JONESBORO, Ark. (12/161/19) – Arkansas State senior wide receiver Omar Bayless was named Associated Press (AP) All-America on Monday as a third-team selection.
Bayless becomes the 25th all-time A-State player and the first since 1987 to be tabbed All-America by the AP. Also named a Walter Camp Second Team All-America choice this year, Bayless has now been named to two of the five prestigious teams used to determine consensus All-America status.
Bayless was one of six players chosen at the wide receiver position, as well as one of nine players from the Group of 5 finding a spot on the 75-man list comprised of first, second and third-team selections.