5 JSU Tigers named HBCU All-Americans, 2 named FCS AP All-Americans
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Posted By: S. Moore on December 16, 2022 JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The awards continue to come Jackson State’s way after winning back-to-back Southwestern Athletic Conference Championships and achieving a historic undefeated regular season, a program best. According to JSU Athletics, five Tigers were named to the BOXTOROW HBCU All-America team Monday, including quarterback Shedeur Sanders, offensive lineman Tyler Brown, defensive lineman Nyles Gaddy, linebacker Aubrey Miller Jr., and safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig. Sanders, the leader of the high-powered JSU offense, set a single-season record for passing touchdowns thrown and completions in a season, accounting for 36 touchdowns. and 314 completions. Brown played a key role for the offense, creating running lanes for running back Sy’Veon Wilkerson and protecting Sanders from getting hit. Brown was also named to the FCS AP All-American Third Team. Gaddy, who Coach Prime calls a pro, recorded 40 tackles and ranked second on the team in sacks with 7 and tackles for loss with 11. Miller, the leader of the No. 1 FCS defense, adds the All-American nomination to his plethora of individual awards, including being named to the FCS AP All-American Second Team, receiving a 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl invite, being named a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, an award given to the top defensive player in FCS football, the SWAC Championship defensive MVP award, and earning All-SWAC conference team honors. Miller led the team in tackles at 103 (56 solo) while recording two sacks and four fumble recoveries. Lastly, Silmon-Craig earned the nomination by ranking second on the team in tackles with 61 (38 solo) while being a force against the opposition’s passing attack, recording two interceptions and a pass break up. The two-time defending SWAC Champion and undefeated Tigers will face North Carolina Central in the Cricket Celebration Bowl Saturday in Coach Prime’s last game as head coach of Jackson State. Kick-off will be at 11 a.m. on ABC. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. SOURCE WLBT If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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