PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Don Hansen football Committee released their 2011 NCAA All-America team this morning. The list includes 88 players spread across three teams, as well as 95 more players, who received honorable mentions. The Statesmen were among the leaders, placing seven players with some form of Don Hansen All-America honors.

Senior cornerback Dominique Davenport and senior center Darrell Leopold were given top honors, earning All-America first team honors. Davenport recorded five interceptions this past season, and 15 pass breakups. Davenport set a school record with 15 career interceptions.

Leopold was the centerpiece of the offensive line that protected senior quarterback Micah Davis, a Don Hansen All-America second team honoree. Davis passed for 3,764 yards and 23 touchdowns, and also rushed for 13 touchdowns during the 2011 season.

Senior defensive lineman Robbie Mayers was also named to the Don Hansen All-America second team. Mayers tallied 67 tackles, and five and a half sacks this past season. He also had one interception.

Senior wide receiver Chance Dennis and junior running back Brandon Lucas were both named to the Honorable Mention team. Dennis caught 80 passes on the season for 1,022 yards and seven touchdowns. Lucas was named to the team as an all-purpose position rushed for 663 yards, had 151 yards receiving, returned punts for 118 yards, and tallied 820 yards on kick returns for the season. Lucas also threw a 62-yard touchdown pass.

Linebacker Ixavier Triplett was also named to the Honorable Mention team. Triplett posted a team-high 82 tackles on the season including 10 tackles for a loss, and two and a half sacks. He also picked off one pass, and forced four fumbles with two recoveries.

Complete Don Hansen NCAA D-II All-America Team Release (PDF)