DURHAM, N.C. – Duke redshirt senior offensive tackle Gabe Brandner has been named to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the Allstate Insurance Company and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced on Thursday. The Good Works Team® award honors dedication to volunteerism and enriching the lives of others.
Brandner, a 6-6, 285-pound Blythewood, S.C., native, has helped Duke’s offense to a quick start in 2017 as the Blue Devils have scored 135 points through the first three games, the third highest total in program history. The Blue Devils pushed across 101 points in the first two contests, the most in consecutive contests as members of the ACC, surpassing the 100 scored against Texas A&M (48/2013) and Elon (52/2014).