University of Akron senior linebacker Jatavis Brown was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference on Thursday by Phil Steele.
Steele also named junior defensive lineman Jamal Marcus to the second team, and senior offensive lineman Isaiah Williams, senior nose tackle Cody Grice (Firestone), senior defensive lineman Rodney Coe and senior punter Zach Paul to the third team.
Grice, a team captain, has started every game of his collegiate career and 24 tackles, 1½ sacks and a fumble recovery this season. Grice also scored four touchdowns as a fullback on the offensive side of the ball.
• Mount Union junior Mitch Doraty (Medina) was named the winner of the 2015 Rimington Award, given to the top center in NCAA Division III.