MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University placed five student-athletes on the 2022 TheBlueBloods.com All-SWAC first and second teams released on Friday, Dec. 16.
Linebacker Colton Adams, defensive lineman Nelson Jordan II, and defensive back Keenan Isaac represent Alabama State on the first-team. Safety Irshaad Davis and cornerback Adrian Maddox claimed second team honors.
Adams adds the selection to a growing list that includes First-Team BOXTOROW All-American, First-Team All-SWAC, Phil Steele First-Team All-SWAC and Hero Sports Sophomore All-American selections. Adams led the SWAC and FCS with 11.6 tackles per game while starting in all 11 games at middle linebacker. The Wetumpka, Ala., native registered a SWAC-best 128 tackles and ranked second with 52 solo tackles. Adams ranked seventh in the SWAC with 1.2 tackles for loss, two sacks, three pass breakups, and one forced fumble.
Nelson Jordan II terrorized opposing quarterbacks for a SWAC-best 10 sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss and 28 tackles. The Starkville, Miss., tallied a team-high six quarterback hurries.
Isaac adds the honor to his First-Team Phil Steele All-SWAC selection. The Midfield, Ala., native led the team and ranked fourth in the SWAC with 10 passes defended, two interceptions and eight pass deflections.
Davis list keeps growing, adding the honor to his All-SWAC Second-Team and Phil Steele All-SWAC second team honors. Davis was second on the team and ninth in the SWAC with 65 tackles, including 37 solo stops. The Carol City, Fla., native tied for sixth in the SWAC in passes defended with six while recording 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.
Maddox tallied 49 tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack and two interceptions in his freshman campaign. The Jerry Rice Award finalist became the youngest player to intercept a pass at age 17 with his pick in the MEAC-SWAC Challenge against Howard to open the 2022 season.
The Hornets finished the season with a 6-5 record under first-year head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., which are the most wins by an ASU team in seven years.
Offensive Player of the Year: Shedeur Sanders (Jackson State; QB)
Defensive Player of the Year: Aubrey Miller Jr. (Jackson State; LB)
First-Team Offense:
QB: Shedeur Sanders (Jackson State; Sr.)
RB: Jarveon Howard (Alcorn State; Sr.)
RB: Kayvon Britten (Arkansas-Pine Bluff; So.)
WR: Xavier Smith (Florida A&M; Gr.)
WR: Dallas Daniels (Jackson State; Gr.)
WR: Shane Hooks (Jackson State; Sr.)
TE: Kemari Averett (Bethune-Cookman; Gr.)
OL: Mark Evans II (Arkansas Pine-Bluff; Gr.)
OL: Drake Centers (Texas Southern; Sr.)
OL: Dallas Black (Southern; Sr.)
OL: Jalen Goss (Florida A&M; Gr.)
OL: Tyler Brown (Jackson State; So.)
First-Team Defense:
DL: Zareon Hayes (Alabama A&M; Jr.)
DL: Nelson Jordan (Alabama State; Gr.)
DL: Sundiata Anderson (Grambling State; Jr.)
DL: Kamari Stephens (Florida A&M; Jr.)
LB: Colton Adams (Alabama State; So.)
LB: Aubrey Miller Jr. (Jackson State; Sr.)
LB: Ronnie Thomas (Mississippi Valley State; Sr.)
LB: Isaiah Major (Florida A&M; Jr.)
DB: Corione Harris (Southern; Sr.)
DB: Isaiah Hamilton (Texas Southern; So.)
DB: Omari Hill-Robinson (Bethune-Cookman; Jr.)
DB: Keenan Isaac (Alabama State; Sr.)
DB: Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (Jackson State; So.)
First-Team Special Teams:
K: Jose Romo-Martinez (Florida A&M; Gr.)
P: Chris Faddoul (Florida A&M; Gr.)
RS: Darnell Deas (Bethune-Cookman; So.)
Second-Team Offense:
QB: Jeremy Moussa (Florida A&M; Jr.)
RB: Sy'Veon Wilkerson (Jackson State; So.)
RB: Donovan Eaglin (Alabama A&M; So.)
WR: Jah'Marae Sheread (Florida A&M; Sr.)
WR: Lyndon Rash (Grambling State; Sr.)
WR: Derek Morton (Texas Southern; Jr.)
TE: DJ Stevens (Jackson State; Gr.)
OL: Willis Patrick (Jackson State; Jr.)
OL: Cameron Covin (Florida A&M; Sr.)
OL: Jonathan Williams (Alabama A&M; Sr.)
OL: Jeremiah Stafford (Southern; Sr.)
OL: Tyler Thomas (Grambling State; So.)
OL: Arrington Taylor (Prairie View A&M; Sr.)
2nd Team Defense:
DL: Malachi Bailey (Alcorn State; Jr.)
DL: Isaiah Land (Florida A&M; Sr.)
DL: Justin Ragin (Jackson State; Gr.)
DL: Tahj Brown (Southern; Gr.)
LB: Nyles Gaddy (Jackson State; So.)
LB: Claudin Cherelus (Alcorn State; Sr.)
LB: Joshua Reed (Grambling State; Sr.)
LB: Terreance Ellis (Alcorn State; So.)
LB: Joshua Reed (Grambling State; Sr.)
DB: Javan Morgan (Florida A&M; Jr.)
DB: Adrian Maddox (Alabama State; Fr.)
DB: Isaiah Bolden (Jackson State; Sr.)
DB: Irshaad Davis (Alabama State; Jr.)
DB: BJ Bohler (Florida A&M; Sr.)
2nd Team Special Teams:
K: Alejandro Mata (Jackson State; Fr.)
P: Josh Sanchez (Arkansas Pine-Bluff; Sr.)
RS: Chaunzavia Lewis (Texas Southern; Fr.)
