ZeVeyon Furcron (4.00 GPA/Sport Studies) and fullback
Jacob Garrett (3.986 GPA/Marketing) were named to the first team, while quarterbacks
Stone Labanowitz (3.397 GPA/Radio) were honorable mentions.
A two-time Missouri Valley Offensive Lineman of the Week and First-Team All-MVFC selectee, Furcron carries a perfect 4.00 GPA as a student in Southern Illinois’ Master of Science in Education program. The fifth-year senior has started 40 games over his career, including 33-consecutive games at left guard.
Garrett was named to the league’s All-Academic team for the second time in his career. The third-year fullback is the lead blocker for a Southern Illinois program that owns the third-best passing offense and fourth-best rushing attack in the MVFC this season. Garrett has played in all nine games, starting eight, and has recorded four catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.