BOONE, N.C. — With senior linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither winning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year and running back Darrynton Evans being named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, App State led the way in the All-Sun Belt football awards announced by the league Wednesday.
Preparing to host Saturday's Sun Belt Championship Game, the 21st-ranked Mountaineers (11-1, 7-1) had a league-leading six selections among the first-team offensive and defensive players. They also led the league with 21 total selections counting the three all-conference teams plus honorable mentions.
Offensive linemen Victor Johnson and Noah Hannon joined Evans on the first-team offense.