Kansas Wesleyan Football had three All-Americans in 2024 as both the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the 2024 All-America teams.
Both teams are selected by coaches around the country. The AFCA and NAIA First and Second Teams are the same, but the NAIA list includes a third team as well.
Luke Armstrong was a first-team pick as an all-purpose player, while offensive lineman Easton Lewis and defensive lineman Josh King-Bradley were third-team picks.
Armstrong was one of the top running backs in the NAIA in 2024, ranking third in the country in rushing yards per game, averaging 121.1 yards per contest. His 1453 yards rushing is the second highest total in the country and his 8.0 yards per carry was tops in the NAIA this season. Armstrong also had 118 yards receiving, 156 yards in punt returns and 473 yards in kick returns for a NAIA-best 2200 total all-purpose yards on the season. His 183.3 yards per game ranked second best in the country.
Lewis was part of KWU's offensive line that ranked 14th in the NAIA in rushing yards per game, averaing 204.5 yards per contest. KWU averaged 326.2 yards per game of total offense on the season.
King-Bradley was solid on the defensive line for the Coyotes. He registered 13 sacks on the season, which was the second highest total in the NAIA in 2024. He also had 56 tackles which included 17.5 total tackles for loss. He forced three fumbles and had a pass break-up.
From the AFCA and NAIA...Graceland (Iowa) wide receiver Gerald Monroe and Bluefield (Va.) defensive lineman Quincy Robinson headline the 2024 AFCA NAIA Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. The AFCA recognizes the first and second teams, while the NAIA adds in the third team honors.
The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and currently selects teams in all five of its divisions. What makes these teams so special is that they are the only ones chosen exclusively by the men who know the players the best - the coaches themselves.
Monroe earned his second AFCA All-America honor in 2024 by leading the NAIA in receiving yards per game (156.2) and receiving touchdowns (22). In 10 games, he caught 84 passes for 1,562 yards and averaged 18.6 yards per catch. Monroe set an NAIA single game record with 387 receiving yards in the season opener against Doane (Neb.). He had 16 catches and five touchdowns in the game.
Robinson led the NAIA in sacks (15) and fumble recoveries (4). The Appalachian Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Robinson also added 41 solo tackles, 27 assists, 21.5 tackles for loss and forced six fumbles from his defensive lineman position.