2023 DIII Analytical
All American and All Region Teams
Region 5 Award Winners
Offensive MVP: Luke Lehnen, QB,
North Central (Ill.)
Defensive MVP: Parker Rochford,
DB, Wartburg
Special Teams
MVP:
Austin Wielgosz, K, Aurora
Coach of the Year: Ray DeFrisco,
Illinois College
Off. Player of
the Year: Joe Sacco, RB, North Central (Ill.)
Off. Lineman of
the Year: Jared Thornton, OL, North Central (Ill.)
Off. Coordinator of the Year: Drew Chance,
Illinois College
Def. Lineman of
the Year: Zach McNees, DL, Illinois Wesleyan
Linebacker of the
Year: Bryce Gable, LB, Elmhurst
Def. Coordinator of the Year: Cody Baethke,
Coe
