CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- UNI defensive back Benny Sapp III and placekicker Matthew Cook have been named STATS Perform FCS All-Americans, as announced on Tuesday morning.
Sapp, a first time STATS Perform All-American honoree was named to the second team defense, while Cook picked up third team honors, his second consecutive season earning recognition after a second team nod last fall. The Panther duo are just two of 14 players from the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) to earn recognition from STATS Perform.
Sapp, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and senior captain for the 2022 Panthers, recorded 54 tackles with one forced fumble this season, while also tying for the league-lead with four interceptions .