Six Earn All-Conference Accolades
KANSAS CITY, MO - The Heart of America Athletic conference announced the 2016 Football All-conference selections on the eve of the start of post season play. Graceland University placed three on second team and three were named honorable mention.
"It's always an honor when players receive any level of all-conference recognition," said Marc Kolb, head coach. "It's always exciting because most of our all-conference players will be returning next season."
North Division | South Division
Caleb Thomas, Deion Betts, and David Holland were second team selections. The Yellowjacket honorable mention recipients were Preston Compton, Cody Genzen, and Mike Pierre.
More information regarding Graceland's all-conference athletes can be found below.
Second Team Offense
WR | FR | 5'9 | 170 | Miami Gardens, FL
10 games | 158 receptions | 1,235 yards | 10 TD's
- Holds three NAIA Records, Two All-Division Records, Tied an All-Division Record
Second Team Defense
LB | SR | 5'11 | 235 | Greenville, SC
Tackles – 112 total | 54 Solo | 58 Assisted
Tackles for Loss – 10.5 yards | 47.3 yards
Sacks – 3.5 yards | 26.5 yards
Interceptions – 1 | 19 yards
Broken-Up Passes - 1
Second Team Special Teams
WR | JR | 6'2 | 195 | Ashland, MO
Kick Returns – 24 | 628 yards | average – 26.2 yards/rec.
Other Stats – 28 receptions | 543 yards | 4 TD's
Honorable Mention
QB | JR | 6'0 | 195 | Aubrey, TX
3,319 passing yards | 19 passing TD's | 301.7 yards/game
Total Offensive Yards – 3,458 | 5 rushing TD's
- Holds two NAIA Records
OL | JR | 6'4 | 280 | West Des Moines, IA
DB | JR | 5[11 | 175 | Little Haiti, FL
Tackles – 68 | 49 Solo | 19 Assisted
Tackles for Loss – 1 | 4.0
Interceptions – 3 | 100 yards
Broken-Up Passes - 5
Receptions – 1 | 29 yards
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