LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Senior All-American defensive back Dion Kuinlan has been named as a finalist for the 2014 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the nation's top small college defensive player representing over 5,000 defensive players from nearly 500 schools in Division II, III, and the NAIA. Mann, the Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, is the only from the NE10, and just one of three from Super Region One.
The Cliff Harris Award recognizes the country's top small college defensive player in NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA. This award highlights exceptional talent and contributions to the game by athletes who have significantly impacted their teams.
Kuinlan became the first Greyhound to be named as a finalist since Derrick Mann was named as one following the 2014 campaign. On the year, he posted a staggering 97 tackles (9.7/game) from his position, which ranked second in the NE10 and among the top 20 in Division II. He also collected four tackles for loss, two interceptions, and three pass breakups for the Greyhounds, allowing opponents only 16.8 points per game.
Division II Cliff Harris Award Finalists:
- Benari Black - Sr, LB, Johnson C. Smith University
- Peyton Buckley- Sr, DB, Augustana University
- Micah Cretsinger- Sr, DB, Saginaw Valley State
- Jamair Diaz- So, DL, Glenville State College
- Larry Elder- Gr, DB, Valdosta State University
- Marquise Fleming- Gr, DL, Wingate University
- Ricky Freymond- Jr, DL, Western Colorado University
- Cam Hollobaugh- Jr, LB, Walsh University
- Josiah Johnson- Sr, S, Ouachita Baptist University
- Dion Kuinlan- Gr, DB, Assumption University
- Myles Menges- Gr, DL, Fort Hays State University
- Clay Schulte- Sr, LB, University of Indianapolis
- Tanner Volk- Sr- S, Central Washington University
- Lashon Young- Fr, DB, Miles College
The winner of the 2024 Cliff Harris Award for NCAA Division II is selected by the Cliff Harris Award committee, which includes Pro Football Hall of Famer Cliff Harris. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
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