Duke’s Chandler Rivers: Leading With Football & Service | Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
November 12, 2025
Duke University senior Chandler Rivers has established himself as one of the premier defensive players in college football. A First Team All-ACC selection and multiple-time All-America honoree, Rivers has been a cornerstone of Duke’s nationally recognized defense, known for his leadership, competitiveness, and ability to elevate those around him.
Community Leadership
Beyond his success on the field, Rivers has shown a deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. In his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, he founded the Chandler Rivers Youth Football Camp, offering free skills training, mentorship, and encouragement to hundreds of young athletes.
Giving Back Off the Field
Rivers continues to give back through a variety of community initiatives, including organizing food drives for families in need, volunteering at Duke Children’s Hospital, mentoring students at the Emily K Center, and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through local outreach efforts.
A True Good Works Team Member
Through his leadership and dedication to service, Chandler Rivers exemplifies the mission of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team using his platform as a student-athlete to unite communities, uplift others, and create lasting change.
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Duke University senior Chandler Rivers has established himself as one of the premier defensive players in college football. A First Team All-ACC selection and multiple-time All-America honoree, Rivers has been a cornerstone of Duke’s nationally recognized defense, known for his leadership, competitiveness, and ability to elevate those around him.
Community Leadership
Beyond his success on the field, Rivers has shown a deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. In his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, he founded the Chandler Rivers Youth Football Camp, offering free skills training, mentorship, and encouragement to hundreds of young athletes.
Giving Back Off the Field
Rivers continues to give back through a variety of community initiatives, including organizing food drives for families in need, volunteering at Duke Children’s Hospital, mentoring students at the Emily K Center, and assisting individuals experiencing homelessness through local outreach efforts.
A True Good Works Team Member
Through his leadership and dedication to service, Chandler Rivers exemplifies the mission of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team using his platform as a student-athlete to unite communities, uplift others, and create lasting change.
Follow Duke Football: @dukefootball
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
