12/5/2022 football Edit

Dillan Gibbons named captain of Good Works Team

Dillan Gibbons founded Big Man Big Heart and has raised $450,000 for charitable efforts. (Mike Olivella)

Bob Ferrante • TheOsceola

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Florida State offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons has been voted captain of the 2022 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, it was announced Monday.

“The only thing more impressive than Dillan’s fierceness on the field is his philanthropy off of it,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “He is a smart, thoughtful leader, and he has made a massive difference in his time as a Florida State Seminole. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor than Dillan.”

Gibbons is a first-team All-ACC performer, winner of this year’s Jim Tatum Award as the ACC’s top senior football scholar-athlete and a finalist for the Wuerffel Trophy. He has established a non-profit foundation to raise funds for those in need. In the days leading up to the Florida game, Gibbons said Big Man Big Heart had raised more than $450,000 for various charitable efforts.

Big Man Big Heart partners with collegiate ambassadors across college football and connects with charitable causes they are passionate about, including those with special medical needs, shopping with children in the community and repairing damage caused by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida. Gibbons and a number of FSU football players are fundraising for a holiday toy drive.

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes – across all divisions – and the nonprofits they serve. Since the roster was announced in September, fans have been voting on ESPN.com/Allstate for their honorary captain.

“Dillan Gibbons is what the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team stands for: selflessness, compassion and community,” said Troy Hawkes, executive vice president and general manager of sales at Allstate. “His work has already changed the lives of so many, and we can’t wait to see the impact he’ll have in the future.”

Gibbons, who is also a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award, will be recognized at The Home Depot College Football Awards Show Thursday on ESPN, and at the Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31.

Portions via FSU release