Football Holds Annual Awards Banquet on Sunday

12/15/2024 8:53:00 PM | Football

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland football team held its annual awards banquet Sunday afternoon at The Hotel in College Park. Members of the 2024 Terrapins team, coaching staff, administration, support staff and families were in attendance for the special event.

The long-time voice of the Terrapins, Johnny Holliday, emceed the event. The evening started off with remarks from Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics Damon Evans and then the coaching staff began handing out the hardware. A full list of all award winners is noted below.

The evening concluded with a recognition of the senior class and then closing remarks from Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, who also announced the three permanent captains of this year's football team. Wide receiver Tai Felton, running back Roman Hemby and defensive back Dante Trader Jr. were voted by their teammates as the representatives for the 2024 team.

Felton was selected as the Ray Krouse Memorial Award winner, given to the teams Most Valuable Player. Felton was also chosen as Maryland's Offensive Player of the Year, while Trader Jr. won the honor for defense.

The complete list of award winners is as follows:

Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year: Ryne Acheson
Freshman Special Teams Player of the Year: Keyari James
Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year: Lloyd Irvin III
Freshman Defensive Player of the Year: Trey Reddick
Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year: Davon Watkins
Freshman Offensive Player of the Year: Nolan Ray, Terez Davis
Dr. John E. Faber Iron Man Award: Donnell Brown
George Boutselis Memorial Award (letterman with highest GPA): Ryne Acheson
George C. Cook Memorial Award (senior with highest GPA): Ethan Gough
Alvin L. Aubinoe Unsung Hero Award: Isaac Bunyun, Bryce McFerson
Public Service Award: Dillan Fontus
A.V. Williams Award (outstanding & conspicuous sportsmanship): Caleb Wheatland, Taizse Johnson
James M. Tatum Memorial Award (Lineman of the Year): Josh Kaltenberger, Tommy Akingbesote
Jordan McNair Memorial Award: Jordan Phillips
Special Teams Player of the Year: Bryce McFerson
Defensive Player of the Year: Dante Trader Jr.
Offensive Player of the Year: Tai Felton
Ray Krouse Memorial Award (MVP): Tai Felton
2024 Team Captains (voted on by players): Tai Felton, Roman Hemby, Dante Trader Jr.

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