Wells' passion to mentor underprivileged youth

Brawntae Wells, a junior defensive lineman on the football team was recognized as the October Playmaker of the Month. He received this award due to his off the field passion to mentor and inspire underprivileged youth. This recognition was given out by the Institute for Sport and Social Justice. Wells works as a volunteer youth mentor with the Juvenile Court Services in Waterloo and at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center. He Is currently on pace to graduate with a degree in Family Services and a minor in Criminology; photo.