(Peru, Neb.)—On Friday, December 16, the Associated Press released its AP NAIA All-America Teams. Peru State defensive lineman
Devin Adams (Pembroke Pines, Fla.) was named AP NAIA First Team All-American.
On Thursday, Adams eanred 2022 AFCA NAIA Coaches' All-America Second Team recognition.
Devin Adams
A junior, Adams won Heart North Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
Adams had 52 tackles and 7.5 sacks this season for the Bobcats. He also had 21 tackles for loss for a total of 82 yards.
Peru State finished the season with back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2006-2007 as they went 6-5 and 4-1 in Heart North Conference play under the direction of first year head coach Phil Ockinga.