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2023 All-SWAC Football Team Selections


FAMU leads the way with one of the most awards. Photo: @FAMU
FAMU leads the way with one of the most awards. Photo: @FAMU

The much-anticipated announcement of the SWAC awards is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, at 11:00 am CST, marking a momentous occasion for the HBCU sports community. The unveiling of individual football postseason awards adds a layer of excitement to the conference.


All-SWAC First Team Offense:

- Quarterback: Jeremy Moussa, Florida A&M

- Running Back: LaDarius Owens, Texas Southern

- Running Back: Jarveon Howard, Alcorn State

- Offensive Lineman: Eric Dunn, Prairie View A&M

- Offensive Lineman: Cameron Covin, Florida A&M

- Offensive Lineman: Robert Alston IV, Alabama State

- Offensive Lineman: Deontae Graham, Jackson State

- Offensive Lineman: Ryan Atkins, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

- Wide Receiver: Kisean Johnson, Alabama State

- Wide Receiver: Monterio Hunt, Alcorn State

- Tight End: Tavarious Griffin, Alcorn State


All-SWAC First Team Defense:

- Defensive Lineman: Malachi Bailey, Alcorn State

- Defensive Lineman: Anthony Dunn Jr., Florida A&M

- Defensive Lineman: Sundiata Anderson, Grambling State

- Defensive Lineman: Ckelby Givens, Southern

- Linebacker: Isaiah Major, Florida A&M

- Linebacker: Colton Adams, Alabama State

- Linebacker: Rico Dozier, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

- Defensive Back: Omari Hill-Robinson, Bethune-Cookman

- Defensive Back: Kendall Bohler, Florida A&M

- Defensive Back: Jordan Carter, Southern

- Defensive Back: Eric Smith, Florida A&M


All-SWAC First Team Specialist:

- Place Kicker: Cameron Gillis, Florida A&M

- Punter: Jimmy Iles, Grambling State

- Return Specialist: Terrell Gardner, Alabama A&M

- Long Snapper: Braxston Blackwell, Southern


All-SWAC Second Team Offense:

- Quarterback: Aaron Allen, Alcorn State

- Running Back: Chance Williams, Grambling State

- Running Back: Donovan Eaglin, Alabama A&M

- Offensive Lineman: Ashton Grable, Florida A&M

- Offensive Lineman: Arrington Taylor, Prairie View A&M

- Offensive Lineman: Dominic Boyd, Alabama State

- Offensive Lineman: Arelious Dunn, Alabama State

- Offensive Lineman: Evan Henry, Jackson State

- Wide Receiver: Jah'Marae Sheread, Florida A&M

- Wide Receiver: Marcus Riley, Florida A&M

- Tight End: D.J. Stevens, Jackson State


All-SWAC Second Team Defense:

- Defensive Lineman: Tahj Brown, Southern

- Defensive Lineman: Gentle Hunt, Florida A&M

- Defensive Lineman: Treqwan Thomas, Alabama State

- Defensive Lineman: Zareon Hayes, Alabama A&M

- Linebacker: Isaac Peppers, Jackson State

- Linebacker: Jacob Williams, Texas Southern

- Linebacker: Johnny Chaney Jr., Florida A&M

- Defensive Back: Emari Pait, Alabama A&M

- Defensive Back: Keenan Leachman, Alcorn State

- Defensive Back: Mikey Victor, Alabama State

- Defensive Back: Lovie Jenkins, Florida A&M


All-SWAC Second Team Specialist:

- Place Kicker: Joshua Griffin, Southern

- Punter: Matt Noll, Jackson State

- Return Specialist: Robert McMinn, Alabama State

- Long Snapper: Clayton Thomas Jr., Bethune-Cookman


These selections underscore the exceptional talent within the SWAC, recognizing outstanding performances and contributions across various positions. As the HBCU sports community eagerly awaits the awards ceremony, the list stands as a testament to the remarkable skill and dedication displayed throughout the season.










This is Dez Barnes of Pretty Girls Love Sports, a journalist on the MTMV Sports platform. She is a retired US Army veteran, professional cheerleader, pet mom, and avid sports lover. Feel free to follow her writings as she dives into the latest sports news! You can find her on all social media channels @PGLOVESPORTS.

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