Listen Live

Craig Rucker named to the 2018 AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America First Team

Photo: WISE Sports Radio 1310


Mars Hill wide receiver Craig Rucker was named to the 2018 AFCA Division II Coaches’ All-America First Team, as announced on Wednesday morning.

Rucker, who was named the SAC Offensive Player of the year and a first team All-SAC wide receiver, finished the season ranked first in the conference in touchdowns (16), receiving yards (1,234), all-purpose yards (1,549), receiving yards per game (123.4) and receptions (82). He is ranked in the top five in NCAA Division II in receiving yards per game (No. 1), receiving yards (No. 4), receptions per game (No. 5) and receiving touchdowns (No. 5). For his efforts, Rucker was awarded SAC AstroTurf Football Offensive Player of the Week honors twice during the 2018 season.

The Orlando, Florida native also earned a spot on the D2CCA All-Super Region II First Team, as well as a nomination for the Harlon Hill Trophy.

Recent Headlines

5 hours ago in Sports

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal

LSU fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sunday night.

5 hours ago in Sports

Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season

The winless start for the New York Jets took a toll on Justin Fields. At one point in the runup to Sunday's game in Cincinnati, he found himself laying down in his closet and crying.

6 hours ago in Trending, World

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage.