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Nick Allegretti
• Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2016, 11 at guard and one at center
• Played in 11 games as an offensive lineman (both C and G) and on special teams (FG protection) in 2015
• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten
• Helped Illinois' Uplifting Athletes chapter raise over $30,000 for charity at the Lift for Life event
• No. 8 center in the nation coming out of high school by Rivals and Scout, but has played a majority of his Illini career at guard alongside former Illini starting center Joe Spencer
The Rimington Award
The Rimington Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding center in NCAA football. The winner is selected by determining the consensus All-American center pick from the Walter Camp Foundation, Sporting News and Football Writers Association of America all-America teams.
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AFCA Good Works Team
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in college football. It honors student-athlete's dedication to volunteerism, community involvement and enriching the lives of others. These student-athletes have made significant contributions to the greater good of society, inspiring future generations of young athletes and the larger college football community.
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• Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2016, 11 at guard and one at center
• Played in 11 games as an offensive lineman (both C and G) and on special teams (FG protection) in 2015
• Two-time Academic All-Big Ten
• Helped Illinois' Uplifting Athletes chapter raise over $30,000 for charity at the Lift for Life event
• No. 8 center in the nation coming out of high school by Rivals and Scout, but has played a majority of his Illini career at guard alongside former Illini starting center Joe Spencer
The Rimington Award
The Rimington Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding center in NCAA football. The winner is selected by determining the consensus All-American center pick from the Walter Camp Foundation, Sporting News and Football Writers Association of America all-America teams.
» Full Watch List
AFCA Good Works Team
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team is one of the most prestigious off-the-field honors in college football. It honors student-athlete's dedication to volunteerism, community involvement and enriching the lives of others. These student-athletes have made significant contributions to the greater good of society, inspiring future generations of young athletes and the larger college football community.
» Full Watch List