Significant changes have occurred, yet many elements remain constant since the unveiling of the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team. The landscape of FCS college football continues to showcase an abundance of talented athletes. Below are the selections for the postseason All-America and Freshman All-America teams, highlighting emerging stars and established players.
The 2024 Stats Perform FCS All-America Team and Freshman All-America Team feature a collection of distinguished players from renowned FCS national programs and previous award finalists. This year’s lineup reflects the incredible talent and competitive spirit present in the FCS football landscape.
The All-America team comprises 113 elite players segmented across three teams, showcasing talent from all 13 FCS leagues and representing 67 schools. Montana State leads with a remarkable seven selections, while South Dakota State closely follows with six, emphasizing their strong football programs.
The first team showcases a trio of athletes nominated for the prestigious national player of the year awards: the Walter Payton Award contenders include quarterbacks Tommy Mellott from Montana State and Cam Miller from North Dakota State, along with Southern Utah’s running back Targhee Lambson. The Buck Buchanan Award finalists comprise defensive ends Jeremiah Grant from Richmond, David Walker from Central Arkansas, and Mercer’s cornerback TJ Moore, all vital defensive players.
Furthermore, the Freshman All-America Team features 31 standout players from 27 different schools, including North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown, who has earned the coveted Jerry Rice Award. Notably, North Dakota State, Idaho, Missouri State, and Wofford each claim two selections, highlighting the depth of talent among freshmen.
Highlighting the 2024 Stats Perform FCS All-America Team
First Team Player Roster and Recognition
OFFENSE
QB – Tommy Mellott, Montana State, Sr., 6-0, 208
QB – Cam Miller, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-1, 213
RB – Kayvon Britten, Tarleton State, Sr., 5-7, 195
RB – Targhee Lambson, Southern Utah, Sr., 5-9, 200
WR – Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington, Sr., 5-11, 200
WR – Darius Cooper, Tarleton State, Sr., 6-0, 190
WR – Jalen Walthall, UIW, R-Jr., 6-2, 180
TE – Carter Runyon, Towson, R-Sr., 6-6, 235
OL – Payton Collins, Eastern Kentucky, Grad, 6-7, 301
OL – Charles Grant, William & Mary, Sr., 6-4, 300
OL – Gus Miller, South Dakota State, Sr., 6-3, 295
OL – Jackson Slater, Sacramento State, Sr., 6-4, 316
OL – Marcus Wehr, Montana State, Sr., 6-4, 300
OL – Grey Zabel, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-6, 305
DEFENSE
DL – Mi’Quise Grace, South Dakota, R-So., 6-4, 255
DL – Jeremiah Grant, Richmond, R-Sr., 6-2, 245
DL – Eli Mostaert, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-3, 289
DL – Josiah Silver, New Hampshire, Sr., 6-2, 243
DL – David Walker, Central Arkansas, Sr., 6-3, 260
LB – Caleb Francl, South Dakota State, Sr., 6-1, 195
LB – David Meyer, UC Davis, R-Jr., 6-1, 230
LB – Tye Niekamp, Illinois State, So., 6-3, 240
LB – Bryce Norman, Southeast Missouri, Sr., 6-0, 220
LB – A.J. Pena, Rhode Island, Jr., 6-2, 243
DB – Dalys Beanum, South Dakota State, Sr., 6-1, 200
DB – Mason Chambers, UIW, Sr., 6-0, 210
DB – Rex Connors, UC Davis, Jr., 6-1, 210
DB – Jalen Jones, William & Mary, Jr., 6-0, 190
DB – TJ Moore, Mercer, Sr., 6-0, 185
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK – DC Pippin, Southeast Missouri, Sr., 6-0, 195
P – Jeff Yurk, Elon, R-Jr., 6-2, 224
LS – Caden Bolz, Missouri State, Sr., 6-0, 210
KR – Chandler Brayboy, Elon, R-Sr., 6-1, 199
PR – Junior Bergen, Montana, Sr., 5-11, 184
AP – Lan Larison, UC Davis, Sr., 6-0, 195
Second Team Player Roster and Recognition
OFFENSE
QB – Zach Calzada, UIW, Grad, 6-4, 200
QB – Mile Hastings, UC Davis, Sr., 6-1, 225
RB – Roland Dempster, Stony Brook, R-Sr., 6-0, 225
RB – ShunDerrick Powell, Central Arkansas, Sr., 5-9, 180
RB – J’Mari Taylor, North Carolina Central, R-Jr., 5-11, 200
WR – Dorian Anderson, Southeast Missouri, Sr., 6-7, 200
WR – Marquis Buchanan, Rhode Island, R-So., 6-4, 175
WR – Jeff Caldwell, Lindenwood, Jr., 6-5, 200
TE – Rohan Jones, Montana State, Jr., 6-3, 235
OL – Evan Beerntsen, South Dakota State, Sr., 6-4, 300
OL – Brandon Casey, Montana, Sr., 6-5, 309
OL – Brock Gingrich, Delaware, Grad, 6-2, 305
OL – Evan Roussel, Nicholls, Sr., 6-2, 290
OL – Luke Smith, ETSU, Grad, 6-1, 280
DEFENSE
DL – Brody Grebe, Montana State, Sr., 6-2, 248
DL – Keyshawn James-Newby, Idaho, Sr., 6-2, 240
DL – Matt Jaworski, Fordham, Sr., 6-5, 260
DL – Brayden Manley, Mercer, So., 6-2, 245
DL – Elijah Williams, Morgan State, Sr., 6-3, 270
LB – Adam Bock, South Dakota State, Sr., 6-1, 225
LB – Eli Ennis, Nicholls, Jr., 6-2, 205
LB – Noah Martin, Samford, Sr., 6-1, 232
LB – Will Shaffer, Abilene Christian, R-Sr., 6-0, 224
LB – Brandon Tucker, East Texas A&M, R-So., 5-10, 225
DB – James Burgess, Alabama State, Sr., 6-3, 186
DB – Caleb Curtain, Elon, R-Jr., 6-1, 191
DB – Alex McLaughlin, Northern Arizona, So., 6-2, 190
DB – Myles Redding, Mercer, Sr., 6-1, 195
DB – Dennis Shorter, South Dakota, Sr., 5-10, 195
DB – Isas Waxter, Villanova, Grad, 6-2 215
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK – Gabe Panikowski, Idaho State, Jr., 5-10, 189
P – Gilbert Brown, Charleston Southern, Jr., 6-0, 175
P – Sam Johnson, Valparaiso, R-Jr., 6-4, 230
LS – Jovoni Borbon, McNeese, Grad, 6-0, 194
KR – Jermaine Corbett, Merrimack, Sr., 5-9, 195
PR – Taco Dowler, Montana State, So., 5-9, 175
AP – Sam Hicks, Abilene Christian, R-Sr., 5-9, 190
AP – Michael Wortham, Eastern Washington, Sr., 5-9, 177
Third Team Player Roster and Recognition
OFFENSE
QB – Paxton DeLaurent, Southeast Missouri, Sr., 6-5, 229
QB – Mark Gronowski, South Dakota State, Sr., 6-3, 225
QB – Derek Robertson, Monmouth, Sr., 6-2, 200
RB – Malachi Hosley, Penn, So., 5-10, 205
RB – Scottre Humphrey, Montana State, So., 5-11, 210
RB – Irv Mulligan, Jackson State, Grad, 5-10, 205
WR – Roy Alexander, UIW, Grad, 5-10, 200
WR – Cooper Barkate, Harvard, Jr., 6-1, 195
WR – Landon Ruggieri, Bryant, Sr., 6-1, 207
TE – Lance Mason, Missouri State, Jr., 6-4, 240
OL – Joey Lombard, South Dakota, Sr., 6-5, 305
OL – Connor Moore, Montana State, So., 6-5, 310
OL – Nick Taiste, South Carolina State, Sr., 6-3, 300
OL – Vance Van Every, UT Martin, Grad, 6-2, 285
OL – Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M, Sr., 6-6, 305
OL – Reid Williams, Chattanooga, R-Jr., 6-1, 286
DEFENSE
DL – Ejike Adele, Dartmouth, Sr., 6-2, 270
DL – Finn Claypool, Drake, R-Jr., 6-1, 232
DL – Nick Gaes, South Dakota, Sr., 6-4, 275
DL – Ckelby Givens, Southern, Jr., 6-2, 230
DL – Rushawn Lawrence, Stony Brook, R-Sr., 6-2, 270
LB – Brendan Bell, Villanova, Grad, 6-2, 230
LB – Evan DiMaggio, Furman, R-Sr., 6-3, 234
LB – Blake Gotcher, Northwestern State, Jr., 6-1, 255
LB – Gideon Lampron, Dayton, R-So., 5-11, 205
LB – Jaylon Sharpe, UT Martin, Grad., 6-3, 240
DB – Kimal Clark, Central Connecticut State, Jr., 5-10, 200
DB – Keondre Jackson, Illinois State, Sr., 6-3, 215
DB – Hayden McDonald, Columbia, Sr., 5-9, 180
DB – Saiku White, Lafayette, Sr., 6-1, 209
DB – TaMuarion Wilson, Central Arkansas, Sr., 6-2, 215
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK – Chris Campos, Stephen F. Austin, Sr., 5-11, 255
PK – James London, Murray State, So., 6-0, 170
P – Hunter Green, Northern Colorado, R-So., 6-4, 225
P – Brendon Kilpatrick, Youngstown State, Jr., 6-2, 220
LS – Sam Merryman, Youngstown State, Sr., 6-2, 215
KR – CJ Evans, Tennessee State, R-Sr., 5-8, 180
PR – Brayden Smith, Mercer, So., 5-10, 185
AP – Oshae Baker, UT Martin, Sr., 5-10, 200
AP – Ethan Greenwood, LIU, R-So., 6-0, 193
Showcasing the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Freshman All-America Team
OFFENSE
QB – Carson Conklin, Sacramento State, 6-1, 180
QB – Elijah Owens, Indiana State, 6-2, 225
RB – CharMar Brown, North Dakota State, 5-11, 224
RB – Adam Jones, Montana State, 6-1, 200
WR – Mark Hamper, Idaho, 6-2, 210
WR – Malachi Henry, Central Arkansas, 6-1, 185
TE – Jackson Conners-McCarthy, Marist, 6-2, 235
OL – Griffin Empey, North Dakota State, 6-3, 295
OL – Carter Guillaume, Southeast Missouri, 6-2, 282
OL – Sean Kinney, Lafayette, 6-2, 295
OL – Luke Moise, Wofford, 6-2, 290
OL – Brady Norton, Cal Poly, 6-3, 275
DEFENSE
DL – Kahmari Brown, Elon, 6-2, 220
DL – Ty Gordon, William & Mary, 6-2, 285
DL – Jamond Mathis, Southern Illinois, 6-3, 245
DL – Andrew Zock, Mercer, 6-2, 250
LB – Josh Anglin, North Alabama, 6-0, 215
LB – Sanders Ellis, Tennessee State, 6-2, 225
LB – Zach Johnson, Idaho, 6-3, 225
LB – Dallas Winner-Johnson, Missouri State, 6-5, 230
DB – Cam Chapa, Northern Colorado,
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