Nick Rinaldi, a Vanderbilt Commodores standout, has earned a spot on the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, a prestigious honor that spotlights college football players who excel off the field as much as on it.
The nomination recognizes Rinaldi’s extensive community engagement, which spans hospital visits, fundraising drives, and initiatives that amplify the reach of local health care workers and the Special Olympics.
Service Across Campus and Community
Since 2022, Rinaldi has partnered with Clarksville’s newest hospital facility, lending his presence to pediatric wards at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital and supporting the institution’s broader mission.
He also organizes Vanderbilt’s annual school‑supplies drive, ensuring that students in need receive the tools necessary for academic success, and he has helped elevate the profile of the Special Olympics through a dedicated podcast initiative.
In 2025, Rinaldi took part in the Dancing Dores Miracle Network Dance Marathon, raising funds for pediatric care and further cementing his commitment to charitable causes.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, administered by the American Football Coaches Association, will announce its full roster of 22 student‑athletes in September, with one member slated to receive the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy as team captain.
Rinaldi and the Commodores are set to open the 2026 season on September 5 against Austin Peay, marking the start of what promises to be a year defined by both athletic ambition and community impact.