UNLV’s Kyle Saxelid named to preseason Good Works Team

UNLV offensive tackle Kyle Saxelid is one of 81 Football Bowl Subdivision nominees for the 2016 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.

The award recognizes a select group of college football players who’ve made a commitment to service and enriching the lives of others. Saxelid, a junior returning starter at left tackle, was an Academic All-Mountain West honoree the past two years, serves as the football team’s representative on the UNLV Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and has an extensive history of community service.

The Rebels have had four players earn a spot on the team, which requires each player to be actively involved with a charitable organization or service group while maintaining a strong academic standing: receiver Casey Flair (2007), defensive end Leon Moore (2005), defensive back Jamaal Brimmer (2004) and offensive lineman Tony Terrell (2002).