CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its 2024 All-CIAA Teams on Friday with 10 Bowie State players earning recognition on the annual squads recognizing the conference's best. Bowie State is highlighted by the Offensive Rookie of the Year in Micah Robinson.

Two Bulldogs earn First Team All-Conference featuring offensive lineman Jared Achuff and linebacker Sadiq Salawu while four Bulldogs tabbed Second Team All-CIAA in wide receiver Joseph Towler, punter Justin Zavala, punt returner Awesome Waller, Jr., and Robinson. Additionally, four Bulldogs garnered CIAA All-Rookie Team accolades featuring Robinson, quarterback Kevin Taylor, kicker Chris Coleman and running back Maximus Jones.

Robinson tacked on 763 rushing yards on 118 carries and five TD's for 2024. His longest rush was for 57 yards against Elizabeth City State (11/2). Additionally, he racked up career-high's in rushing yards (181) vs. ECSU, rushing TDs (4) vs. ECSU, receptions yards (58) vs. B-State, receiving TD (2) vs. B-State. He has led the Bulldogs rushing game this season and ranks second in the CIAA for rushing average (6.0).

A native of Cherry Hill, NJ, Achuff was a captain of the Bulldogs football team and anchor of the offensive line that owned 1,863 rushing yards and 18 TD's this season for BSU. The Bulldogs offense was third in the CIAA, averaging 29.4 points per game, fourth in the league for 2-point conversions and second for 176.3 rushing yards per game. 

Salawu, a native of Upper Marlboro, Md., led the Bulldogs defense in tackles this season with 93 total which was a conference second best to go along with 6.5 TFL (29 yds), 1.5 sacks (21 yds) and two passes defended. His best game was against nationally ranked Lenoir Rhyne in which he posted 15 tackles including nine solo and a QB hurry.

Towler led the Bulldogs receiving unit in his freshman debut, appearing in eight games with 25 receptions, 554 yards and five TD's this season. His longest reception was 65 yards vs. Fayetteville State and his most receptions yards in a game this season was against Virginia Union at 106 yards. The 
Washington, D.C., native is fourth in the CIAA for average catch (22.4) and average yards per game (56.0).

Zavala ranked second in the CIAA for punts inside the 20 (12) while he has a conference long of 59 yards for a punt this season with an average of 41.8 which is second in the CIAA. The Bowie, Md., native punted 32 times for 1,332 yards with a long of 69, 13 inside the 20 and (3) 50+. He recorded 36 kickoffs for 1,910 yards (53.1), (6) FC's and just two touchbacks. 

As for Waller, Jr., the Baltimore, Md., native was second in the CIAA for punt returns (8.8 average) and posted the longest punt return this season at 41 yards (1st in CIAA). Additionally, Waller, Jr. combined for five receptions, 32 yards and TD this season. Lastly, he posted one kick return for 29 yards while picked up 10 punt returns for 98 yards and an average of 9.8 returns and 14.0 per game.

Leading off the Rookie Team was Coleman appeared in 10 games this season, charting 11 punts for 354 yards including a long of 51 yards (32.2), three FC's, five I20 and one 50+. Additionally, the Arnold, Md., native recorded one kickoff for 45 yards. Through 10 games, Coleman is 4-7 in field goals with a long of 41 yards (57-percent). The most field goals he made in a game this season was two against Bluefield State. 

Behind breakout freshman Robinson, Jones appeared in 10 games, rushing for 291 yards on 56 carries and six TDs. Jones season highs include rushing yards (62) vs. Bluefield State, longest rush (25) vs. Bluefield State, reception yards (10) and longest reception (8 yds) against Virginia Union.

Taylor has appeared in all 10 games, including nine starts for Bowie State as a redshirt freshman at the QB position. He completed 138 passes for 1,478 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Waldorf, Md., native rushed 78 times for 194 yards and three TD's. He posted career-highs in the following: rushing yards (47) vs. Livingstone, (19) longest rush vs. Bluefield State, (200 passing yards) vs. Fayetteville State, (3) passing TD's vs. Bluefield State and his longest pass of 65 yards against Fayetteville State. Taylor is fifth in the CIAA for TD's (13) and percentage (56.2). He has earned CIAA Rookie of the Week twice this season.


First-Team All-CIAA

Tight End:
Kameron King (Fayetteville) 

Offensive Linemen:
Jared Achuff (Bowie State) 
Michael Todd (Fayetteville) 
Bruno Onwuazor (VSU) 
Kyle Estep (JCSU) 
Larry Jones Jr. (VUU) 
 

Wide Receivers:
Brevin Caldwell (JCSU) 
Reginald Vick Jr. (VUU)  
 

Quarterback:
Darius Ocean (JCSU) 

Running Backs:
Jada Byers (VUU) 
Travon Tensley (Shaw) 

Place Kicker:
Brady Myers (VUU)  

Kick Returner:
Zyaire Tart (Lincoln (PA)) 

Defensive Linemen: 
Saevion Gibbs (Shaw) 
Lamone Hill Jr. (JCSU) 
Davion Watkins (Livingstone)  
Isaac Anderson (VUU) 

Linebackers:  
Benari Black (JCSU) 
Sadiq Salawu (Bowie State)  
Carl Poole Jr. (VSU) 

Defensive Backs: 
Shamar Baker (JCSU 
Justin Fleming (WSSU) 
William Davis (VUU) 
Donavan Howard (VSU) 

Punter:
Marvin Holmes (VUU) 

Punt Returner:
JahTwan Stafford (WSSU) 

Second-Team All-CIAA

Tight End:
Kalen Carver (VUU)

Offensive Linemen: 
Queonte Hilliard (Shaw)  
Keith Quick (WSSU) 
Jamari Mason (JCSU) 
Mathias Nielsen (VUU)  
Joshua Beatty (JCSU) 

Wide Receivers: 
Joseph Towler (Bowie State)  
Kevin Gayles (VSU) 

Quarterback:
Romelo Williams (VSU) 

Running Backs: 
Trevon Hester (WSSU) 
Micah Robinson (Bowie State)  

Place Kicker:
Jason Zapata (Livingstone)  

Kick Returner:
Ja'qun Wilkins (JCSU)

Defensive Linemen: 
Jayshaun Alston (VSU) 
Jalen Banks (Shaw)  
Mustapha Coly (VSU) 
Osmanis Aguilera (Livingstone)  

Linebackers: 
Jack Smith (JCSU) 
KJ McNeil (VSU) 
Quewon Hilliard (Shaw)  

Defensive Backs: 
Ja'qun Wilkins (JCSU) 
Noah Gibson (Shaw)  
Kolby Merritt (Fayetteville)  
Kevin Larkins Jr. (Livingstone)  

Punter:
Justin Zavala (Bowie State) 

Punt Returner:
Awesome Waller Jr. (Bowie State) 

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