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Eight Football Players Earn All-MAC Honors
11/30/2022 11:00:00 AM | Football
Defensive lineman Thomas Incoom and defensive back Donte Kent named to All-MAC First Team.
CLEVELAND, Ohio—Led by two First Team selections in senior defensive lineman Thomas Incoom and sophomore defensive back Donte Kent, eight Central Michigan football players earned All-Mid-American Conference honors, the conference announced on Wednesday morning.
For Central Michigan, earning Second Team honors was senior offensive lineman Jamezz Kimbrough. CMU's Third Team picks include junior offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods, junior tight end Joel Wilson, sophomore linebacker Kyle Moretti, sophomore punter Luke Elzinga, redshirt freshman kickoff returner De'Javion Stepney.
The All-MAC team and yearly football awards are picked and voted upon by the conference's 12 head football coaches. The entire team is posted below.
A Stone Mountain, Ga. native who is on the Watch List for the Ted Hendricks Award honoring the nation's top defensive end, Incoom concluded the year ranked No. 4 in the nation and No. 2 in the MAC in sacks (11.5, 0.96 per game) and No. 7 in in the nation and No. 2 in the MAC in tackles for loss (19.0, 1.6 per game). He also ranks No. 22 nationally in fumble recoveries. Incoom
ranked No. 4 on the squad in tackles with 57 (31 solo), recovered two fumbles, forced a fumble, and registered a team-high four quarterback hurries. In his two-year career, 25-game career at Central Michigan, Incoom has amassed 84 tackles (47 solo), 27.0 tackles for loss for 140 yards, 15.5 sacks for 116 yards, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. Incoom majors in Organizational Administration.
Donte Kent, a Harrisburg, Pa. native, concluded the year ranked No. 9 nationally and No. 2 in the MAC in passes defended (15, 1.4 per game). From his cornerback position, he finished the year with 51 tackles (39 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and a team-high 15 pass breakups. Kent also forced a fumble and blocked a kick. In his two-year career, 30-game career, Kent has 124 tackles (99 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, two interceptions, 30 pass breakups, 32 passes defended, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick.
A Homewood, Ill. native, offensive lineman Jamezz Kimbrough earned Second Team All-MAC honors. As Central Michigan's center, Kimbrough earned starts in all 12 games in 2022. He concluded the year having started all 43 of his total career games played, along with starts in 31 consecutive contests. He also served as team captain in 10 of 12 games in 2022. Kimbrough is a Sports Management major.
Bluefield, W.Va. native and offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods took home Third Team All-MAC honors. In 2022, Powell-Woods earned starts in all 12 games at offensive guard. He ended the year after having started in 28 career games and 25 consecutive contests. Powell-Woods also served as team captain in five contests. He majors in Organizational Leadership.
Tight end Joel Wilson, a Petoskey, Mich. native, earns All-MAC honors for the first time in his career. Before missing the season's final three games due to injury, Wilson led the Chippewas in both touchdown receptions (six) and yards receiving per game (49.4) and ranked second on the team in scoring (38 points), receptions (44), and receiving yards (445). After nine games, Wilson ranked second nationally among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards and he led the Chippewas in receiving in three games. During his four-year, 34-game career, Wilson has 82 receptions for 874 yards and 12 touchdowns with a 25.7 average per game. Wilson is a Mechanical Engineering major.
An Arvada, Colo. native, linebacker Kyle Moretti ended the year ranked No. 27 nationally and No. 7 in the MAC in solo tackles (5.0 per game). While starting all 12 games, Moretti led the Chippewas in total tackles (94), ranked third on the team in tackles for loss (7.5-39 yards) and totaled 3.0 sacks for 30 yards, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery. He led the Chippewas in tackles in eight games and registered a career-high 13 tackles vs. Buffalo on Nov. 9. In his two-year, 25-game career, Moretti has registered 141 total tackles (84 solo), 11.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, three pass breakups, a forced fumble, and fumble recovery. He is a General Management major.
Originally from Grand Rapids, Mich., punter Luke Elzinga earned All-MAC honors for the third consecutive season. He ranked No. 3 in the MAC in punting with a 42.2 average per punt (55 punts for 2,321 yards). With a long of 65 yards, Elzinga kicked eight 50-yard punts, placed 22 inside the 20-yard line and had no punts blocked. He also served as the Chippewas' holder on PATs and field goals. Over his three-year, 31-game career, he has 145 punts for 6,147 yards (42.4 average) with 61 placed inside the 20-yard line and 24 50-yard punts. Elzinga is an accounting major.
Hailing from McComb, Mich., De'Javion Stepney earned All-MAC Third Team honors as a kickoff returner. Stepney did it all for Central Michigan in 2022 as he started 10 games at safety, returned kicks on special teams, and even played running back. He concluded the year with 40 tackles (25 solo) with eight pass breakups and one tackle for loss on defense, returned eight kicks for 214 yards (26.8 average) with a long of 60 yards on special teams, and rushed 11 times for five yards and a touchdown on offense. In his two-year career at CMU, Stepney has accumulated 40 tackles (25 solo) and eight pass breakups in 25 games.
Below are the All-MAC selections and award-winners:
2022 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL SELECTIONS
2022 MAC Specialty Award Winners
Coach of the Year: Tim Albin, Ohio
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Ohio
Offensive Player of the Year: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Ohio
Defensive Player of the Year: Jose Ramirez, DL, Eastern Michigan
Special Teams Player of the Year: Alex McNulty, PK, Buffalo
Freshman of the Year: Sieh Bangura, RB, Ohio
2022 All-MAC First Team Offense
Quarterback – Kurtis Rourke, Ohio
Offensive Lineman – Sidy Sow, Eastern Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Marcellus Marshall, Kent State
Offensive Lineman – Nolan Potter, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Hagen Meservy, Ohio
Offensive Lineman – Nick Rosi, Toledo
Tight End – Brady Hunt, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Alex Adams, Akron
Wide Receiver – Devontez Walker, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Dante Cephas, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Sam Wiglusz, Ohio
Running Back – Carson Steele, Ball State
Running Back – Marquez Cooper, Kent State
Placekicker – Alex McNulty, Buffalo
2022 All-MAC First Team Defense
Down Lineman – Karl Brooks, Bowling Green
Down Lineman – Thomas Incoom, Central Michigan
Down Lineman – Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan
Down Lineman – Desjuan Johnson, Toledo
Linebacker – Bubba Arslanian, Akron
Linebacker – Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
Linebacker – Dallas Gant, Toledo
Linebacker – Zaire Barnes, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Marcus Fuqua, Buffalo
Defensive Back – Donte Kent, Central Michigan
Defensive Back – Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
Defensive Back – Maxen Hook, Toledo
Punter – Mitchell Tomasek, Eastern Michigan
2022 All-MAC First Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jaylon Jackson, Eastern Michigan
Kickoff Return Specialist – Keegan Wilburn, Ohio
2022 All-MAC Second Team Offense
Quarterback – Dequan Finn, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Ethan Crowe, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Jamezz Kimbrough, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Brian Dooley, Eastern Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Sam Allan, Kent State
Offensive Lineman – Rusty Feth, Miami
Tight End – Christian Sims, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Jayshon Jackson, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Odieu Hillare, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Mac Hippenhammer, Miami
Wide Receiver – Jerjuan Newton, Toledo
Wide Receiver – Corey Crooms, Western Michigan
Running Back – Samson Evans, Eastern Michigan
Running Back – Sean Tyler, Western Michigan
Placekicker – Nathanial Vakos, Ohio
2022 All-MAC Second Team Defense
Down Lineman – DeVonte O'Malley, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Jamal Hines, Toledo
Down Lineman – Andre Carter, Western Michigan
Down Lineman – Brandon Fiske, Western Michigan
Linebacker – Clayton Coll, Ball State
Linebacker – James Patterson, Buffalo
Linebacker – Ryan McWood, Miami
Linebacker – Dyontae Johnson, Toledo
Defensive Back – Amechi Uzodinma, Ball State
Defensive Back – Nic Jones, Ball State
Defensive Back – Nico Bolden, Kent State
Defensive Back – C.J. Brown, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – Nate Bauer, Toledo
Punter – Dom Dzioban, Miami
2022 All-MAC Second Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Ta'ron Keith, Bowling Green
Kickoff Return Specialist – Ja'Shaun Poke, Kent State
2022 All-MAC Third Team Offense
Quarterback – DJ Irons, Akron
Quarterback – Collin Schlee, Kent State
Offensive Lineman – Anthony Whigan, Akron
Offensive Lineman – Gabe Wallace, Buffalo
Offensive Lineman – Desmond Bessent, Buffalo
Offensive Lineman – Deiyantei Powell-Woods, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Logan Zschemitz, Northern Illinois
Tight End – Joel Wilson, Central Michigan
Wide Receiver – Shocky Jacques-Louis, Akron
Wide Receiver – Quian Williams, Buffalo
Wide Receiver – Tanner Knue, Eastern Michigan
Wide Receiver – Hassan Beydoun, Eastern Michigan
Running Back – Harrison Waylee, Northern Illinois
Running Back – Sieh Bangura, Ohio
Placekicker – Jesus Gomez, Eastern Michigan
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense
Down Lineman – Zay West, Kent State
Down Lineman – Michael Kennedy, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – James Ester, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Jack McCrory, Ohio
Linebacker – Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan
Linebacker – Matthew Salopek, Miami
Linebacker – Keye Thompson, Ohio
Linebacker – Corvin Moment, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Jordan Riley, Ball State
Defensive Back – John Saunders Jr., Miami
Defensive Back – Tariq Drake, Ohio
Defensive Back – Keni-H Lovely, Western Michigan
Punter – Luke Elzinga, Central Michigan
2022 All-MAC Third Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jalen Walker, Miami
Kickoff Return Specialist – De'Javion Stepney, Central Michigan
—CMU—
For Central Michigan, earning Second Team honors was senior offensive lineman Jamezz Kimbrough. CMU's Third Team picks include junior offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods, junior tight end Joel Wilson, sophomore linebacker Kyle Moretti, sophomore punter Luke Elzinga, redshirt freshman kickoff returner De'Javion Stepney.
The All-MAC team and yearly football awards are picked and voted upon by the conference's 12 head football coaches. The entire team is posted below.
A Stone Mountain, Ga. native who is on the Watch List for the Ted Hendricks Award honoring the nation's top defensive end, Incoom concluded the year ranked No. 4 in the nation and No. 2 in the MAC in sacks (11.5, 0.96 per game) and No. 7 in in the nation and No. 2 in the MAC in tackles for loss (19.0, 1.6 per game). He also ranks No. 22 nationally in fumble recoveries. Incoom
ranked No. 4 on the squad in tackles with 57 (31 solo), recovered two fumbles, forced a fumble, and registered a team-high four quarterback hurries. In his two-year career, 25-game career at Central Michigan, Incoom has amassed 84 tackles (47 solo), 27.0 tackles for loss for 140 yards, 15.5 sacks for 116 yards, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. Incoom majors in Organizational Administration.
Donte Kent, a Harrisburg, Pa. native, concluded the year ranked No. 9 nationally and No. 2 in the MAC in passes defended (15, 1.4 per game). From his cornerback position, he finished the year with 51 tackles (39 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and a team-high 15 pass breakups. Kent also forced a fumble and blocked a kick. In his two-year career, 30-game career, Kent has 124 tackles (99 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, two interceptions, 30 pass breakups, 32 passes defended, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick.
A Homewood, Ill. native, offensive lineman Jamezz Kimbrough earned Second Team All-MAC honors. As Central Michigan's center, Kimbrough earned starts in all 12 games in 2022. He concluded the year having started all 43 of his total career games played, along with starts in 31 consecutive contests. He also served as team captain in 10 of 12 games in 2022. Kimbrough is a Sports Management major.
Bluefield, W.Va. native and offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods took home Third Team All-MAC honors. In 2022, Powell-Woods earned starts in all 12 games at offensive guard. He ended the year after having started in 28 career games and 25 consecutive contests. Powell-Woods also served as team captain in five contests. He majors in Organizational Leadership.
Tight end Joel Wilson, a Petoskey, Mich. native, earns All-MAC honors for the first time in his career. Before missing the season's final three games due to injury, Wilson led the Chippewas in both touchdown receptions (six) and yards receiving per game (49.4) and ranked second on the team in scoring (38 points), receptions (44), and receiving yards (445). After nine games, Wilson ranked second nationally among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards and he led the Chippewas in receiving in three games. During his four-year, 34-game career, Wilson has 82 receptions for 874 yards and 12 touchdowns with a 25.7 average per game. Wilson is a Mechanical Engineering major.
An Arvada, Colo. native, linebacker Kyle Moretti ended the year ranked No. 27 nationally and No. 7 in the MAC in solo tackles (5.0 per game). While starting all 12 games, Moretti led the Chippewas in total tackles (94), ranked third on the team in tackles for loss (7.5-39 yards) and totaled 3.0 sacks for 30 yards, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery. He led the Chippewas in tackles in eight games and registered a career-high 13 tackles vs. Buffalo on Nov. 9. In his two-year, 25-game career, Moretti has registered 141 total tackles (84 solo), 11.5 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, three pass breakups, a forced fumble, and fumble recovery. He is a General Management major.
Originally from Grand Rapids, Mich., punter Luke Elzinga earned All-MAC honors for the third consecutive season. He ranked No. 3 in the MAC in punting with a 42.2 average per punt (55 punts for 2,321 yards). With a long of 65 yards, Elzinga kicked eight 50-yard punts, placed 22 inside the 20-yard line and had no punts blocked. He also served as the Chippewas' holder on PATs and field goals. Over his three-year, 31-game career, he has 145 punts for 6,147 yards (42.4 average) with 61 placed inside the 20-yard line and 24 50-yard punts. Elzinga is an accounting major.
Hailing from McComb, Mich., De'Javion Stepney earned All-MAC Third Team honors as a kickoff returner. Stepney did it all for Central Michigan in 2022 as he started 10 games at safety, returned kicks on special teams, and even played running back. He concluded the year with 40 tackles (25 solo) with eight pass breakups and one tackle for loss on defense, returned eight kicks for 214 yards (26.8 average) with a long of 60 yards on special teams, and rushed 11 times for five yards and a touchdown on offense. In his two-year career at CMU, Stepney has accumulated 40 tackles (25 solo) and eight pass breakups in 25 games.
Below are the All-MAC selections and award-winners:
2022 ALL-MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL SELECTIONS
2022 MAC Specialty Award Winners
Coach of the Year: Tim Albin, Ohio
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Ohio
Offensive Player of the Year: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Ohio
Defensive Player of the Year: Jose Ramirez, DL, Eastern Michigan
Special Teams Player of the Year: Alex McNulty, PK, Buffalo
Freshman of the Year: Sieh Bangura, RB, Ohio
2022 All-MAC First Team Offense
Quarterback – Kurtis Rourke, Ohio
Offensive Lineman – Sidy Sow, Eastern Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Marcellus Marshall, Kent State
Offensive Lineman – Nolan Potter, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Hagen Meservy, Ohio
Offensive Lineman – Nick Rosi, Toledo
Tight End – Brady Hunt, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Alex Adams, Akron
Wide Receiver – Devontez Walker, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Dante Cephas, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Sam Wiglusz, Ohio
Running Back – Carson Steele, Ball State
Running Back – Marquez Cooper, Kent State
Placekicker – Alex McNulty, Buffalo
2022 All-MAC First Team Defense
Down Lineman – Karl Brooks, Bowling Green
Down Lineman – Thomas Incoom, Central Michigan
Down Lineman – Jose Ramirez, Eastern Michigan
Down Lineman – Desjuan Johnson, Toledo
Linebacker – Bubba Arslanian, Akron
Linebacker – Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
Linebacker – Dallas Gant, Toledo
Linebacker – Zaire Barnes, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Marcus Fuqua, Buffalo
Defensive Back – Donte Kent, Central Michigan
Defensive Back – Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
Defensive Back – Maxen Hook, Toledo
Punter – Mitchell Tomasek, Eastern Michigan
2022 All-MAC First Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jaylon Jackson, Eastern Michigan
Kickoff Return Specialist – Keegan Wilburn, Ohio
2022 All-MAC Second Team Offense
Quarterback – Dequan Finn, Toledo
Offensive Lineman – Ethan Crowe, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Jamezz Kimbrough, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Brian Dooley, Eastern Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Sam Allan, Kent State
Offensive Lineman – Rusty Feth, Miami
Tight End – Christian Sims, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Jayshon Jackson, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Odieu Hillare, Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Mac Hippenhammer, Miami
Wide Receiver – Jerjuan Newton, Toledo
Wide Receiver – Corey Crooms, Western Michigan
Running Back – Samson Evans, Eastern Michigan
Running Back – Sean Tyler, Western Michigan
Placekicker – Nathanial Vakos, Ohio
2022 All-MAC Second Team Defense
Down Lineman – DeVonte O'Malley, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Jamal Hines, Toledo
Down Lineman – Andre Carter, Western Michigan
Down Lineman – Brandon Fiske, Western Michigan
Linebacker – Clayton Coll, Ball State
Linebacker – James Patterson, Buffalo
Linebacker – Ryan McWood, Miami
Linebacker – Dyontae Johnson, Toledo
Defensive Back – Amechi Uzodinma, Ball State
Defensive Back – Nic Jones, Ball State
Defensive Back – Nico Bolden, Kent State
Defensive Back – C.J. Brown, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – Nate Bauer, Toledo
Punter – Dom Dzioban, Miami
2022 All-MAC Second Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Ta'ron Keith, Bowling Green
Kickoff Return Specialist – Ja'Shaun Poke, Kent State
2022 All-MAC Third Team Offense
Quarterback – DJ Irons, Akron
Quarterback – Collin Schlee, Kent State
Offensive Lineman – Anthony Whigan, Akron
Offensive Lineman – Gabe Wallace, Buffalo
Offensive Lineman – Desmond Bessent, Buffalo
Offensive Lineman – Deiyantei Powell-Woods, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Logan Zschemitz, Northern Illinois
Tight End – Joel Wilson, Central Michigan
Wide Receiver – Shocky Jacques-Louis, Akron
Wide Receiver – Quian Williams, Buffalo
Wide Receiver – Tanner Knue, Eastern Michigan
Wide Receiver – Hassan Beydoun, Eastern Michigan
Running Back – Harrison Waylee, Northern Illinois
Running Back – Sieh Bangura, Ohio
Placekicker – Jesus Gomez, Eastern Michigan
2022 All-MAC Third Team Defense
Down Lineman – Zay West, Kent State
Down Lineman – Michael Kennedy, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – James Ester, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Jack McCrory, Ohio
Linebacker – Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan
Linebacker – Matthew Salopek, Miami
Linebacker – Keye Thompson, Ohio
Linebacker – Corvin Moment, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Jordan Riley, Ball State
Defensive Back – John Saunders Jr., Miami
Defensive Back – Tariq Drake, Ohio
Defensive Back – Keni-H Lovely, Western Michigan
Punter – Luke Elzinga, Central Michigan
2022 All-MAC Third Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jalen Walker, Miami
Kickoff Return Specialist – De'Javion Stepney, Central Michigan
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