Dupage Policy Journal

Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) have announced a record-breaking 197 nominees for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. Among them is Carroll Senior Will Campbell, marking the most nominees in the award's 34-year history. This recognition highlights college football student-athletes and head coaches for their dedication to community service and leadership beyond the sport.

"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."

Campbell, a linebacker from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, earned this distinction due to his extensive community service involvement. He is a member of Carroll's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) while also competing on the Pios' track & field team. Campbell completed 24 hours of service teaching confirmation classes at St. Mary's church and accrued an additional 30 hours of on-campus bible study and event planning at Carroll.

"Will is a great football player and an even better person, and we are very proud of his accomplishments and servant leadership," Carroll Head Football Coach Mike Budziszewski said. "His work on the field, in the classroom and in our community embodies what it means to be a Pioneer."

Campbell graduated in three years with a perfect Grade Point Average of 4.0, earning his undergraduate degree in Management and Leadership. He is currently enrolled in Carroll's graduate school while competing for the Pioneers' football team in his final year of eligibility this fall. Additionally, Campbell has published his first book 'The Blackwood House,' available on Amazon.

On the field, Campbell has received numerous accolades including CCIW First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year as a freshman in 2022. That season he also earned Second Team All-Region honors—the first time any freshman achieved that feat in program history—and he is a three-time All-Conference selection as well as an Academic All-Conference performer.