Alex Broome Nominated to 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
July 15, 2025 | Football
Eagles' running back recognized for his leadership and commitment to the community
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Eagles' running back Alex Broome was recognized as one of the 2025 nominees for the Allstate AFCA Good Works team today. College football student-athletes and head coaches from all levels of the sport are recognized for their commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron.
A record 197 players were nominated for the award, presented by Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association.
"I've been a part of this team, and these players aren't just showing up, they're standing out," said Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, former NFL linebacker, author and 2010 Good Works Team member and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient. "Their commitment to service creates lasting change and inspires the next generation."
Originally from Nashville, Broome missed the 2024 season due to injury. A key participant in the Field of Dreams day on June 11, as BC Football partnered with the Beautiful Lives Project at Fish Field House, Broome works tirelessly with community service initiatives both on and off campus:
"When nearly 200 young athletes choose to serve, it creates a ripple effect far beyond the game," said Danny Wuerffel, former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer for whom the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named. "Their leadership in the community is just as worthy of recognition as their performance on the field."
The final roster of 23 award recipients announced in September will bring together:
A record 197 players were nominated for the award, presented by Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association.
"I've been a part of this team, and these players aren't just showing up, they're standing out," said Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, former NFL linebacker, author and 2010 Good Works Team member and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient. "Their commitment to service creates lasting change and inspires the next generation."
Originally from Nashville, Broome missed the 2024 season due to injury. A key participant in the Field of Dreams day on June 11, as BC Football partnered with the Beautiful Lives Project at Fish Field House, Broome works tirelessly with community service initiatives both on and off campus:
- Rosie's Place - served meals and organized toiletries at the multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals
- Allston/Brighton food pantry in Boston: joined five teammates to stock and organize the stockroom in the food pantry
- Team IMPACT: including and interacting with football teammate weekly during the season and participated in the Team IMPACT Field Day this past May
- Campus School at BC: served in a 1:1 mentorship and spent time greeting and helping students. The Campus School is a special education day school is located within the Lynch School of Education and Human Development on the Boston College campus.
- No Shame November - worked to raise awareness about men's mental health and support the mental wellness of students across campus
- Volunteered time with Newton Boys and Girls Club, Catholic Charities, and BC's Girls and Women in Sports Clinic
"When nearly 200 young athletes choose to serve, it creates a ripple effect far beyond the game," said Danny Wuerffel, former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer for whom the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named. "Their leadership in the community is just as worthy of recognition as their performance on the field."
The final roster of 23 award recipients announced in September will bring together:
- 11 players from the NCAA FBS
- 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- 1 honorary head coach
Players Mentioned
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