Herdman named GNAC Defensive Player of Year (VIDEO)

PORTLAND, Ore. – For the second straight year Simon Fraser University linebacker Jordan Herdman was the unanimous repeat selection as  Great Northwest Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and the Clan placed six players on the All-Conference team.

 

Herdman was the coaches’ selection for Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. The junior led the GNAC and finished the regular season ranked fifth in Division II with an average of 14.8 tackles per game. He also led the league in tackles for loss and was ranked third in Division II with eight solo tackles per game. Herdman’s season was capped by a 26-tackle performance against Humboldt State on Oct. 31, one short of his own GNAC single game record. He set a conference record with 17 solo tackles in that contest.

 

Herdman was named to the All-Conference First Team along with his brother, linebacker Justin Herdman, defensive lineman Quinn Horton, and offensive lineman Michael Couture. All were unanimous selections by conference coaches.  Selected to the All-Conference Second Team were running back Ante Milanovic-Litre and wide receiver Justin Buren.

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