NaJee Thompson Named First-Team All-American
12/20/2021 9:55:00 AM | Football
Special teamer honored by Pro Football Network
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern senior NaJee Thompson has been named a first-team All-American by Pro Football Network as the outlet's top special teams player. Thompson, a senior from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, becomes the 90th All-American in program history.
Thompson played in nine games, starting two on defense before getting in the Coastal Carolina game. He missed the final three games after having ankle and thumb surgeries, but has already announced his intentions to return as a Super Senior in 2022. Thompson played a team-high 154 snaps on special teams and posted 25 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup on the season. He started the season as a receiver but made the move to cornerback from receiver full-time for the Arkansas game. For his career, he has played in 47 games and blocked three kicks, recovered three fumbles and forced one fumble.
For the full All-America team, click here.
PFN also announced its all-conference teams and recognized five Eagles.
First-Team Offense
Amare Jones (FLEX)
First-Team Specialists
NaJee Thompson (ST)
Second-Team Defense
C.J. Wright (DL)
Second-Team Specialists
Anthony Beck II (P)
Honorable Mention Offense
Caleb Kelly (RT)
'For the full Sun Belt team, click here.
Thompson played in nine games, starting two on defense before getting in the Coastal Carolina game. He missed the final three games after having ankle and thumb surgeries, but has already announced his intentions to return as a Super Senior in 2022. Thompson played a team-high 154 snaps on special teams and posted 25 tackles, one interception and a pass breakup on the season. He started the season as a receiver but made the move to cornerback from receiver full-time for the Arkansas game. For his career, he has played in 47 games and blocked three kicks, recovered three fumbles and forced one fumble.
For the full All-America team, click here.
PFN also announced its all-conference teams and recognized five Eagles.
First-Team Offense
Amare Jones (FLEX)
First-Team Specialists
NaJee Thompson (ST)
Second-Team Defense
C.J. Wright (DL)
Second-Team Specialists
Anthony Beck II (P)
Honorable Mention Offense
Caleb Kelly (RT)
'For the full Sun Belt team, click here.
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