SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Eleven Southern Conference football student-athletes earned spots on the Associated Press FCS All-America team, as announced by the AP on Tuesday.
 
ETSU defensive back Alijah Huzzie, Furman tight end Ryan Miller and Chattanooga defensive lineman Jay Person each earned first-team distinction.
 
A trio of Mocs earned second-team honors in offensive lineman McClendon Curtis, defensive lineman Devonnsha Maxwell and defensive back Kameron Brown.
 
Five SoCon players earned third-team honors. Furman offensive lineman Anderson Tomlin, Mercer all-purpose player Devron Harper, Samford quarterback Michael Hiers and Western Carolina kicker Richard McCollum took spots on the offensive squad, while VMI linebacker Stone Snyder earned the honor on the defensive team.

Among SoCon schools, Chattanooga led the way with four total selections. Furman had two, while ETSU, Mercer, Samford, VMI and Western Carolina had one each.
 
Associated Press All-America Team
First team
Offense
TE – Ryan Miller, 5th, Furman
Defense
DL – Jay Person, Jr., Chattanooga
DB – Alijah Huzzie, R-So., ETSU
 
Second team
Offense
OL – McClendon Curtis, Sr., Chattanooga
Defense
DL – Devonnsha Maxwell, Sr., Chattanooga
DB – Kameron Brown, Jr., Chattanooga
 
Third team
Offense
QB – Michael Hiers, Jr., Samford
OL – Anderson Tomlin, R-Sr., Furman
AP – Devron Harper, Jr., Mercer
K – Richard McCollum, R-Jr., Western Carolina
Defense
LB – Stone Snyder, Sr., VMI