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Bayless Named Sporting News All-American

JONESBORO, ARK. (12/17/19) – Arkansas State wide receiver Omar Bayless has been tabbed a 2019 Sporting News College Football All-American, announced Tuesday.

Bayless has already been named an All-American by the Associated Press (AP) and the Walter Camp Football Foundation this year. Bayless has now been named to three of the five prestigious teams used to determine consensus All-America status.

Bayless was one of four players chosen at the wide receiver position as the list complied of 52 of the nation's top-players.

Also, a 2019 Pro Football Focus (PFF) Honorable Mention pick and the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, Bayless ended the regular season with 84 receptions for 1,473 yards and 16 touchdowns while also adding a pair of blocked kicks.