Delta State linebacker Rory Island
Island earns the first accolade of his career and he is the second DSU defender to post laurels this year. The senior spearheaded the Statesmen's defense in a 27-3 home victory over in-state rival Mississippi College, racking up a career-best 15 total tackles, including nine solo stops. The Waveland, Miss. native was also active in the MC's backfield, notching 2.0 tackles for a loss of 15 yards and one sack.