Army West Point Athletics
The Sporting News Names Carter To Preseason All-American Second Team
July 15, 2022 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. – OLB Andre Carter II has been named to the Sporting News 2022 Preseason All-American Second Team announced on Friday.
The Missouri City, Texas native has received his third preseason All-American honor as he was named as a third team All-American by both Phil Steele and Athlon Sports.
Carter became the first Black Knight to be named an AP All-American (Third Team) since 1990 after a breakout 2021 campaign. He set the program single-season sack record with 15.5 which were second in the nation; he added 44 total tackles, 18.5 tackles-for-loss, forced four fumbles, blocked one kick, and tallied one interception in 13 games played.
Carter was selected as Pro Football Network's 2021 All-Independent Defensive Player of the Year, the 2021 Independent Defensive Lineman of the Year, All-ECAC Defensive Player, Phil Steele All-Independent First Team, and Phil Steele All-American Second Team. He was also the recipient of the Thruston Hughes Memorial Award which is presented to the most valuable player on the team as voted on by his teammates.
The Black Knights open the season at Coastal Carolina on September 3 before opening their six-game Michie Stadium against UTSA on September 10.
Season ticket memberships are on sale now with packages priced as low as $160 per seat. A three-game mini-plan package is also available which allows fans the option to create their plan by selecting three games priced as low as $100.Single game tickets are also now available.
To purchase your tickets, call 1-877-TIX-ARMY or visit www.goarmywestpoint.com/tickets.
For complete coverage of Army West Point football, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_Football and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.
The Missouri City, Texas native has received his third preseason All-American honor as he was named as a third team All-American by both Phil Steele and Athlon Sports.
Carter became the first Black Knight to be named an AP All-American (Third Team) since 1990 after a breakout 2021 campaign. He set the program single-season sack record with 15.5 which were second in the nation; he added 44 total tackles, 18.5 tackles-for-loss, forced four fumbles, blocked one kick, and tallied one interception in 13 games played.
Carter was selected as Pro Football Network's 2021 All-Independent Defensive Player of the Year, the 2021 Independent Defensive Lineman of the Year, All-ECAC Defensive Player, Phil Steele All-Independent First Team, and Phil Steele All-American Second Team. He was also the recipient of the Thruston Hughes Memorial Award which is presented to the most valuable player on the team as voted on by his teammates.
The Black Knights open the season at Coastal Carolina on September 3 before opening their six-game Michie Stadium against UTSA on September 10.
Season ticket memberships are on sale now with packages priced as low as $160 per seat. A three-game mini-plan package is also available which allows fans the option to create their plan by selecting three games priced as low as $100.Single game tickets are also now available.
To purchase your tickets, call 1-877-TIX-ARMY or visit www.goarmywestpoint.com/tickets.
For complete coverage of Army West Point football, follow the Black Knights on Twitter and Instagram at @ArmyWP_Football and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.
| Second-team defense |
| DL: Myles Murphy, Clemson DL: Calijah Kancey, Pitt DL: Gervon Dexter, Florida DL: BJ Ojulari, LSU LB: Andre Carter II, Army LB: Trenton Simpson, Clemson LB: Edefuan Olofoshio, Washington CB: Eli Ricks, Alabama CB: Cam Smith, South Carolina S: Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame S: Jalen Catalon, Arkansas |
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