BIRMINGHAM Ala. | Alabama State University had eight players named to the All-SWAC Football Postseason teams announced on Monday, November 27, 2023.
 
Colton Adams (LB), Kisean Johnson (WR) and Robert Alston IV (OL) represented the Hornets as All-SWAC First-Team selections. Dominic Boyd (OL), Arelious Dunn (OL), Treqwan Thomas (DL), Mikey Victor and Robert McMinn earned second-team laurels.
 
Adams led the Hornet with 124 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and had four sacks. The Wetumpka, Ala., native leads the SWAC and ranks sixth in the FSC with 11.4 tackles per while ranking third in the SWAC and 10th in FCS with 5.2 tackles for loss per game.
 
Alston moves up the All-SWAC First-Team after earning second-team honors the previous two seasons, while Boyd and Dunn make their first appearance on the All-SWAC squads All three started all 11 games on an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks at 1.6 per game. The Hornets front allowed just four sacks over the final seven games, including a stretch of five straight games without a sack.
 
Johnson was the top target for Hornet signal callers this season. Johnson led the SWAC in receiving yards (819/24^th FCS), receiving yards per game (81.9/18^th FCS), receptions per game (6.2/15^th FSC) and receiving touchdowns (7). The Birmingham, Ala., native also ranked fourth in the SWAC scoring (4.8 ppg.) and fourth in total touchdowns (8).
 
Thomas led the Hornets and tied for third in the SWAC with 7.5 sacks tied for sixth with 12.5 tackles for loss. He also totaled 35 tackles and a fumble recovery. Thomas ranked seventh in the SWAC in sacks per game (0.5) and eighth in tackles for loss (1.0).
 
Victor led the SWAC and ranked second in the FCS with 1.7 passes defended per game. He totaled 36 tackles and led the SWAC with 15 passes defended 13 passes defection, and two interceptions.
 
McMinn was tops in the SWAC with 579 combined kick return yards (14th FCS). He returned one punt and kickoff a touchdown, ranking first in the SWAC and fourth in the FCS. McMinn's 13.9 yards per return ranked third in the SWAC and seventh in the FCS.
 
The Hornets went 6-1 over the final seven games to finish 7-4 overall and finished second in the SWAC East with a 5-3 mark.
 
2023 All-SWAC Football Teams
 
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