After another terrific season, VMI junior linebacker Stone Snyder was a repeat selection for the Athlon Sports Postseason All-America Team announced by the organization Wednesday morning.
The Richmond, Virginia, native was one of seven players to earn the honor for a second consecutive season.
Already named a postseason All-American by Hero Sports and Stats Perform, Snyder earned First Team All-Southern Conference honors in 2021 for a second straight year and was recognized by the media as the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year. He led the league in tackles for the second straight season averaging 10.9 per game and as he totaled 120 for the year (49 solo, 71 assisted).
Snyder led the team in tackles for loss (11 for 36 yards), sacks (4), quarterback hurries (5) and fumble recoveries with three. He was named SoCon Defensive Player of the Week Sept. 27 after a season-best 19 tackles against Wofford and was also selected to the 2021 Buck Buchanan Top 25 Watch list for the second straight year.
The 2021 Athlon Sports FCS Postseason All-America team consists of 30 players representing 22 schools and nine conferences.
