Williams, Kilpatrick Earn All-America Honors From SI.com
12/20/2024 12:06:00 PM | Football
Youngstown State standouts Jaison Williams (offensive line) and Brendon Kilpatrick (punter) were named third-team All-Americans by SI.com's FCS Central.
Kilpatrick was recently named a third-team All-American by Stats Perform. For Williams, a four-time All-MVFC honoree, this is his first All-America selection
Kilpatrick had a spectacular year for the Penguins in 2024. He had 40 punts for an average of average of 46 yards per kick. He would rank in the top 10 nationally, but did not have enough attempts per game to qualify for the minimum. During the season he had 14 kicks of 50-plus yards while placing 19 inside the oppositions' 20-yard line. He boomed career longs of 65 vs. Villanova and South Dakota State. On a fourth down deep in YSU territory at Illinois State, he had a rush for eight yards and a first down late in the first half to help YSU run out that clock. He also had a standout year as the holder on placement kicks.
Williams started all 12 games at right tackle during his final campaign and played every snap in eight games. He had a season average grade = 91% (1 Sack Allowed) and 98% Pass Pro Efficiency. He finished his career with 52 total starts on the offensive line after making his first start in February 2021. He was a second-team All-MVFC selection in 2023 and 2024.
