North Carolina A&T Defensive Back Franklin Mac McCain, III 5-11, 174, R-Fr., Greensboro, N.C. Recorded three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns including a 100-yarder as the Aggies defeated Morgan State 49-17. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
Southern Quarterback Austin Howard 5-11, 208, Sr., Edgard, La. Completed 22-of-32 passes for 338 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions as the Jaguars defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff 47-40 in Little Rock, Ark. Did You Know: Austin’s 8,369 yards passing puts him just 43 yards behind Grambling great Doug Williams for eighth all-time in passing yards in
Norfolk State Quarterback Juwan Carter 6-0, 170, R-Fr., Richmond, Va. Completed 18-of-32 passes for 230 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions as the Spartans upset defending MEAC champions 28-21. Did You Know: Juwan’s nickname is Pootie. He is a true freshman and last year was named the state 5A Offensive Player of the Year
Clark Atlanta Quarterback Jonathon McCray 6-5, 220, R-Sr., Decatur, Ga. Completed 28-46 passes for 357 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in the Panthers 44-36 victory over Albany State in a must win scenario for the Panthers. Did You Know: Jonathon began his career at Vanderbilt and started 12 games in two seasons for the
Virginia State Quarterback Cordelral Cook 6-0, 205, R-Soph., Atlanta, Ga. Completed 13-of-21 passes for 234 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions and rushed 17 times for 100 yards and three touchdowns as the Trojans defeated Bowie State 47-35. The Trojans have sole possession of first place in the CIAA Northern Division and remain undefeated on
South Carolina State Linebacker Darius Leonard 6-3, 235, R-Sr., Lake View, S.C. Recorded 18 tackles (14 solo), a tackle for loss, a pass breakup and two interceptions, one of which he returned 12 yards for a touchdown in the Bulldogs 35-14 victory over Morgan State. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
North Carolina A&T Defensive Back Franklin Mac McCain, III 5-11, 174, R-Fr., Greensboro, N.C. Recorded three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns including a 100-yarder as the Aggies defeated Morgan State 49-17. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
North Carolina A &T Defensive Tackle Justin Cates 6-2, 275, Jr., Goldsboro, N.C. Had a dominating performance in the Aggies 35-31 victory over FBS Charlotte. Had seven tackles (four solo) and three sacks in the game. Presented by North Carolina Mutual
Bowie State Quarterback Amir Hall 6-4, 180, Jr., Bowie, Md. Hall completed 26-of-35 passes for 433 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed seven times for 89 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs beat Saint Augustine’s 66-20. Hall accounted for 522 yards and six touchdowns. In three games this season, Hall has accounted
Bethune-Cookman Quarterback Larry Brihm 5-11, 209, r-Sr., Delray Beach, Fla. Completed 25-of-39 passes for 354 yards and two touchdowns and also rushed for another touchdown in the Wildcats 28-23 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Presented by North Carolina Mutual