SAC Produces 21 Football All-Americans
ROCK HILL, S.C. (TheSAC.com) – The South Atlantic Conference produced 21 total All-America selections during the 2025 football postseason across three national awards platforms: the AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Teams, the Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Teams, and the D2CCA All-America Teams.
SAC student-athletes earned recognition on First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention lists, highlighting the conference's depth and national impact on offense, defense and special teams.
AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Teams
The SAC placed five student-athletes on the AFCA All-America Teams, including three First Team selections and two Second Team honorees.
First Team
- Jaylen Himes, Wingate (WR)
- Ean Rhea, Emory & Henry (DL)
- Tye Roberson, Lenoir-Rhyne (All-Purpose)
Second Team
- Avery Swinton, Catawba (OL)
- Shawn Collins, Emory & Henry (DB)
Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America Teams
The South Atlantic Conference totaled 10 selections on the Don Hansen All-America Teams, with honorees appearing on the First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention lists.
First Team
- Avery Swinton, Catawba (OL)
- Tye Roberson, Lenoir-Rhyne (Return Specialist)
Second Team
- Davion Pyles, Newberry (OL)
- Jaylen Himes, Wingate (WR)
- Ean Rhea, Emory & Henry (DL)
Honorable Mention
- Emory & Henry: Shawn Collins (DB)
- Lenoir-Rhyne: Desmond Greene (DB)
- Newberry: Mikey Blandin (LB), Keith Desaussure (WR), Reed Charpia (QB)
- Wingate: Mandjou Berte (DL), Ryan Green (LB), Will Hart (OL), Xavier Pugh (RB)
D2CCA All-America Teams
The SAC placed two student-athletes on the D2CCA All-America Teams, both earning Second Team honors.
- Jaylen Himes, Wingate (WR)
- Will Hart, Wingate (OL)
Across all three organizations, Wingate, Emory & Henry, Lenoir-Rhyne, Catawba and Newberry were represented among the nation's elite, reinforcing the South Atlantic Conference's standing as one of Division II football's premier conferences.
**2025 SAC Football All-Americans
School-by-School Breakdown**
|
School |
AFCA |
Don Hansen |
D2CCA |
Total Selections |
|
Wingate |
1 |
5 |
2 |
8 |
|
Emory & Henry |
2 |
2 |
— |
4 |
|
Newberry |
— |
4 |
— |
4 |
|
Lenoir-Rhyne |
1 |
2 |
— |
3 |
|
Catawba |
1 |
1 |
— |
2 |
|
SAC Total |
5 |
14 |
2 |
21 |