James Named AFCA First Team All-American
WACO, Texas - Austin College football player Tyler James has been named a first team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, the organization has announced.
WACO, Texas - Austin College football player Tyler James has been named a first team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, the organization has announced.
James, a senior quarterback and punter from Wills Point, earned his All-America distinction for his punting prowess during the 2021 campaign. A first team All-American Southwest Conference pick this season, finished second in all of NCAA Division III in punting average. James averaged 42.24 yards-per-punt with a long of 76 yards, and pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line 13 times. James finished his Austin College career with a punting average of 41.7 yards-per-punt.
James wrapped up his career having been named a first team All-Conference punter three times, after having previously earned that accolade twice when the 'Roos were an affiliate member of the Southern Athletic Association.