2024 DIII Analytical All American and All Region Teams
Hansen Ratings, the premier provider of Division III college
football ratings since 2014, is proud to announce the release of its 8th
annual 2024 Division III Football Analytical All-American and All-Region teams.
The All American teams are led by players
of the year Offensive MVP QB Aaron Syverson of St. John's, Defensive MVP LB
Durand Hill of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Special Teams MVP K/P Daniel Cunningham of
Denison, Freshman MVP K/P Ethan Brumgard of Hardin-Simmons, and Coach of the
Year Sherman Wood of Salisbury.
Aaron Syverson had an outstanding final season for the Johnnies,
leading the country in passing yards and TDs, ranking second in the country in
my opponent-adjusted passing efficiency. Syverson narrowly edges out Gagliardi
winner Luke Lehnen for the award due to his outstanding usage rate, maintaining
his outstanding efficiency with over 170 more dropbacks.
Durand Hill earned National Defensive MVP
by leading a Crusader defense that ranked as the second-best rush defense and
best pass defense in the country. Durand was also among the most dynamic defensive
playmakers nationally, tallying 13 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, 4 interceptions, 7 PBUs. 2
forced fumbles, and 4 fumble recoveries.
Daniel Cunningham had a remarkable season in 2024. He did it all
for the Big Red on special teams, and he excelled at everything, too. Daniel had
the sixth-best net punting average in the country, had the sixth-best
depth-adjusted field goal accuracy, and the second-best net kickoff average.
Ethan Brumgard becomes the first special teams
player to earn the honor of Freshman MVP. Similarly to Daniel Cunningham, Ethan
provided value for the Cowboys punting, on scrimmage kicks, and on kickoffs.
Ethan was the second-most valuable kickoff specialist in the country, averaging
14 yards of field position above replacement for the Cowboys every kick.
Sherman Wood led the Gulls to a 12-1 mark this season, earned one
of the top 4 seeds in the national tournament, a #5 finish in the AFCA Top 25
poll, and a #6 ranking in the final d3football.com Top 25. Salisbury made
tremendous strides from their 6-4 finish one season ago, defeating multiple Top
25 teams, and finishing the year as the most improved team in the country.
The Hansen Ratings All American and All Region teams are determined
by mathematical formula. Players are awarded for efficiency, volume, impactful
plays, and quality competition. All Division III football players are eligible
for selection. The main metrics in the calculation are Total Adjusted Yards per
Play (TAYP) and Yards Above Replacement Player per Game (YARP/G).
Coaches of the year are selected based on the overall success of
their team, by how much they improved this season, and by how far they exceeded
preseason expectations.