2015 Payton, Buchanan Award Candidates

[smallcollegefbfan]

I finished watching the playoffs now and have revised my lists. Here are the top 25 for both awards coming in. There are others I considered that you can argue but I feel that the top 20 on each side of the ball are definitely listed here. I have a few players who I know didn't have Payton type numbers in 2014 but I am projecting that they will such as Carson Wentz, KD Humphries, and Paul Stanton. Same thing on defense where I put Harlan Miller, Keionta Davis, and Brent Spikes who I know all didn't have great stats but are very good players who should have better numbers in 2015.

EARLY NAMES TO WATCH FOR 2015 PAYTON AND BUCHANAN

PAYTON
RB Mikal Abdul-Saboor, William & Mary, Sr.- 249 carries, 1266 yards, 5.1ypc, 12 TD, 115.1 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards, 8.2ypc in 11 games.
QB Vernon Adams, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 202-301, 2876 yards, 30 TD, 5 INT, 67.1%, 359.5 yds/gm, 176.9 pass eff., 82 carries, 256 yards, 3.1ypc, 4 TD in 8 games.
RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 197 carries, 1340 yards, 6.8ypc, 15 TD, 121.8 yds/gm, 25 catches, 237 yards, 1 TD in 11 games.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
RB Chase Edmonds, Fordham, Soph.- 252 carries, 1539 yards, 6.1ypc, 21 TD, 128.2 yds/gm, 15 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Xavier Finney, Idaho State, Sr.- 259 carries, 1495 yards, 5.8ypc, 14 TD, 124.6 yds/gm, 22 catches, 119 yards in 12 games.
LT Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, Sr.- 2014 1st team All-American
RB De’Angelo Henderson, Coastal Carolina, Jr.- 191 carries, 1257 yards, 6.6ypc, 18 TD, 104.8 yds/gm, 28 catches, 264 yards, 1 TD In 12 games.
RB Johnta Herbert, Prairie View A&M, Sr.- 170 carries, 1063 yards, 6.3ypc, 12 TD, 106.3 yds/gm, 32 catches, 269 yards, 2 TD, 32 KR, 921 yards, 28.8avg, 1 TD in 10 games.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Sr.- 183-269, 2155 yards, 21 TD, 7 INT, 68%, 179.6 yds/gm, 155.9 pass eff., 152 carries, 763 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD in 12 games.
QB KD Humphries, Murray State, Jr.- 319-473, 3483 yards, 27 TD, 12 INT, 67.4%, 290.2 yds/gm, 143.1 pass eff., 92 carries, 195 yards, 2.1ypc, 7 TD in 12 games.
WR Chris King, Duquesne, Sr.- 68 catches, 1127 yards, 16.6ypc, 14 TD, 102.5 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards in 11 games.
WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 82 catches, 1160 yards, 14.1ypc, 14 TD, 105.5 yds/gm, 1 carry, 10 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
RB Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky, Sr.- 236 carries, 1395 yards, 5.9ypc, 19 TD, 116.2 yds/gm, 30 carries, 271 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
WR Darrin Peterson, Liberty, Sr.- 76 catches, 1214 yards, 16.0ypc, 12 TD, 101.2 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB Tre Roberson, Illinois State, Sr.- 208-359, 3221 yards, 30 TD, 10 INT, 57.9%, 214.7 yds/gm, 155.3 pass eff., 171 carries, 1029 yards, 6.0ypc, 11 TD in 15 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Alex Ross, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 238-357, 3021 yards, 19 TD, 6 INT, 66.7%, 251.8 yds/gm, 151.95 pass ef., 131 carries, 619 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 12 games.
RB Martin Ruiz, Youngstown State, Jr.- 265 carries, 1320 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD, 110 yds/gm, 16 catches, 138 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Paul Stanton, Harvard, Sr.- 147 carries, 990 yards, 6.7ypc, 11 TD, 110 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards in 9 games.
RB Herb Walker Jr., Morgan State, Jr.- 212 carries, 1288 yards, 6.1ypc, 13 TD, 117.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 207 yards, 2 TD in 11 games.
QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State, Sr.- 228-358, 3111 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT, 63.7%, 194.4 yds/gm, 154.1 pass eff., 138 carries, 642 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 16 games.
WR Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State, Soph.- 73 catches, 1404 yards, 19.2ypc, 16 TD, 1 carry, 52 yards in 14 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
QB Vernon Adams, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 202-301, 2876 yards, 30 TD, 5 INT, 67.1%, 359.5 yds/gm, 176.9 pass eff., 82 carries, 256 yards, 3.1ypc, 4 TD in 8 games.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.

OTHERS TO CONSIDER
QB Dalyn Williams, Dartmouth, Sr.
QB Josh Woodrum, Liberty, Sr.
QB Chris Brown, Cal Poly, Sr.
QB Kade Bell, Jacksonville, Sr.
QB Troy Mitchell, Western Carolina, Sr.
QB RJ Noel, Sacred Heart, Jr.
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.
RB Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis PA, Sr.
RB Alex Lakes, Mercer, Soph.
RB Kori Garcia, Cal Poly, Jr.
RB Stacey Bedell, Stony Brook, Jr.
FB Nick Butier, Northern Arizona, Sr.
WR Seth DeValve, Princeton, Sr.
WR/RS Ellis Henderson, Montana, Sr.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.

TOP 5 OUTSIDE TOP 25
QB Josh Woodrum, Liberty, Sr.
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.
RB Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis PA, Sr.
RB Alex Lakes, Mercer, Soph.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.


BUCHANAN
LB Chinedu Ahanonu, Southern Utah, Jr.- 152 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Kourtney Berry, Alabama State, Jr.- 117 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 3 PBU, 7 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
LB Justin Cooper, Samford, Sr.- 93 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE Teddy Corwin, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 3 INT, 4 PBU, 10 QBH, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 15 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Keionta Davis, Chattanooga, Jr.- 26 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 11 games.
DE LaMichael Fanning, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Soph.- 93 TKL, 24 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 8 PBU, 2 QBH, 4 FF, 5 BLK in 16 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Jonathan Jackson, Murray State, Jr.- 135 TKL, 8.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 11 games.
DT O.J. Mau, Gardner-Webb, Sr.- 60 TKL, 10 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 FR, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 12 games.
LB Brett McMakin, Northern Iowa, Jr.- 91 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
CB Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 21 TKL, 3 INT, 2 PBU in 11 games.
LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine, Jr.- 95 TKL, 8 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Jr.- 38 TKL, 13 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF, 2 BLK in 12 games.
S Donald Payne, Stetson, Jr.- 175 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 4 INT, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 12 games.
LB James Rentz, Sacred Heart, Jr.- 55 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF, 2 BLK in 11 games.
LB Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, Sr.- 93 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 5 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE Derek Rivers, Youngstown State, Jr.- 50 TKL, 17 TFL, 13 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DT Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 8 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
S Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.- 83 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 4 INT, returned one for TD, 1 PBU in 11 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Sr.- 42 TKL, 14 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 2 BLK in 14 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

OTHERS TO CONSIDER
DE Deon King, Norfolk State, Sr.
DE Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, Sr.
DE Trevor Bates, Maine, Sr.
DE Samson Ebukam, Eastern Washington, Jr.
DT Al Page, Wagner, Sr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
LB Akil Anderson, New Hampshire, Sr.
LB Aaron Cook, Gardner-Webb, Jr.
LB Donelle Williams, Presbyterian College, Sr.
LB Tyler Ward, Mercer, Jr.
CB Casey DeAndrade, New Hampshire, Jr.
CB Jermaine Hough, Jacksonville State, Sr.
CB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary, Sr.
CB James Bradberry, Samford, Sr.
S Lucas Webb, Chattanooga, Soph.

TOP 5 OUTSIDE TOP 25
DE Deon King, Norfolk State, Sr.
DE Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, Sr.
DT Al Page, Wagner, Sr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
CB James Bradberry, Samford, Sr.

I really like King, Ochi, and Page. All 3 of them should end up on the list. I may even move them in the top 25 and drop someone as we go over the summer.

[lionsrking2]

I finished watching the playoffs now and have revised my lists. Here are the top 25 for both awards coming in. There are others I considered that you can argue but I feel that the top 20 on each side of the ball are definitely listed here. I have a few players who I know didn't have Payton type numbers in 2014 but I am projecting that they will such as Carson Wentz, KD Humphries, and Paul Stanton. Same thing on defense where I put Harlan Miller, Keionta Davis, and Brent Spikes who I know all didn't have great stats but are very good players who should have better numbers in 2015.

EARLY NAMES TO WATCH FOR 2015 PAYTON AND BUCHANAN

PAYTON
RB Mikal Abdul-Saboor, William & Mary, Sr.- 249 carries, 1266 yards, 5.1ypc, 12 TD, 115.1 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards, 8.2ypc in 11 games.
QB Vernon Adams, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 202-301, 2876 yards, 30 TD, 5 INT, 67.1%, 359.5 yds/gm, 176.9 pass eff., 82 carries, 256 yards, 3.1ypc, 4 TD in 8 games.
RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 197 carries, 1340 yards, 6.8ypc, 15 TD, 121.8 yds/gm, 25 catches, 237 yards, 1 TD in 11 games.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
RB Chase Edmonds, Fordham, Soph.- 252 carries, 1539 yards, 6.1ypc, 21 TD, 128.2 yds/gm, 15 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Xavier Finney, Idaho State, Sr.- 259 carries, 1495 yards, 5.8ypc, 14 TD, 124.6 yds/gm, 22 catches, 119 yards in 12 games.
LT Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, Sr.- 2014 1st team All-American
RB De’Angelo Henderson, Coastal Carolina, Jr.- 191 carries, 1257 yards, 6.6ypc, 18 TD, 104.8 yds/gm, 28 catches, 264 yards, 1 TD In 12 games.
RB Johnta Herbert, Prairie View A&M, Sr.- 170 carries, 1063 yards, 6.3ypc, 12 TD, 106.3 yds/gm, 32 catches, 269 yards, 2 TD, 32 KR, 921 yards, 28.8avg, 1 TD in 10 games.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Sr.- 183-269, 2155 yards, 21 TD, 7 INT, 68%, 179.6 yds/gm, 155.9 pass eff., 152 carries, 763 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD in 12 games.
QB KD Humphries, Murray State, Jr.- 319-473, 3483 yards, 27 TD, 12 INT, 67.4%, 290.2 yds/gm, 143.1 pass eff., 92 carries, 195 yards, 2.1ypc, 7 TD in 12 games.
WR Chris King, Duquesne, Sr.- 68 catches, 1127 yards, 16.6ypc, 14 TD, 102.5 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards in 11 games.
WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 82 catches, 1160 yards, 14.1ypc, 14 TD, 105.5 yds/gm, 1 carry, 10 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
RB Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky, Sr.- 236 carries, 1395 yards, 5.9ypc, 19 TD, 116.2 yds/gm, 30 carries, 271 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
WR Darrin Peterson, Liberty, Sr.- 76 catches, 1214 yards, 16.0ypc, 12 TD, 101.2 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB Tre Roberson, Illinois State, Sr.- 208-359, 3221 yards, 30 TD, 10 INT, 57.9%, 214.7 yds/gm, 155.3 pass eff., 171 carries, 1029 yards, 6.0ypc, 11 TD in 15 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Alex Ross, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 238-357, 3021 yards, 19 TD, 6 INT, 66.7%, 251.8 yds/gm, 151.95 pass ef., 131 carries, 619 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 12 games.
RB Martin Ruiz, Youngstown State, Jr.- 265 carries, 1320 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD, 110 yds/gm, 16 catches, 138 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Paul Stanton, Harvard, Sr.- 147 carries, 990 yards, 6.7ypc, 11 TD, 110 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards in 9 games.
RB Herb Walker Jr., Morgan State, Jr.- 212 carries, 1288 yards, 6.1ypc, 13 TD, 117.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 207 yards, 2 TD in 11 games.
QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State, Sr.- 228-358, 3111 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT, 63.7%, 194.4 yds/gm, 154.1 pass eff., 138 carries, 642 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 16 games.
WR Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State, Soph.- 73 catches, 1404 yards, 19.2ypc, 16 TD, 1 carry, 52 yards in 14 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
QB Vernon Adams, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 202-301, 2876 yards, 30 TD, 5 INT, 67.1%, 359.5 yds/gm, 176.9 pass eff., 82 carries, 256 yards, 3.1ypc, 4 TD in 8 games.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.


BUCHANAN
LB Chinedu Ahanonu, Southern Utah, Jr.- 152 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Kourtney Berry, Alabama State, Jr.- 117 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 3 PBU, 7 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
LB Justin Cooper, Samford, Sr.- 93 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE Teddy Corwin, Illinois State, Sr.- 98 TKL, 12.5 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 3 INT, 4 PBU, 10 QBH, 1 FF, 1 BLK in 15 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Keionta Davis, Chattanooga, Jr.- 26 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 11 games.
DE LaMichael Fanning, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Soph.- 93 TKL, 24 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 8 PBU, 2 QBH, 4 FF, 5 BLK in 16 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Jonathan Jackson, Murray State, Jr.- 135 TKL, 8.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 11 games.
DT O.J. Mau, Gardner-Webb, Sr.- 60 TKL, 10 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 FR, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 12 games.
LB Brett McMakin, Northern Iowa, Jr.- 91 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine, Jr.- 95 TKL, 8 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Jr.- 38 TKL, 13 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 2 FF, 2 BLK in 12 games.
S Donald Payne, Stetson, Jr.- 175 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 4 INT, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 12 games.
LB James Rentz, Sacred Heart, Jr.- 55 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF, 2 BLK in 11 games.
LB Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, Sr.- 93 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 5 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE Derek Rivers, Youngstown State, Jr.- 50 TKL, 17 TFL, 13 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DT Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 8 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
S Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.- 83 TKL, 4.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 4 INT, returned one for TD, 1 PBU in 11 games.
CB Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 21 TKL, 3 INT, 2 PBU in 11 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Sr.- 42 TKL, 14 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 2 BLK in 14 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

For the record, Harlan Miller only played in 9.5 games. Missed most of Tulane and did not play at all vs SE Missouri, Incarnate Word or Northwestern State, due to separated shoulder.

[Missingnumber7]

Haeg as a Payton canidate is a mistake right? I mean, yea great story, and good kid, good blocker, but less than 0% chance.

[smallcollegefbfan]

For the record, Harlan Miller only played in 9.5 games. Missed most of Tulane and did not play at all vs SE Missouri, Incarnate Word or Northwestern State, due to separated shoulder.

He's listed as 11 games on the official league site so I went with that but I knew he missed time due to injury. That's why I list him as someone who doesn't have great numbers but is projected to improve on them because if healthy, he could be a 6-8 INT type guy.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Haeg as a Payton canidate is a mistake right? I mean, yea great story, and good kid, good blocker, but less than 0% chance.

Not a mistake. I listed the 25 best players on each side of the ball. Why can't an offensive lineman be listed? Are they not offensive players? OL is the most important area of an offense besides the QB. Haeg belongs. I don't list OL all the time because I believe they should be elite but he is the best returning OL in FCS and thus deserves to be listed. I know he won't win it but he certainly belongs in the top 20-25 returning offensive players of FCS. Every coach who faced him would agree with that.

[lionsrking2]

He's listed as 11 games on the official league site so I went with that but I knew he missed time due to injury. That's why I list him as someone who doesn't have great numbers but is projected to improve on them because if healthy, he could be a 6-8 INT type guy.

We have double numbers and I think he was mistakenly listed as participating in a couple of games when he didn't dress out. If he stays healthy, he'll have a great senior year, though our other corners are pretty good too ... we're really deep on the back end.

[BisonFan02]

Not a mistake. I listed the 25 best players on each side of the ball. Why can't an offensive lineman be listed? Are they not offensive players? OL is the most important area of an offense besides the QB. Haeg belongs. I don't list OL all the time because I believe they should be elite but he is the best returning OL in FCS and thus deserves to be listed. I know he won't win it but he certainly belongs in the top 20-25 returning offensive players of FCS. Every coach who faced him would agree with that.

Of note too....Haeg was a WALK ON....keep this "3 star" guys down south. xlolx

[smallcollegefbfan]

Of note too....Haeg was a WALK ON....keep this "3 star" guys down south. xlolx

LOL. The only reason he and others you have aren't rated with stars is because most top level FBS schools don't go into ND, SD, etc that much so the recruiting websites don't rate those players. You could argue NDSU has at least 4 or 5 players who should have been 4 star recruits back in HS.

[NoDak 4 Ever]

LOL. The only reason he and others you have aren't rated with stars is because most top level FBS schools don't go into ND, SD, etc that much so the recruiting websites don't rate those players. You could argue NDSU has at least 4 or 5 players who should have been 4 star recruits back in HS.

Yep. Nothing to see up north. Don't worry about there.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Yep. Nothing to see up north. Don't worry about there.

I've told coaches down south they need to go up there and get the Billy Turners, Carson Wentz, etc from up that way and at least offer them. I think people are seeing the stomping grounds for NDSU. You guys would be top 50 in FBS, IMO, so I think more FBS schools need to go into your territory. And before you say NOOOO lol, it is time NDSU move up to FBS! 3 titles and a Michigan win did it for App and I think 4 titles should do it for NDSU!

[citdog]

I've told coaches down south they need to go up there and get the Billy Turners, Carson Wentz, etc from up that way and at least offer them. I think people are seeing the stomping grounds for NDSU. You guys would be top 50 in FBS, IMO, so I think more FBS schools need to go into your territory. And before you say NOOOO lol, it is time NDSU move up to FBS! 3 titles and a Michigan win did it for App and I think 4 titles should do it for NDSU!


appy can't even beat liberty or The Citadel

[BisonFan02]

I've told coaches down south they need to go up there and get the Billy Turners, Carson Wentz, etc from up that way and at least offer them. I think people are seeing the stomping grounds for NDSU. You guys would be top 50 in FBS, IMO, so I think more FBS schools need to go into your territory. And before you say NOOOO lol, it is time NDSU move up to FBS! 3 titles and a Michigan win did it for App and I think 4 titles should do it for NDSU!

Don't forget the entire uprooting of the state of ND and relocating it somewhere east of the Mississippi...that might be tough.

[smallcollegefbfan]

appy can't even beat liberty or The Citadel

They have beaten both badly in years past but no the last time they played both they did not beat them. In fairness, App got a lot better as the seasons went on but Scott Satterfield is going to have to start this year better than he has the last two. They have been pretty good late in the year and awful early in the year each of his first two seasons as coach.

Still though the fact remains App won 8 games in FBS and would have gone to a bowl if they had been eligible. I'll be interested to see what they do this coming year because they are finally no longer a really young team and have a solid OL, returning starter at QB with talent, and they could seriously compete to win the Sun Belt.

In Liberty's defense, they belong in FBS and they want to be there. It baffles my mind that they have not been invited. They would jump at the first invite they get.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Don't forget the entire uprooting of the state of ND and relocating it somewhere east of the Mississippi...that might be tough.

I would think NDSU would be a prime invite for the MAC, at the very least. I believe NDSU would have won the MAC or finished 2nd this past year.

[KPSUL]

The best Defensive player UNH faced this past season was Victor Ochi, DE from Stony Brook. He should be a Sr next year.

[grizband]

LOL. The only reason he and others you have aren't rated with stars is because most top level FBS schools don't go into ND, SD, etc that much so the recruiting websites don't rate those players. You could argue NDSU has at least 4 or 5 players who should have been 4 star recruits back in HS.
Haha, I've seen Montana recruits lose 1 or 2 stars when they elect to sign with Montana, rather than a Pac 12 or MWC team.

[bjtheflamesfan]

How come no love for Josh Woodrum?

[smallcollegefbfan]

How come no love for Josh Woodrum?

I was actually in the middle of adding the names just outside of my top 25. It's tough to pick 20 or 25 names. Lots of really worthy players of mention.

[Bisonator]

I would think NDSU would be a prime invite for the MAC, at the very least. I believe NDSU would have won the MAC or finished 2nd this past year.

You do realize that actual on field performance has nothing to do with an invite right?

[CasualFan]

You do realize that actual on field performance has nothing to do with an invite right?
I'm sure its on the list. Right after TV Market Size, Gameday Attendance, Number of Alumni, Percentage of Alumni Donating, and a whole list of other things relating to money. :D

Whoo-hoo, 100! What do I win?

[smallcollegefbfan]

You do realize that actual on field performance has nothing to do with an invite right?

Yes but if you can't win in FCS you won't win in FBS. Some who win in FCS can't win in FBS. My point is that with NDSU's success, attendance, improving facilities, etc that I think they would be a very good invite for the MAC. I don't know what your donations and money situation is like though. I would assume it has to be solid now with all of your success? Is it not?

[citdog]

Yes but if you can't win in FCS you won't win in FBS. Some who win in FCS can't win in FBS. My point is that with NDSU's success, attendance, improving facilities, etc that I think they would be a very good invite for the MAC. I don't know what your donations and money situation is like though. I would assume it has to be solid now with all of your success? Is it not?

so what's your excuse for appy and pigs ass not being able to hang in the SoCon anymore and having to seek out an easier league?

[Bisonator]

Yes but if you can't win in FCS you won't win in FBS. Some who win in FCS can't win in FBS. My point is that with NDSU's success, attendance, improving facilities, etc that I think they would be a very good invite for the MAC. I don't know what your donations and money situation is like though. I would assume it has to be solid now with all of your success? Is it not?

Yeah money isn't the issue, it's about location, location, location. ;)

We need about 3 million more people with 2-3 TV sets a piece. xlolx

[Bisonator]

I'm sure its on the list. Right after TV Market Size, Gameday Attendance, Number of Alumni, Percentage of Alumni Donating, and a whole list of other things relating to money. :D

Whoo-hoo, 100! What do I win?

TV market size is really about it. The others are basically covered or can be, but the population base is too small to be attractive at least to the current FBS conferences.

[PhillyApp1]

so what's your excuse for appy and pigs ass not being able to hang in the SoCon anymore and having to seek out an easier league?

Citdog, can you let go of the hate? The Socon was good for APP.
The Cit rivalry was a lot of fun.
Just enjoy your new position in the SoCon and stop the hating.
APP had a tough transition but the last 6 games proved we can play in the Sunbelt. And there is a difference in the leagues but its not like a SoCon team with 85 scollies couldn't compete in the Sunbelt. The reason we lost early on was Scott S. let fcs players from the transition play because of their loyalty. After the Liberty loss, he was forced to play his best players and we won 6 straight.

I like you Citdog, no need to hate APP for moving on.....Go Dogs

[Missingnumber7]

Not a mistake. I listed the 25 best players on each side of the ball. Why can't an offensive lineman be listed? Are they not offensive players? OL is the most important area of an offense besides the QB. Haeg belongs. I don't list OL all the time because I believe they should be elite but he is the best returning OL in FCS and thus deserves to be listed. I know he won't win it but he certainly belongs in the top 20-25 returning offensive players of FCS. Every coach who faced him would agree with that.

While I don't disagree with the fact that OL deserve the respect and consideration for the award, the fact that the media hands it out paired with the fact that the amount of attention to numbers that players utilizing the spread offense garner, it just makes it a lack of feasibility to me.

I do think that as has been mentioned in the thread the fact that he was a walk on who has become one of the best OL in the nation is a great story for any kid who wants to play at this level, and tells the story that these kids are still growing/developing and if you put them into the correct program with proper strength/conditioning training a tweener can make an absolute difference at this level.

[smallcollegefbfan]

so what's your excuse for appy and pigs ass not being able to hang in the SoCon anymore and having to seek out an easier league?

LOL. Come on Citdog, I like you and respect you but you know good and well that is not why GSU and App left. They both had been wanting up. App raised a lot of money and enhanced their facilities. I think the Sun Belt is only about as good as the old SoCon (back in the 90s when Marshall was still in there with App, GSU, and when Furman was a power) but it's better than the current SoCon. You know they did not run. They would have gone whether they had won the league or not. Hard to talk smack to teams who have multiple national titles. I believe the only team left in the SoCon with a FCS or I-AA national title is Furman, correct?

On a serious note, has Citadel talked to GSU or App about playing anymore? I am sure they would like to get a rematch with the Citadel but I must say I also miss seeing some of those SoCon games. Would like to see them play Furman, Citadel, Chattanooga, etc. here and there still.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Yeah money isn't the issue, it's about location, location, location. ;)

We need about 3 million more people with 2-3 TV sets a piece. xlolx

Yeah not much of a TV market in ND or SD for sure. I wish there was. I figured you guys had the money. NDSU belongs in FBS. Hopefully College Gameday comes more and someone is willing to offer you guys a shot.

Idea for App and NDSU fans. I think NDSU and App State need to work on a home and away series with one at each venue and a third at a neutral site. Let the two most recent dynasties in FCS go at it. I think ESPN would pick it up and would be worth a watch. I hope the big boys schedule NDSU because you guys deserve not to be snubbed. I love your colors, facility, and coaches. I think NDSU is a great program and if arrogance doesn't take over you guys could be a powerhouse for many many years.

[BisonFan02]

Yeah not much of a TV market in ND or SD for sure. I wish there was. I figured you guys had the money. NDSU belongs in FBS. Hopefully College Gameday comes more and someone is willing to offer you guys a shot.

Idea for App and NDSU fans. I think NDSU and App State need to work on a home and away series with one at each venue and a third at a neutral site. Let the two most recent dynasties in FCS go at it. I think ESPN would pick it up and would be worth a watch. I hope the big boys schedule NDSU because you guys deserve not to be snubbed. I love your colors, facility, and coaches. I think NDSU is a great program and if arrogance doesn't take over you guys could be a powerhouse for many many years.

FBS games are over for the time being (outside of Iowa in 2016 unless they buy it out)...G5 teams won't even pick up the phone if NDSU calls and local P5 teams are pretty much done with the Bison xlolx

[smallcollegefbfan]

Citdog, can you let go of the hate? The Socon was good for APP.
The Cit rivalry was a lot of fun.
Just enjoy your new position in the SoCon and stop the hating.
APP had a tough transition but the last 6 games proved we can play in the Sunbelt. And there is a difference in the leagues but its not like a SoCon team with 85 scollies couldn't compete in the Sunbelt. The reason we lost early on was Scott S. let fcs players from the transition play because of their loyalty. After the Liberty loss, he was forced to play his best players and we won 6 straight.

I like you Citdog, no need to hate APP for moving on.....Go Dogs

I'm sorry but that was a huge mistake for Scott. As you saw, he should have played the very best players up front. For the first 3-4 years in FCS the incoming recruits are going to be better than the seniors and juniors they join and thus why you guys have been so young. Your team won't really have many FBS quality seniors on it until 2016 or 2017, which could make for an interesting team for you guys.

[citdog]

LOL. Come on Citdog, I like you and respect you but you know good and well that is not why GSU and App left. They both had been wanting up. App raised a lot of money and enhanced their facilities. I think the Sun Belt is only about as good as the old SoCon (back in the 90s when Marshall was still in there with App, GSU, and when Furman was a power) but it's better than the current SoCon. You know they did not run. They would have gone whether they had won the league or not. Hard to talk smack to teams who have multiple national titles. I believe the only team left in the SoCon with a FCS or I-AA national title is Furman, correct?

On a serious note, has Citadel talked to GSU or App about playing anymore? I am sure they would like to get a rematch with the Citadel but I must say I also miss seeing some of those SoCon games. Would like to see them play Furman, Citadel, Chattanooga, etc. here and there still.

only in the most diseased minds was that a move 'up'. we'd love to make it 3 in a row.

[citdog]

I'm sorry but that was a huge mistake for Scott. As you saw, he should have played the very best players up front. For the first 3-4 years in FCS the incoming recruits are going to be better than the seniors and juniors they join and thus why you guys have been so young. Your team won't really have many FBS quality seniors on it until 2016 or 2017, which could make for an interesting team for you guys.

really enjoyed the "your team" bit. not much of a Swami anymore huh? you are an appy fan. those who have posted here for a while know that. Satterfield was the greatest coach since Rockne just two short years ago according to y'all. good enough to stab Jerry Moore in the back over.

[smallcollegefbfan]

only in the most diseased minds was that a move 'up'. we'd love to make it 3 in a row.

Citdog,

For the record, I don't think Scott was the best choice for App. App and GSU will win in the Sun Belt because the league is that bad. Scott will win because he will get good players due to what App has to offer and the Sun Belt being so bad I honestly think he should be expected to finish in the top 3 every year. To me, the MVFC is equal or better than the Sun Belt. I'll be curious to see what Satterfield does this year because they should win 10 games with that schedule. Anything less and he underachieved. They will lose to Clemson and should lose to Georgia Southern.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You feel the SoCon is best for the Citadel and some schools feel FBS is best for them. Liberty would kill to get in the Sun Belt or Conference USA but sounds like you would be totally against it if Citadel moved up?

And by the way, don't live in the past. Citadel was 5th in the SoCon in 2014. I expect top 3 in the league so maybe if you stop clinging to the couple of wins against App and GSU in their last two years and more on the present you guys would actually make the playoffs and do something relevant. You would think you won the league or some type of important trophy because of those wins. Focus on the present and not two wins you had in the past! Listen to NDSU. They don't hinge on the first title or anything. They are focused solely on the task at hand. Citadel's task at hand is to improve from last year and unless GSU or App is on your schedule they aren't any of your worry and I don't think you guys are on their minds at all until they play you again. Hopefully your players and coaches aren't still celebrating those wins like you are or else they would never win a future SoCon title.

[citdog]

we did win an important trophy. it's called the Silver Shako. pigs ass is on the 2015 schedule and I predict that the 'Dogs will whip more fannies. I findl it quite telling that no one who was in a leadership position at apply who was responsible for the move 'up' is still employed by the school. rats deserting the sinking ship? the SoCon has been the right place for us for 85 years. it always amuses me that we hear the loudest crying to move 'up' from those who have never played at the highest level. those of us who have realize that the FCS gives us an opportunity to play a great brand of football without having to sell our souls to do so.

[WestCoastAggie]

No Tarik Cohen? Why?

[smallcollegefbfan]

we did win an important trophy. it's called the Silver Shako. pigs ass is on the 2015 schedule and I predict that the 'Dogs will whip more fannies. I findl it quite telling that no one who was in a leadership position at apply who was responsible for the move 'up' is still employed by the school. rats deserting the sinking ship? the SoCon has been the right place for us for 85 years. it always amuses me that we hear the loudest crying to move 'up' from those who have never played at the highest level. those of us who have realize that the FCS gives us an opportunity to play a great brand of football without having to sell our souls to do so.

All that matters to coaches are conference and national championship trophies. Schools that care greatly about a single game trophy from the regular season usually don't realize what true success is like. Ask NDSU if they care about a little trophy in a game with UND or something when they can lift the only one that truly matters in the history books. If you guys achieve national success you will see what I mean. Ask any coach who won a national title and they will tell you no other type of win can trump that win.

I agree some teams prefer to stay FCS while some like Citadel or Furman always will be due to the type of school they are. Nothing wrong with it. There is nothing wrong with wanting to play at the highest level or staying at a lower level and being a bigger fish.

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No Tarik Cohen? Why?

Cohen is on the list.

[Lehigh'98]

Outta left field here SCFBF, but do you know in FCS history who had the highest YPC as a RB for a season? Where do the best 2014 backs stack up?

[smallcollegefbfan]

Outta left field here SCFBF, but do you know in FCS history who had the highest YPC as a RB for a season? Where do the best 2014 backs stack up?

Technically I'm sure someone wouldn't show up in the history books for that because I'm sure someone had like a 12 or 13ypc season with just 10-15 carries but as for someone who was a starter and played all year I don't know. Good question. I know it's over 8 though because I have seen a few guys average 8 and I'm pretty sure I have seen 9.

[VUCats02]

Looks like john Robertson has officially become the clear favorite.

[tomq04]

I think Vernon Adams is the clear front runner...whoops

[Grizalltheway]

I think Vernon Adams is the clear front runner up...whoops

FTFY

[tomq04]

FTFY

EWU is the clear front runner in the race to lose at home in the playoffs.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I think Vernon Adams is the clear front runner...whoops

I have two points here.

1. Vernon played this all wrong. Since he was able to do this he should have waited until after spring practice. Shaq Riddick was smart. He didn't announce his plans to leave until after spring ball at Gardner-Webb. He spent time in the weight room and got a spring practice under his belt. He then only had about 1 month of working out on his own. Vernon is now completely on his own from January through April or May. He's essentially swinging for a homerun though because if he dominates the Pac-12 and has a 1st team All-Pac 12 type season he will end giving himself a huge boost. It's just sad that players make these choices with the NFL in mind.


2. NCAA needs to change rules. Players should have to graduate by December in order to transfer, meaning they attend spring ball. Coaches should also be able to limit a player from going to a future competitor while that player is in school. Vernon should have been allowed to go to Oregon State or UCLA but not Oregon.

Does anyone know if agents or media had been in his head since 2013 telling him he should graduate early so he can move up to FBS?

[frozennorth]

Graduate students should be required to go through the graduate admissions process.

[tomq04]

I have two points here.

1. Vernon played this all wrong. Since he was able to do this he should have waited until after spring practice. Shaq Riddick was smart. He didn't announce his plans to leave until after spring ball at Gardner-Webb. He spent time in the weight room and got a spring practice under his belt. He then only had about 1 month of working out on his own. Vernon is now completely on his own from January through April or May. He's essentially swinging for a homerun though because if he dominates the Pac-12 and has a 1st team All-Pac 12 type season he will end giving himself a huge boost. It's just sad that players make these choices with the NFL in mind.


2. NCAA needs to change rules. Players should have to graduate by December in order to transfer, meaning they attend spring ball. Coaches should also be able to limit a player from going to a future competitor while that player is in school. Vernon should have been allowed to go to Oregon State or UCLA but not Oregon.

Does anyone know if agents or media had been in his head since 2013 telling him he should graduate early so he can move up to FBS?


I like point #2 a lot more than point #1. Point #1 would be way worse on his part, but only because of the Oregon as an opponent next year.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I have updated my Payton, Buchanan lists and also put together a possible preseason All-America list.

2015 FCS PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, Jr.
WR Darrin Peterson, Liberty, Sr.
WR Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State, Soph.
TE Jordan Payne, Alcorn State, Sr.
OL Ben Curtis, Delaware, Sr.
OL Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, Sr.
OL Jonathan Burgess, Liberty, Sr.
OL Bruce Johnson, Maine, Sr.
OL JP Flynn, Montana State, Jr.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.
RB Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky, Sr.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.
FB Seth Fisher, Richmond, Sr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.
DL Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.
DL O.J. Mau, Gardner-Webb, Sr.
DL James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.
LB Chinedu Ahanonu, Southern Utah, Jr.
LB Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, Sr.
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.
LB Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.
DB Donald Payne, Stetson, Jr.
DB Jermaine Hough, Jacksonville State, Sr.
DB Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.
DB Casey DeAndrade, New Hampshire, Jr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Michael Schmadeke, Northern Iowa, Sr.
P Ben LeCompte, North Dakota State, Sr.
KR Pokey Harris, Murray State, Sr.
PR Antonio Hamilton, South Carolina State, Sr.
AP Johnta’ Hebert, Prairie View A&M, Sr.


SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR Chris King, Duquesne, Sr.
WR Seth DeValve, Princeton, Sr.
WR Madison Mangum, Idaho State, Sr.
TE Josh Cook, Idaho State, Jr.
OL Donald Jackson III, Sam Houston State, Sr.
OL Andrew Jones, William & Mary, Sr.
OL Cole Toner, Harvard, Sr.
OL Corey Levin, Chattanooga, Jr.
OL Zach Johnson, North Dakota State, Jr.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.
RB Xavier Finney, Idaho State, Sr.
RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T, Jr.
FB Andrew Bonnet, North Dakota State, Sr.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Keionta Davis, Chattanooga, Jr.
DL Derek Rivers, Youngstown State, Jr.
DL Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State, Sr.
DL P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Soph.
LB Brett McMakin, Northern Iowa, Sr.
LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine, Jr.
LB Justin Cooper, Samford, Sr.
LB Kourtney Berry, Alabama State, Jr.
DB James Bradberry, Samford, Sr.
DB Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.
DB Lucas Webb, Chattanooga, Soph.
DB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary, Sr.

SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS
K John Lunsford, Liberty, Sr.
P Cory Carter, Texas Southern, Sr.
KR Devin Brown, Coastal Carolina, Jr.
PR Chandler Curtis, Mercer, Soph.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.


THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
WR Lance Lenoir, Western Illinois, Jr.
WR Spearman Robinson, Western Carolina, Jr.
WR Nnamdi Agude, Sacramento State, Sr.
TE Duncan Fletcher, Furman, Jr.
OL Byron Williams, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.
OL Aaron Neary, Eastern Washington, Sr.
OL Adam Wright, Jacksonville State, Sr.
OL Quentin Marsh, McNeese State, Sr.
OL Robert Booker, Missouri State, Sr.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.
RB Chase Edmonds, Fordham, Soph.
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.
FB Nick Butier, Northern Arizona, Sr.

THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Deon King, Norfolk State, Sr.
DL Al Page, Wagner, Sr.
DL Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, Sr.
DL Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Sr.
LB Jonathan Jackson, Murray State, Jr.
LB James Rentz, Sacred Heart, Jr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
DB Cedric Nettles, Chattanooga, Jr.
DB Dee Virgin, Chattanooga, Jr.
DB Tim Kilfoy, Northern Iowa, Sr.
DB Mark Sewall, Indiana State, Sr.

THIRD TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Miles Bergner, South Dakota, Jr.
P Lachlan Edwards, Sam Houston State, Sr.
KR Xavier Roberson, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.
PR Ladarius Vanlier, Tennessee Tech, Sr.
AP Chandler Curtis, Mercer, Soph.


EARLY NAMES TO WATCH FOR 2015 PAYTON AND BUCHANAN

PAYTON
RB Mikal Abdul-Saboor, William & Mary, Sr.- 249 carries, 1266 yards, 5.1ypc, 12 TD, 115.1 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards, 8.2ypc in 11 games.
RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 197 carries, 1340 yards, 6.8ypc, 15 TD, 121.8 yds/gm, 25 catches, 237 yards, 1 TD in 11 games.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
RB Chase Edmonds, Fordham, Soph.- 252 carries, 1539 yards, 6.1ypc, 21 TD, 128.2 yds/gm, 15 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Xavier Finney, Idaho State, Sr.- 259 carries, 1495 yards, 5.8ypc, 14 TD, 124.6 yds/gm, 22 catches, 119 yards in 12 games.
RB De’Angelo Henderson, Coastal Carolina, Jr.- 191 carries, 1257 yards, 6.6ypc, 18 TD, 104.8 yds/gm, 28 catches, 264 yards, 1 TD In 12 games.
RB Johnta Herbert, Prairie View A&M, Sr.- 170 carries, 1063 yards, 6.3ypc, 12 TD, 106.3 yds/gm, 32 catches, 269 yards, 2 TD, 32 KR, 921 yards, 28.8avg, 1 TD in 10 games.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Sr.- 183-269, 2155 yards, 21 TD, 7 INT, 68%, 179.6 yds/gm, 155.9 pass eff., 152 carries, 763 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD in 12 games.
QB KD Humphries, Murray State, Jr.- 319-473, 3483 yards, 27 TD, 12 INT, 67.4%, 290.2 yds/gm, 143.1 pass eff., 92 carries, 195 yards, 2.1ypc, 7 TD in 12 games.
WR Chris King, Duquesne, Sr.- 68 catches, 1127 yards, 16.6ypc, 14 TD, 102.5 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards in 11 games.
WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 82 catches, 1160 yards, 14.1ypc, 14 TD, 105.5 yds/gm, 1 carry, 10 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
WR Darrin Peterson, Liberty, Sr.- 76 catches, 1214 yards, 16.0ypc, 12 TD, 101.2 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB Tre Roberson, Illinois State, Sr.- 208-359, 3221 yards, 30 TD, 10 INT, 57.9%, 214.7 yds/gm, 155.3 pass eff., 171 carries, 1029 yards, 6.0ypc, 11 TD in 15 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Alex Ross, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 238-357, 3021 yards, 19 TD, 6 INT, 66.7%, 251.8 yds/gm, 151.95 pass ef., 131 carries, 619 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 12 games.
RB Martin Ruiz, Youngstown State, Jr.- 265 carries, 1320 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD, 110 yds/gm, 16 catches, 138 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Paul Stanton, Harvard, Sr.- 147 carries, 990 yards, 6.7ypc, 11 TD, 110 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards in 9 games.
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.- 250 carries, 1305 yards, 5.2ypc, 12 TDs, 108.8 yds/gm, 6 catches, 25 yards in 12 games.
RB Herb Walker Jr., Morgan State, Jr.- 212 carries, 1288 yards, 6.1ypc, 13 TD, 117.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 207 yards, 2 TD in 11 games.
QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State, Sr.- 228-358, 3111 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT, 63.7%, 194.4 yds/gm, 154.1 pass eff., 138 carries, 642 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 16 games.
WR Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State, Soph.- 73 catches, 1404 yards, 19.2ypc, 16 TD, 1 carry, 52 yards in 14 games.
QB Josh Woodrum, Liberty, Sr.- 210-339, 2947 yards, 19 TD, 10 INT, 61.9%, 245.6 yds/gm, 147.6 pass eff., 80 carries, 254 yards, 3.2ypc, 9 TD in 12 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
RB Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky, Sr.- 236 carries, 1395 yards, 5.9ypc, 19 TD, 116.2 yds/gm, 30 carries, 271 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.

OTHERS TO CONSIDER
QB Dalyn Williams, Dartmouth, Sr.
QB Chris Brown, Cal Poly, Sr.
QB Kade Bell, Jacksonville, Sr.
QB RJ Noel, Sacred Heart, Jr.
QB Kevin Earl, South Dakota, Sr.
RB Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis PA, Sr.
RB Alex Lakes, Mercer, Soph.
RB Kori Garcia, Cal Poly, Jr.
RB Stacey Bedell, Stony Brook, Jr.
FB Seth Fisher, Richmond, Sr.
FB Nick Butier, Northern Arizona, Sr.
WR Madison Mangum, Idaho State, Sr.
WR Seth DeValve, Princeton, Sr.
WR/RS Ellis Henderson, Montana, Sr.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.
LT Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, Sr.

TOP 5 OUTSIDE TOP 25
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.
RB Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis PA, Sr.
RB Alex Lakes, Mercer, Soph.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.
QB Troy Mitchell, Western Carolina, Sr.


BUCHANAN
LB Chinedu Ahanonu, Southern Utah, Jr.- 152 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Kourtney Berry, Alabama State, Jr.- 117 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 3 PBU, 7 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
LB Justin Cooper, Samford, Sr.- 93 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Keionta Davis, Chattanooga, Jr.- 26 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 11 games.
DE LaMichael Fanning, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Soph.- 93 TKL, 24 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 8 PBU, 2 QBH, 4 FF, 5 BLK in 16 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Jonathan Jackson, Murray State, Jr.- 135 TKL, 8.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 11 games.
DE Deon King, Norfolk State, Sr.- 106 TKL, 18 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 9 QBH, 3 FR, 2 FF in 12 games.
DT O.J. Mau, Gardner-Webb, Sr.- 60 TKL, 10 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 FR, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 12 games.
LB Brett McMakin, Northern Iowa, Jr.- 91 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
CB Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 21 TKL, 3 INT, 2 PBU in 11 games.
LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine, Jr.- 95 TKL, 8 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, Sr.- 57 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 2 QBH, 2 FF in 11 games.
DT Al Page, Wagner, Sr.- 45 TKL, 16 TFL, 3 SCK, 6 QBH in 11 games.
S Donald Payne, Stetson, Jr.- 175 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 4 INT, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 12 games.
LB James Rentz, Sacred Heart, Jr.- 55 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF, 2 BLK in 11 games.
LB Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, Sr.- 93 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 5 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE Derek Rivers, Youngstown State, Jr.- 50 TKL, 17 TFL, 13 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DT Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 8 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Sr.- 42 TKL, 14 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 2 BLK in 14 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

OTHERS TO CONSIDER
DE Teddy Corwin, Illinois State, Sr.
DE Gabe Terry, Tennessee State, Sr.
DE Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky, Jr.
DE Trevor Bates, Maine, Sr.
DE Samson Ebukam, Eastern Washington, Jr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
LB Akil Anderson, New Hampshire, Sr.
LB Aaron Cook, Gardner-Webb, Jr.
LB Donelle Williams, Presbyterian College, Sr.
LB Tyler Ward, Mercer, Jr.
CB Casey DeAndrade, New Hampshire, Jr.
CB Jermaine Hough, Jacksonville State, Sr.
CB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary, Sr.
CB James Bradberry, Samford, Sr.
S Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.
S Lucas Webb, Chattanooga, Soph.

TOP 5 OUTSIDE TOP 25
DE Teddy Corwin, Illinois State, Sr.
DE Gabe Terry, Tennessee State, Sr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
S Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.

[Bisonator]

Wow not a single defensive player from NDSU on your list huh?

Challenge accepted!

[smallcollegefbfan]

Wow not a single defensive player from NDSU on your list huh?

Challenge accepted!

I almost put Tanguay but with so many good names returning around the country I couldn't quite fit him in. I do think someone from NDSU will end up on the postseason lists but not sure who. I had like 5 of them on my 2014 postseason list but they were all seniors.

Who do the NDSU coaches believe is their best defensive player? I figured it might end up being someone who was a backup last year.

[BisonFan02]

Wow not a single defensive player from NDSU on your list huh?

Challenge accepted!

I wasn't offended at all....the Bison D is always good because of the collection of talent versus individual...and that will REALLY need to be the case next season.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I wasn't offended at all....the Bison D is always good because of the collection of talent versus individual...and that will REALLY need to be the case next season.

Definitely will have to be. Heard some redshirts from last year and backups are going to be counted on to step up. No reason not to believe they will because NDSU has been recruiting very well the last 5 years.

[BEAR]

Nice list. I think with Woodard finally getting to be in the 4-3 instead of the 3-4 his numbers will skyrocket. Now they won't be able to double team him as much as before. But Hall from Sammy is one to watch.

[frozennorth]

I almost put Tanguay but with so many good names returning around the country I couldn't quite fit him in. I do think someone from NDSU will end up on the postseason lists but not sure who. I had like 5 of them on my 2014 postseason list but they were all seniors.

Who do the NDSU coaches believe is their best defensive player? I figured it might end up being someone who was a backup last year.
I believe DeLuca will be the favorite for postseason honors from the ndsu defensive contigent next year. He's shown the ability to play at a very high level in somewhat limited time last year.

Tanguay and CJ Smith are the other most likely selections. I think both smith and the coaching staff thought he was a miss on the all america teams this fall.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I believe DeLuca will be the favorite for postseason honors from the ndsu defensive contigent next year. He's shown the ability to play at a very high level in somewhat limited time last year.

Tanguay and CJ Smith are the other most likely selections. I think both smith and the coaching staff thought he was a miss on the all america teams this fall.

I'm going to watch more on Smith. He is one of a few corners on my list to watch more of. I dig deep in the offseason and try to project who will do well that maybe didn't get the accolades this past year. This corner class is very good so you know.

[Bisonator]

I wasn't offended at all....the Bison D is always good because of the collection of talent versus individual...and that will REALLY need to be the case next season.
Not offended just a bit surprised. I think Tanguay and Smith are probably deserving of a mention at least. Looking forward to seeing which young guys step up and who maybe the next 4 year starters.

[DetroitFlyer]

http://www.daytonflyers.com/news/2015/2/4/FB_0204153748.aspx?path=football

Connor Kacsor will return!

[grizband]

No Ellis Henderson on the list? I understand the trepidation, and hope he comes back 100% healthy

[Daytripper]

Your lists are, well, debatable to say the least.

[smallcollegefbfan]

http://www.daytonflyers.com/news/2015/2/4/FB_0204153748.aspx?path=football

Connor Kacsor will return!

Updating the list now. Was hearing he may return. Glad to see he is back!

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here are the updated lists. Made a few changes.

2015 FCS PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA TEAM

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, Jr.
WR Darrin Peterson, Liberty, Sr.
WR Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State, Soph.
TE Jordan Payne, Alcorn State, Sr.
OL Ben Curtis, Delaware, Sr.
OL Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, Sr.
OL Jonathan Burgess, Liberty, Sr.
OL Bruce Johnson, Maine, Sr.
OL JP Flynn, Montana State, Jr.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.
RB Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky, Sr.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.
FB Seth Fisher, Richmond, Sr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.
DL Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.
DL O.J. Mau, Gardner-Webb, Sr.
DL James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.
LB Chinedu Ahanonu, Southern Utah, Jr.
LB Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, Sr.
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.
LB Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.
DB Donald Payne, Stetson, Jr.
DB Jermaine Hough, Jacksonville State, Sr.
DB Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.
DB Casey DeAndrade, New Hampshire, Jr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Michael Schmadeke, Northern Iowa, Sr.
P Ben LeCompte, North Dakota State, Sr.
KR Pokey Harris, Murray State, Sr.
PR Antonio Hamilton, South Carolina State, Sr.
AP Johnta’ Hebert, Prairie View A&M, Sr.


SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR Chris King, Duquesne, Sr.
WR Seth DeValve, Princeton, Sr.
WR Madison Mangum, Idaho State, Sr.
TE Josh Cook, Idaho State, Jr.
OL Donald Jackson III, Sam Houston State, Sr.
OL Andrew Jones, William & Mary, Sr.
OL Cole Toner, Harvard, Sr.
OL Corey Levin, Chattanooga, Jr.
OL Zach Johnson, North Dakota State, Jr.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.
RB Xavier Finney, Idaho State, Sr.
RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T, Jr.
FB Andrew Bonnet, North Dakota State, Sr.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL Deon King, Norfolk State, Sr.
DL Derek Rivers, Youngstown State, Jr.
DL Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State, Sr.
DL P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Soph.
LB Brett McMakin, Northern Iowa, Sr.
LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine, Jr.
LB Justin Cooper, Samford, Sr.
LB Kourtney Berry, Alabama State, Jr.
DB James Bradberry, Samford, Sr.
DB Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.
DB Lucas Webb, Chattanooga, Soph.
DB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary, Sr.

SECOND TEAM SPECIALISTS
K John Lunsford, Liberty, Sr.
P Cory Carter, Texas Southern, Sr.
KR Devin Brown, Coastal Carolina, Jr.
PR Chandler Curtis, Mercer, Soph.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.


THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
WR Lance Lenoir, Western Illinois, Jr.
WR Spearman Robinson, Western Carolina, Jr.
WR Nnamdi Agude, Sacramento State, Sr.
TE Duncan Fletcher, Furman, Jr.
OL Byron Williams, Stephen F. Austin, Sr.
OL Aaron Neary, Eastern Washington, Sr.
OL Adam Wright, Jacksonville State, Sr.
OL Quentin Marsh, McNeese State, Sr.
OL Robert Booker, Missouri State, Sr.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.
RB Chase Edmonds, Fordham, Soph.
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.
FB Nick Butier, Northern Arizona, Sr.

THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
DL Keionta Davis, Chattanooga, Jr.
DL Al Page, Wagner, Sr.
DL Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, Sr.
DL Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Sr.
LB Jonathan Jackson, Murray State, Jr.
LB James Rentz, Sacred Heart, Jr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
DB Cedric Nettles, Chattanooga, Jr.
DB Trenier Orr, Sam Houston State, Sr.
DB Tim Kilfoy, Northern Iowa, Sr.
DB Mark Sewall, Indiana State, Sr.

THIRD TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Miles Bergner, South Dakota, Jr.
P Lachlan Edwards, Sam Houston State, Sr.
KR Xavier Roberson, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.
PR Ladarius Vanlier, Tennessee Tech, Sr.
AP Chandler Curtis, Mercer, Soph.


EARLY NAMES TO WATCH FOR 2015 PAYTON AND BUCHANAN

PAYTON
RB Mikal Abdul-Saboor, William & Mary, Sr.- 249 carries, 1266 yards, 5.1ypc, 12 TD, 115.1 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards, 8.2ypc in 11 games.
RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T, Jr.- 197 carries, 1340 yards, 6.8ypc, 15 TD, 121.8 yds/gm, 25 catches, 237 yards, 1 TD in 11 games.
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
RB Chase Edmonds, Fordham, Soph.- 252 carries, 1539 yards, 6.1ypc, 21 TD, 128.2 yds/gm, 15 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Xavier Finney, Idaho State, Sr.- 259 carries, 1495 yards, 5.8ypc, 14 TD, 124.6 yds/gm, 22 catches, 119 yards in 12 games.
RB De’Angelo Henderson, Coastal Carolina, Jr.- 191 carries, 1257 yards, 6.6ypc, 18 TD, 104.8 yds/gm, 28 catches, 264 yards, 1 TD In 12 games.
RB Johnta Herbert, Prairie View A&M, Sr.- 170 carries, 1063 yards, 6.3ypc, 12 TD, 106.3 yds/gm, 32 catches, 269 yards, 2 TD, 32 KR, 921 yards, 28.8avg, 1 TD in 10 games.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Sr.- 183-269, 2155 yards, 21 TD, 7 INT, 68%, 179.6 yds/gm, 155.9 pass eff., 152 carries, 763 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD in 12 games.
RB Connor Kacsor, Dayton, Sr.- 255 carries, 1547 yards, 6.1ypc, 17 TD, 140.6 yds/gm, 21 catches, 122 yards in 11 games.
WR Chris King, Duquesne, Sr.- 68 catches, 1127 yards, 16.6ypc, 14 TD, 102.5 yds/gm, 2 carries, 5 yards in 11 games.
WR Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington, Sr.- 82 catches, 1160 yards, 14.1ypc, 14 TD, 105.5 yds/gm, 1 carry, 10 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
WR Darrin Peterson, Liberty, Sr.- 76 catches, 1214 yards, 16.0ypc, 12 TD, 101.2 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB Tre Roberson, Illinois State, Sr.- 208-359, 3221 yards, 30 TD, 10 INT, 57.9%, 214.7 yds/gm, 155.3 pass eff., 171 carries, 1029 yards, 6.0ypc, 11 TD in 15 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.
QB Alex Ross, Coastal Carolina, Sr.- 238-357, 3021 yards, 19 TD, 6 INT, 66.7%, 251.8 yds/gm, 151.95 pass ef., 131 carries, 619 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 12 games.
RB Martin Ruiz, Youngstown State, Jr.- 265 carries, 1320 yards, 5.0ypc, 10 TD, 110 yds/gm, 16 catches, 138 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
RB Paul Stanton, Harvard, Sr.- 147 carries, 990 yards, 6.7ypc, 11 TD, 110 yds/gm, 14 catches, 115 yards in 9 games.
RB Darius Victor, Towson, Jr.- 250 carries, 1305 yards, 5.2ypc, 12 TDs, 108.8 yds/gm, 6 catches, 25 yards in 12 games.
RB Herb Walker Jr., Morgan State, Jr.- 212 carries, 1288 yards, 6.1ypc, 13 TD, 117.1 yds/gm, 16 catches, 207 yards, 2 TD in 11 games.
QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State, Sr.- 228-358, 3111 yards, 25 TD, 10 INT, 63.7%, 194.4 yds/gm, 154.1 pass eff., 138 carries, 642 yards, 4.7ypc, 6 TD in 16 games.
WR Jake Wieneke, South Dakota State, Soph.- 73 catches, 1404 yards, 19.2ypc, 16 TD, 1 carry, 52 yards in 14 games.
QB Josh Woodrum, Liberty, Sr.- 210-339, 2947 yards, 19 TD, 10 INT, 61.9%, 245.6 yds/gm, 147.6 pass eff., 80 carries, 254 yards, 3.2ypc, 9 TD in 12 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
RB Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State, Sr.- 270 carries, 1683 yards, 6.2ypc, 21 TD, 153 yds/gm, 11 catches, 33 yards in 11 games.
QB Vad Lee, James Madison, Sr.- 264-430, 3323, 29 TD, 6 INT, 61.4%, 276.9 yds/gm, 145.77 pass eff., 169 carries, 769 yards, 4.6ypc, 8 TD in 12 games.
RB Dy’Shawn Mobley, Eastern Kentucky, Sr.- 236 carries, 1395 yards, 5.9ypc, 19 TD, 116.2 yds/gm, 30 carries, 271 yards, 1 TD in 12 games.
QB Dakota Prukop, Montana State, Jr.- 152-227, 2279 yards, 17 TD, 6 INT, 67%, 227.9 yds/gm, 170.7 pass eff., 159 carries, 932 yards, 5.9ypc, 13 TD, 93.2 yds/gm in 10 games.
QB John Robertson, Villanova, Sr.- 189-282, 2629 yards, 34 TD, 3 INT, 67%, 219.1 yds/gm, 182.99 pass eff., 209 carries, 978 yards, 4.7ypc, 9 TD, 81.5 yds/gm in 12 games.

OTHERS TO CONSIDER
QB Dalyn Williams, Dartmouth, Sr.
QB Chris Brown, Cal Poly, Sr.
QB Kade Bell, Jacksonville, Sr.
QB RJ Noel, Sacred Heart, Jr.
QB Kevin Earl, South Dakota, Sr.
RB Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis PA, Sr.
RB Alex Lakes, Mercer, Soph.
RB Kori Garcia, Cal Poly, Jr.
RB Stacey Bedell, Stony Brook, Jr.
FB Seth Fisher, Richmond, Sr.
FB Nick Butier, Northern Arizona, Sr.
WR Madison Mangum, Idaho State, Sr.
WR Seth DeValve, Princeton, Sr.
WR/RS Ellis Henderson, Montana, Sr.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.
LT Joe Haeg, North Dakota State, Sr.

TOP 5 OUTSIDE TOP 25
QB KD Humphries, Murray State, Jr.
RB Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis PA, Sr.
RB Alex Lakes, Mercer, Soph.
AP Ed Eagan, Northwestern State, Sr.
QB Troy Mitchell, Western Carolina, Sr.


BUCHANAN
LB Chinedu Ahanonu, Southern Utah, Jr.- 152 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 INT, 2 PBU, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Kourtney Berry, Alabama State, Jr.- 117 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 3 PBU, 7 QBH, 3 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
LB Justin Cooper, Samford, Sr.- 93 TKL, 6.5 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Keionta Davis, Chattanooga, Jr.- 26 TKL, 10.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 11 games.
DE LaMichael Fanning, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 5.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE P.J. Hall, Sam Houston State, Soph.- 93 TKL, 24 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 8 PBU, 2 QBH, 4 FF, 5 BLK in 16 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
LB Jonathan Jackson, Murray State, Jr.- 135 TKL, 8.5 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR in 11 games.
DE Deon King, Norfolk State, Sr.- 106 TKL, 18 TFL, 7.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 9 QBH, 3 FR, 2 FF in 12 games.
DT O.J. Mau, Gardner-Webb, Sr.- 60 TKL, 10 TFL, 3 SACKS, 1 FR, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 12 games.
LB Brett McMakin, Northern Iowa, Jr.- 91 TKL, 11.5 TFL, 8.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 3 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
CB Harlan Miller, Southeastern Louisiana, Sr.- 21 TKL, 3 INT, 2 PBU in 11 games.
LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine, Jr.- 95 TKL, 8 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 2 QBH, 1 FF in 11 games.
DE Victor Ochi, Stony Brook, Sr.- 57 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 2 QBH, 2 FF in 11 games.
DT Al Page, Wagner, Sr.- 45 TKL, 16 TFL, 3 SCK, 6 QBH in 11 games.
S Donald Payne, Stetson, Jr.- 175 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 5.5 SACKS, 4 INT, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 2 FR, 2 FF in 12 games.
LB James Rentz, Sacred Heart, Jr.- 55 TKL, 16.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 3 QBH, 2 FF, 2 BLK in 11 games.
LB Luke Rhodes, William & Mary, Sr.- 93 TKL, 7.5 TFL, 4 SACKS, 5 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DE Derek Rivers, Youngstown State, Jr.- 50 TKL, 17 TFL, 13 SACKS, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 1 FF in 12 games.
DT Devaunte Sigler, Jacksonville State, Sr.- 31 TKL, 8 TFL, 3.5 SACKS, 1 INT, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 1 BLK in 9 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Chima Uzowihe, Liberty, Sr.- 42 TKL, 14 TFL, 8 SACKS, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF, 2 BLK in 14 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

TOP 5 (IN ALPHA ORDER)
LB Don Cherry, Villanova, Sr.- 112 TKL, 17.5 TFL, 9 SACKS, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 QBH, 5 FF in 12 games.
DE James Cowser, Southern Utah, Sr.- 85 TKL, 27.5 TFL, 10.5 SACKS, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FR, 3 FF in 12 games.
DT Javon Hargrave, South Carolina State, Sr.- 55 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 16 SACKS, 2 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR for TD, 3 FF in 12 games.
DE Connor Underwood, Indiana State, Sr.- 84 TKL, 21.5 TFL, 11 SACKS, 4 PBU, 8 QBH, 1 FR, 4 FF in 12 games.
DE Jonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas, Sr.- 56 TKL, 18.5 TFL, 10 SACKS, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 1 BLK in 12 games.

OTHERS TO CONSIDER
DE Teddy Corwin, Illinois State, Sr.
DE Gabe Terry, Tennessee State, Sr.
DE Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky, Jr.
DE Trevor Bates, Maine, Sr.
DE Samson Ebukam, Eastern Washington, Jr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
LB Akil Anderson, New Hampshire, Sr.
LB Aaron Cook, Gardner-Webb, Jr.
LB Donelle Williams, Presbyterian College, Sr.
LB Tyler Ward, Mercer, Jr.
CB Casey DeAndrade, New Hampshire, Jr.
CB Jermaine Hough, Jacksonville State, Sr.
CB DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary, Sr.
CB James Bradberry, Samford, Sr.
S Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.
S Lucas Webb, Chattanooga, Soph.

TOP 5 OUTSIDE TOP 25
DE Teddy Corwin, Illinois State, Sr.
DE Gabe Terry, Tennessee State, Sr.
LB Darnell Sankey, Sacramento State, Sr.
LB Pat Meehan, Illinois State, Sr.
S Brent Spikes, McNeese State, Sr.

[WTFCollegefootballfan]

ESPN's Kevin Weidl believes North Dakota State junior QB Carson Wentz is "a player to watch for in 2016."
"Hard not to notice NDSU QB Carson Wentz [when studying film]," Weidl wrote. "Big strong kid with a presence. Effortless thrower." The 6-foot-6, 231-pound Wentz aces the eye test, and he's an early favorite to win FCS Player of the Year honors in 2015. During last season's 15-1 campaign, Wentz set school single-season records for passing attempts, completions, yards, and total offense per game. He threw for 3,111 yards with a 25/10 TD/INT ratio, and also broke NDSU's post-veer-option (1996) quarterback record with 642 rushing yards.