McClendon, Williams, and Geelen Receive Multiple All-American Honors
12/17/2025 | 12:40:00 | Football
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Three student-athletes from the Southern Illinois University football team have earned All-American honors after the 2025 season.
Cornerback Jeremiah McClendon, quarterback DJ Williams, and kicker/punter Paul Geelen were all on multiple All-American teams, which includes FCS Football Central, Associated Press, and Stats Perform.
Both Williams and McClendon were named to the FCS Football Central All-American Third Team.Â
On the AP All-America teams, which were announced on Tuesday, SIU had three players represented. McClendon earned a spot on the second team, while Williams and Geelen were honorable mentions.
All three players also received recognition on the Stats Perform FCS All-America teams, which came out on Wednesday. McClendon was voted to the second team, and both Williams and Geelen were voted to the third team.
Full releases can be found below:
FCS Football Central All-American teams
AP All-America teams
Stats Perform FCS All-America teams
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