It’s a new era of American Athletic Conference football, and we’ve started to see some terrific individual performances and great group efforts already in 2023. The Midseason All-AAC College Football Team and Honors highlight the best of what we’ve seen at the midway point of the 2023 season.
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Midseason AAC Football Team Honors for 2023
- Midseason Player of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane - Midseason Offensive Player of the Year
Blake Watson, RB, Memphis - Midseason Defensive Player of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane - Midseason Newcomer of the Year
Naiem Simmons, WR, USF - Midseason Coach of the Year
Willie Fritz, Tulane
Midseason AAC Offense
- Midseason Quarterback of the Year
Michael Pratt, Tulane
- Midseason Running Back of the Year
Blake Watson, RB, Memphis - Midseason Wide Receiver of the Year
Luke McCaffrey, Rice - Midseason Tight End of the Year
David Martin-Robinson, Temple - Midseason Offensive Lineman of the Year
Victor Stoffel, OT, Temple - Midseason Offensive Line of the Year
Navy Midshipmen - Midseason Offensive Newcomer of the Year
Naiem Simmons, WR, USF
Midseason First-Team All-AAC Offense
QB: Michael Pratt, Tulane
RB: Blake Watson, Memphis
RB: Jermaine Brown Jr., UAB
WR: Luke McCaffrey, Rice
WR: Ja’Mori Maclin, North Texas
WR: Naiem Simmons, USF
TE: David Martin-Robinson, Temple
FLEX: Joshua Cephus, UTSA
OT: Victor Stoffel, Temple
G: Joshua Pena, Navy
C: Sincere Haynesworth, Tulane
G: Davion Carter, Memphis
OT: William Parker, UAB
Midseason Second-Team All-AAC Offense
QB: Seth Henigan, Memphis
RB: Alex Tecza, Navy
RB: Ayo Adeyi, North Texas
WR: LaJohntay Wester, FAU
WR: Lawrence Keys III, Tulane
WR: Roc Taylor, Memphis
TE: RJ Maryland, SMU
FLEX: Jha’Quan Jackson, Tulane
OT: Jasper Parks, Charlotte
G: Javan Bouton, Navy
C: Ethan Miner, North Texas
G: Terrell Haynes, UTSA
OT: Connor McMahon, Navy
Midseason Third-Team All-AAC Offense
QB: JT Daniels, Rice
RB: Kevorian Barnes, UTSA
RB: Larry McCammon III, FAU
WR: Sean Atkins, USF
WR: Amad Anderson Jr., Temple
WR: Marquis Shoulders, Tulsa
TE: Bryce Damous, UAB
FLEX: Dean Conners, Rice
OT: Rashad Green, Tulane
G: Brennan Moran, UAB
C: Branson Hickman, SMU
G: Logan Parr, SMU
OT: Hyrin White, SMU
Midseason Honorable Mention All-AAC Offense
QB: Jacob Zeno, UAB
QB: Chandler Rogers, North Texas
RB: Anthony Watkins, Tulsa
RB: Nay’Quan Wright, USF
RB: Makhi Hughes, Tulane
RB: Rahjai Harris, ECU
WR: Tykee Ogle-Kellogg, UTSA
WR: Tejhaun Palmer, UAB
WR: Amare Thomas, UAB
WR: Jack Hestera, Charlotte
WR: Dante Wright, Temple
WR: Devan Williams, Tulsa
TE: Colin Weber, Charlotte
TE: Boden Groen, Rice
FLEX: Roderic Burns, North Texas
FLEX: Devin McCuin, UTSA
OT: Clay Servin, Rice
OT: Xavier Hill, Memphis
G: Wisdom Quarshie, Temple
G: Gabe Blair, North Texas
C: Brent Self, Navy
C: Jacob Likes, Memphis
G: Chester Baah, Tulsa
G: Febehi Nwaiwu, North Texas
OT: Cameron Wire, Tulane
OT: Darrell Simpson, Tulsa
Midseason AAC Defense
- Midseason Defensive Lineman of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane - Midseason Linebacker of the Year
Jesus Machado, Tulane - Midseason Cornerback of the Year
Brian Mayes, UAB - Midseason Safety of the Year
Jaise Oliver, Tulsa - Midseason Defensive Line of the Year
Tulane Green Wave - Midseason Secondary of the Year
USF Bulls
- Midseason Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Jarron Morris, S, FAU
Midseason First-Team All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Ben Kopenski, Tulsa
EDGE: Darius Hodges, Tulane
DT: Patrick Jenkins, Tulane
DT: Kameron Hamilton, Tulane
LB: Jesus Machado, Tulane
LB: Myron Morrison, Rice
LB: Xavier McDonald, Navy
CB: Lance Robinson, Tulane
CB: Brian Mayes, UAB
CB: DeAgo Brumfeld, Memphis
S: Jaise Oliver, Tulsa
S: Jarron Morris, FAU
FLEX: Daquan Evans, USF
Midseason Second-Team All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Mazin Richards, North Texas
EDGE: Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Charlotte
DT: De’Braylon Carroll, Rice
DT: Roderick Brown, North Texas
LB: Will Harbour, Navy
LB: BJ Davis, ECU
LB: Jared Small, Tulane
CB: Kam Alexander, UTSA
CB: Sean Fresch, Rice
CB: Jarius Monroe, Tulane
S: Rayuan Lane III, Navy
S: Kendarin Ray, USF
FLEX: Elijah Roberts, SMU
Midseason Third-Team All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Trey Moore, UTSA
EDGE: Coleman Coco, Rice
DT: Kevin Penn, UAB
DT: Fish McWilliams, UAB
LB: Mitchell Kulkin, Tulsa
LB: Ahmad Walker, SMU
LB: Chris Conti, Rice
CB: Ricky Lee III, UAB
CB: Braxton Clark, USF
CB: John Davis, North Texas
S: Logan Berryhill, USF
S: Cameron Smith, Memphis
FLEX: Desmond Little, UAB
Midseason Honorable Mention All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Jacob Busic, Navy
EDGE: Nelson Paul, SMU
EDGE: Jonathan Ross, USF
EDGE: Marlon Bradley, FAU
DT: Clay Cromwell, Navy
DT: Evan Anderson, FAU
DT: Kori Roberson, SMU
DT: Jerquavion Mahone, Temple
LB: Colin Ramos, Navy
LB: Prince Bemah, Charlotte
LB: Jordan Magee, Temple
LB: Kobe Wilson, SMU
LB: Jackson Bratton, UAB
LB: Jackson Ambush, FAU
CB: Colby Dempsey, UAB
CB: Dywan Griffin, UTSA
CB: Ridge Texada, North Texas
CB: Mac McWilliams, UAB
CB: Tre’Shon Devones, Rice
CB: Aamaris Brown, USF
S: Keondre Swoopes, UAB
S: Jaelen Stokes, USF
S: Jayden Williams, FAU
S: Simeon Blair, Memphis
FLEX: Kam Pedescleaux, Tulane
FLEX: Gabe Taylor, Rice
Midseason AAC Special Teams
- Midseason Kicker of the Year
Noah Rauschenberg, North Texas - Midseason Punter of the Year
Andrew Stokes, USF - Midseason Specialist of the Year
Sam Martin, Temple
Midseason First-Team All-AAC Specialists
Kicker: John Cannon, USF
Kickoff Specialist: Noah Rauschenberg, North Texas
Punter: Andrew Stokes, USF
Kick Returner: Sam Martin, Temple
Punt Returner: Jha’Quan Jackson, Tulane
Special Teamer: Darius Swanson, Tulane
Midseason Second-Team All-AAC Specialists
Kicker: Noah Rauschenberg, North Texas
Kickoff Specialist: Kyle Cunanan, Charlotte
Punter: Riley Riethman, Navy
Kick Returner: Kaylon Horton, North Texas
Punt Returner: Henry Rutledge, Charlotte
Special Teamer: Javious Bond, ECU
Midseason Third-Team All-AAC Specialists
Kicker: Chase Meyer, Tulsa
Kickoff Specialist: Tate Sandell, UTSA
Punter: Angus Davies, Tulsa
Kick Returner: Javious Bond, ECU
Punt Returner: Koby Drake, Memphis
Special Teamer: NuNu Campbell, Tulsa
Midseason Honorable Mention All-AAC Specialists
Kicker: Valentino Ambrosio, Tulane
Kickoff Specialist: Tristian Vanderberg, Memphis
Punter: Logan Lupo, FAU
Kick Returner: Jermaine Brown Jr., UAB
Punt Returner: LaJohntay Wester, FAU
Special Teamer: Maquire Neal, Charlotte