VUU’s Jada Byers reaps many honors
Fred Jeter | 12/22/2022, 6 p.m.
During the regular season, Virginia Union’s Jada Byers racked up record totals for rushing yards and touchdowns.
With the season complete, he’s remained busy racking up individual honors.
The sophomore has been named first team NCAA Division II All-American by the American Football Coaches Association.
In helping the Panthers to a 9-2 record and an NCAA playoff berth, Byers rushed for a school and CIAA record 1,928 yards while piling up 21 touchdowns.
Before his All-American recognition, Byers was named CIAA Offensive Player of Year, Super Region 2 Offensive Player of Year and HBCU All-American.
One honor Byers failed to win was the Harlon Hill Award, which goes to the Division II Player of the Year. Colorado Mines senior quarterback John Matocha won this year’s Hill Award. Byers was a finalist.
