Washington Named 2026 Allstate Good Works Team Nominee
7/20/2026 12:58:00 PM | Football
NORTHBROOK, IL -- Maryland quarterback Malik Washington was named a nominee for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced Monday.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes and head coaches who make an impact through community service, academic achievement and leadership.
Away from the field, Washington is heavily involved in the community. He is set to host his annual "Friday Night Lights" free youth football camp at UA Stadium in Baltimore on July 24. The camp is designed for students in grades 3 through 8 and provides skills training, drills, and mentorship.
Washington is also an active participant in the reading literacy program in which he went to multiple elementary schools in the DMV area to read to children. He's also participated in Maryland Football's Best Buddies Friendship Walk, helped raise money though Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life program and has twice been a key part of the Beautiful Lives Project, a football camp for people with disabilities.
On the field, Washington was named an On3 Midseason True Freshman All-American and went on to complete 273-of-473 passes for 2,963 yards along with 17 touchdown tosses in 2025. He set the Maryland freshman record for most completions and passing yards in a season.
Washington is one of only two Big Ten true freshmen since 1996 to end the year with over 2,500 passing yards and 300 rushing yards. He rushed for 164 rush yards against Rutgers, the second most ever by a Terps quarterback in a single game. Washington ended the year throwing for 459 yards in the season finale against Michigan State, marking the second most passing yards in a single game in school history.
The 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be announced in September and will include 22 student-athletes and one honorary head coach. One student-athlete will also be selected as team captain and receive the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.
A selection panel composed of former Good Works Team members, college football coaches, journalists and other leaders connected to the award reviews nominations from across the country. Candidates are evaluated on the breadth and depth of their community service, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement and the measurable impact they have made on the people and causes they serve.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes and head coaches who make an impact through community service, academic achievement and leadership.
Away from the field, Washington is heavily involved in the community. He is set to host his annual "Friday Night Lights" free youth football camp at UA Stadium in Baltimore on July 24. The camp is designed for students in grades 3 through 8 and provides skills training, drills, and mentorship.
Washington is also an active participant in the reading literacy program in which he went to multiple elementary schools in the DMV area to read to children. He's also participated in Maryland Football's Best Buddies Friendship Walk, helped raise money though Uplifting Athletes Lift for Life program and has twice been a key part of the Beautiful Lives Project, a football camp for people with disabilities.
On the field, Washington was named an On3 Midseason True Freshman All-American and went on to complete 273-of-473 passes for 2,963 yards along with 17 touchdown tosses in 2025. He set the Maryland freshman record for most completions and passing yards in a season.
Washington is one of only two Big Ten true freshmen since 1996 to end the year with over 2,500 passing yards and 300 rushing yards. He rushed for 164 rush yards against Rutgers, the second most ever by a Terps quarterback in a single game. Washington ended the year throwing for 459 yards in the season finale against Michigan State, marking the second most passing yards in a single game in school history.
The 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team will be announced in September and will include 22 student-athletes and one honorary head coach. One student-athlete will also be selected as team captain and receive the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.
A selection panel composed of former Good Works Team members, college football coaches, journalists and other leaders connected to the award reviews nominations from across the country. Candidates are evaluated on the breadth and depth of their community service, demonstrated leadership, academic achievement and the measurable impact they have made on the people and causes they serve.
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