COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland senior linebacker Tre Watson has been named Second Team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), the organization announced Monday.
 
Watson is Maryland's first All-American since William Likely III garnered first team recognition by the FWAA and second team accolades from USA Today as a return specialist in 2015. Watson is the 13^th Terp to be named a FWAA All-American.
 
Prior to Watson, the last Terrapin linebacker to receive All-America honors was E.J. Henderson, who was a two-time consensus First Team All-American in 2001 & 2002.
 
"To be honored as an All American is extremely humbling and a blessing for me," said Watson. "It's a testament to the outstanding players and staff who supported me here at Maryland this entire season and I couldn't have done it without them. Thanks to Coach (Matt) Barnes, Coach (Matt) Canada and everyone in that locker room because you all are the reason for me receiving this recognition. Shout out to Terp fans across the country who believed in my teammates and I during this season."
 
Watson, who was also named First Team All-Big Ten by the media, leads the Big Ten in both total tackles (115) and interceptions (5). His five interceptions ranks tied for seventh nationally and is the most in program history for a linebacker.
 
Watson averaged 5.9 solo tackles per game, ranking him second in the Big Ten and 13th nationally. He finished the 2018 season by registering at least 10 tackles in seven of his final 10 games, including 15 tackles against both Temple and Iowa.
 
Also a stellar student, Watson finishes his career as a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and was named 2018 First Team CoSIDA Academic All-District.