Four Yellowjackets Earn Heart All-Conference Recognition
LAMONI, Iowa — Graceland University football had four student-athletes named to the 2025 Heart of America Athletic Conference All-Conference Team, led by Aaron Bullock II, who earned Second Team honors at wide receiver. Three additional Jackets—Jacob Morales, Antonio Brunson, and Isaiah Matthews—received Honorable Mention recognition.
Bullock, a junior wideout, anchored Graceland's high-volume passing attack with a team-leading 52 receptions for 1,013 yards and 12 touchdowns. He averaged 101.3 receiving yards per game, with a long of 72 yards and a 19.5 yards-per-catch average. His explosive production played a key role in the Yellowjackets' 313.7 passing yards per game, ranking among the top aerial units in the NAIA.
Morales, a senior linebacker, led the team defensively with 75 total tackles, including 9.0 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and 2 pass breakups. Morales appeared in all 10 contests, averaging 7.5 tackles per game as a consistent force at the second level.
Brunson, a senior defensive back, compiled 34 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 2.5 tackles for loss, and added an interception and four pass breakups in nine games. He also contributed on special teams with a 35.5-yard average on kick returns.
Matthews, a senior offensive lineman, earned his honor anchoring the offensive front that helped the Jackets produce 468.6 total yards per game, including 154.9 rushing yards per contest. Matthews started in all five games he played and provided critical pass protection for a unit that threw for 32 touchdowns on the season.
Graceland concluded the 2025 campaign with a 3-7 overall record (1-5 Heart), averaging 32.7 points per game and ranking as one of the conference's most dynamic offensive units despite a rebuilding year on defense.
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