selflessness and the willingness to serve and give to others," AFCA Executive Director Todd Berry said. "The AFCA proudly stands alongside Allstate and each of these players' families and communities to applaud their inspirational work."

Nomination Criteria
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.

Johnson Earns Second Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nomination

Players Mentioned

Taji Johnson

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