MONTGOMERY – Alabama State University had four players named to the 2014 BOXTOROW All-America Team. Headlining the First Team were running back Malcolm Cyrus and linebacker Kourtney Berry.
Cyrus led the SWAC and was fourth nationally with 1,662 yards rushing. Adding his 380 receiving yards and his kick return yardage, he finished his senior campaign with over 2,000 yards in total offense which was second in the SWAC and fifth nationally.
Berry was once again not only ASU’s leading tackler, but he led the SWAC with 128 total stops, a number which had him tied for ninth nationally.
ASU also had two other players named Honorable Mention. Offensive lineman Damian Love and defensive back Najee Bright. Love became the leader of the Hornets offensive line playing three different positions over the course of the season due to injuries. He helped open holes for an offense that averaged over 200 yards rushing per game and almost 30 points scored per game.
Bright was tied for the league lead in interceptions with five and was also tied for fifth nationally. He also returned a blocked kick for a score during his junior campaign. He played both cornerback and safety during the season.
