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2022 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION: LB: Donovan Manuel, FIU,...Among the linebackers, Gaethan Bernadel (103) and Donovan Manuel (97) ranked first and second on the squad in total tackles. Manuel had the team lead with 8.5 TFLs (-26), while Bernadel added 8.0 (-24). - Florida International Football

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ILB Donovan Manuel, Florida International
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12/20/22 - Demetrius Hill, rSr/2026, Florida International, 6-2, 210 (DS#999 SS) + More +

2022 CONFERENCE USA ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM: DB: Demetrius Hill, FIU,...Hill compiled 95 tackles during his freshman campaign - which ranked ninth among Conference USA leaders (70th nationally). He started all 12 games this season at safety, while registering an interception, two pass breakups and forcing a team-high three fumbles. Hill recorded double-figure tackles in four games this season, including a season-best 13 stops against Middle Tennessee (11/26/22). - Florida International Football

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SS Demetrius Hill, Florida International
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11/16/22 - Trey Wilhoit, rSr/2026, Florida International, 5-11, 175 (DS#999 P) + More +

NOV 14 OVC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Trey Wilhoit, P, 5-10, 175, So., Tallahassee, Fla., Eastern Illinois,...On a cold and windy day, Wilhoit punted eight times for a 41.6 yards/punt average against nationally-ranked Southeast Missouri. He had a long punt of 47 yards and put three of his punts inside 20-yard line. Wilhoit ranks second in the OVC and seventh nationally in punting average (43.8). This marks his third Specialist of the Week award this season. Others Nominated: Hayden Olsen, Tennessee Tech. - OVC Football

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P Trey Wilhoit, Florida International
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10/18/22 - Trey Wilhoit, rSr/2026, Florida International, 5-11, 175 (DS#999 P) + More +

OCT 17 OVC FOOTBALL CO-SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Trey Wilhoit, P, 5-10, 175, So., Tallahassee, Fla., Eastern Illinois,...Wilhoit averaged 43.0 yards/punt in Eastern Illinois' double overtime loss to Lindenwood. The sophomore punted five times with a long punt of 59 yards and two downed inside the 20-yard line. Wilhoit ranks second in the OVC in punting (43.4 yards/punt). - OVC Football

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P Trey Wilhoit, Florida International
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10/12/22 - Trey Wilhoit, rSr/2026, Florida International, 5-11, 175 (DS#999 P) + More +

SEPT 19 OVC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Trey Wilhoit, P, 5-10, 170, So., Tallahassee, Fla., Eastern Illinois,...Wilhoit continued to be a weapon for the Eastern Illinois punt team as he had six punts in Saturday's contest at Illinois State. Wilhoit averaged 44.8 yards punt, pinning two of his six punts inside the 20-yard line. He had two punts over 50 yards in the contest with a long of 56 yards. On the season he ranks in the top 10 in the FCS in punting average at 46.1 yards per punt. Others Nominated: Lewis Halton, Murray State; Hayden Olsen, Tennessee Tech. - OVC Football

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P Trey Wilhoit, Florida International
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08/18/22 - Luke Knox, rSr/2023, Florida International, 6-3, 240 (DS#999 OLB) + More +

FIU football player Luke Knox, who appeared in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, has died, the university said Thursday. Luke Knox died Wednesday evening, school officials said. The cause was not revealed, though the university said police do not suspect foul play. Knox, who studied business, was 22. "Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow we feel because of the passing of our teammate and friend, Luke Knox," FIU coach Mike MacIntyre wrote on social media. "I had the honor of coaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU. While I admired his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember." FIU players were told of Knox's death late Wednesday. Thursday's practice was canceled, and grief counselors were brought in to meet with the team and others from the university community. Dawson Knox, Luke Knox's older brother, is entering his fourth season with the Bills. - AP College Football

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OLB Luke Knox, Florida International
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08/09/22 - Tarvarish Dawson, rSr/2026, Florida International, 5-09, 160 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Eric Kiesau noticed a change in Tar'Varish Dawson Jr.'s demeanor about midway through last season. Kiesau, now entering his first season as Auburn's offensive coordinator, said Dawson "might be the most improved young player on offense" this offseason. He put together a strong spring, which he capped with three receptions for 28 yards and a 7-yard carry during the A-Day spring game while leading the Tigers in targets and receptions. During SEC Media Days last month, Harsin described Dawson as a "completely different player" than he was a year ago and identified him as someone who has the kind of big-play potential that Auburn desperately needs at the wide receiver position. "He has good hands, and he can track the ball," Kiesau said. "Like I said, I'm excited. And we have to be creative with how we use him. Really. We do. But we'll find ways."

The Tigers are replacing two of their top-three receivers from last season, with Kobe Hudson now at UCF and Demetris Robertson's eligibility exhausted. Outside of fifth-year senior Shedrick Jackson, who was the team's second-leading receiver in 2021, Auburn doesn't have much experience or proven playmakers at the position heading into the season. That's where Dawson will have his opportunity, along with a slew of other returners and newcomers in the room. Expectations appear to be mounting for Dawson, though, especially after some of the potential he flashed when he first arrived on campus last year. Dawson, rated as the nation's No. 22 athlete coming out of high school, made a fast impression a year ago during fall camp with his speed and big-play ability. - Birmingham News

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WR Tarvarish Dawson, Florida International
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06/29/22 - Luke Knox, rSr/2023, Florida International, 6-3, 240 (DS#999 OLB) + More +

From one to 10, the level of excitement new FIU football coach Mike MacIntyre is feeling for his first fall camp with the Panthers breaks the scale. "It's way above 10," MacIntyre said. The Panthers, who will have their first fall practice on August 1, have added six players since spring practice ended in April. The Panthers also got starting safety Dorian Hall off the injury list. That leaves FIU with 83 scholarship players. MacIntyre wants to keep two scholarships in his back pocket just in case desirable players become available. Luke Knox, a 6-3, 240-pound outside linebacker, spent the past four years at Ole Miss, making two starts in 2019. He was switched to tight end last year, but MacIntyre wants him on defense. His older brother is Buffalo Bills starting tight end Dawson Knox. - Miami Herald

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OLB Luke Knox, Florida International
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05/12/22 - DVonte Price, rSr/2022, Florida International, 6-1, 220 (DS#20 RB) + More +

Ex-FIU running back D'vonte Price has a legit shot at making the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent this fall. Just ask his former FIU coach, Butch Davis. "He can run and catch, and he's also big enough for blitz pickup," Davis said of Price, listed at 6-2 and 215 pounds and with 4.57 speed in the 40. "He can play special teams, too, which will help." The Colts appear to have an opening for a third-string running back, which could be an ideal spot for Price.

If he makes the Colts, Price can learn from starter Jonathan Taylor, who is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he led the NFL in rushing yards (1,811) and rushing touchdowns (18). Price could also learn from Taylor's backup, Nyheim Hines, who averaged 4.9 yards per rush last season. In four years in the NFL, Hines is averaging 676 scrimmage yards and 53 receptions per season. - Miami Herald

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RB DVonte Price, Florida International
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03/03/22 - Jack Daly, rSr/2024, Florida International, 6-4, 312 (DS#95 DT) + More +

2021 ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DL Jack Daly, Bryant, Jr.,...Three years into his Bryant career and Jack Daly is putting together one of the best resumes for a defensive lineman in program history, earning All-NEC First Team honors for the second-straight year. Daly was a huge part of a Bryant run defense that allowed just 125 yards per game and allowed just three 100-yard rushers on the year. He posted a career-high 40.0 tackles, adding 7.5 TFLs and two pass breakups. Daly posted at least 2.0 tackles in all 11 games and registered a TFL in six of 11 outings. - Bryant Football

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DT Jack Daly, Florida International
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02/28/22 - Davon Strickland, rSr/2024, Florida International, 6-1, 263 (DS#999 DE) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): DT: Davon Strickland, RS So., FIU,...Strickland was a mainstay all season on the defensive front for the Panthers all season - appearing in all 12 games and registering 53 stops, including three sacks and six tackles for loss. The sophomore also blocked an extra point in FIU's season finale at Southern Mississippi. - Conference USA Football

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DE Davon Strickland, Florida International
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02/28/22 - DVonte Price, rSr/2022, Florida International, 6-1, 220 (DS#20 RB) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES): RB: D'Vonte Price, Sr., FIU,...Price finished his career as the second-leading career rusher in FIU history with 2,203 yards - just the sixth Panther to eclipse the 2,000-yard milestone. He averaged 5.2 yards per carry as a senior while compiling 682 yards and six touchdowns. - Conference USA Football

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RB DVonte Price, Florida International
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02/28/22 - Richard Dames, rSr/2022, Florida International, 5-11, 190 (DS#36 SS) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DB: Richard Dames, Sr., FIU,...Dames closed out his senior season as the Panthers' leader in tackles in 2021 with 95 stops - including 60 solo tackles. His 95 stops ranked seventh among conference leaders and his average of 5.0 solo tackles per game ranked 29th nationally. Dames also added an interception to increase his career total to four. - Conference USA Football

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SS Richard Dames, Florida International
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02/28/22 - Tommy Heatherly, rSr/2022, Florida International, 6-0, 205 (DS#15 P) + More +

2021 ALL-CONFERENCE USA FIRST TEAM (COACHES): P: Tommy Heatherly, Sr., FIU,...Heatherly is a three-time All-CUSA selection after earning honorable mention in 2019 and 2020. He closes out his FIU career as the top overall punter in program annals. Heatherly boasts each of the top two single season punting averages in program history - including the top mark of 46.8 set in 2021. The Grove, Okla., native placed 21 punts inside the 20-yard line and boomed 27 punts over 50 yards this season - he also forced 12 fair catches. - Conference USA Football

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P Tommy Heatherly, Florida International
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12/10/21 - Sharod Johnson, rSr/2023, Florida International, 5-10, 185 (DS#999 WR) + More +

Syracuse receiver Sharod Johnson will seek a transfer to play out his sixth season at another school in 2022. Johnson submitted his name into the NCAA's transfer portal, according to multiple recruiting sites that track the growing number of transfers around the nation. By entering the portal, coaches can formally recruit him. Johnson is a graduate transfer with one season of eligibility remaining. A starter this past season, he caught 14 passes for 184 yards. Both were career highs. - The Post-Standard

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WR Sharod Johnson, Florida International
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