![]() ![]() He also spearheaded NCCU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee's E.A.G.L.E.S. He also serves as the SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) Vice President at NCCU. In Durham, he volunteered at the Food Bank of North Carolina and local elementary schools, and advocated for support for poverty issues including housing, food security and quality education. In Concord, Malit volunteered at a battered women's shelter and led his church youth group in providing food and shelter for homeless men. Malit has been actively involved in not just the Durham community, but in his community at home in Concord, N.C. Through three games this season, he has registered 12 tackles with 1.5 hits for a loss and 1.0 sack. As a defensive lineman for the Eagles football team, he recorded 26 tackles with five takedowns for loss and 1.5 sacks as a 12-game starter in 2019. Malit is a senior, pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in pre-law and theory, boasting a 3.3 overall grade point average. 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." "To be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is an honor. These players have a positive impact in society," Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, television analyst and 2011 Good Works Team alumnus, said. "Every year, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team embodies the best of college athletics. Community leadership aligns with Allstate's values and is part of its longstanding commitment to creating positive societal change. Unlike other recent NIL announcements, Allstate is financially empowering players in recognition for their work in local communities, not just their performance on the field. This is the largest NIL investment yet for community impact by a college football sponsor-and insurer. Made possible by new NCAA Name Image Likeness (NIL) rules, Allstate has an opportunity to financially empower athletes who serve their communities, opening the door to new possibilities for players and beyond. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® has been one of the most esteemed honors in college football for the past 30 years, celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of college football student-athletes on the field, in the classroom and in the community.Īllstate is pledging $1 million to honor the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, as well as their non-profits of choice, for their remarkable commitment to community service. – North Carolina Central defensive end Jessie Malit is one of only 22 college football players in the nation to earn distinguished recognition as a member of the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, announced by Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association on Friday. Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletic Communications ![]()
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