LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Senior All-American defensive lineman Tindell Frick has been named as a finalist for the 2025 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 one 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.

This is the second-straight season that Assumption had one of the finalists, as Frick joined Dion Kuinlan (2024). On the year, he had 69 tackles, 14.0 tackles for a loss, 11.0 sacks, three pass breakups, and two blocked kicks. He headlines a defense that allowed 22.9 points per game, while also ranking 10^th nationally with 3.25 sacks per game.  Division II Cliff Harris Award Finalists:

• Landon Boss, Linebacker: Emporia State University
• Ja'Kobe Clinton, Linebacker: University of West Florida
• Domonique Davis II, Linebacker: Central State University
• Isi Etute, Defensive End: UNC-Pembroke
• Tristan Exline, Linebacker: UT- Permian Basin
• Kalen Frazier, Defensive Back: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Ricky Freymond, Defensive End: Western Colorado
• Kenyon Garner, Defensive End: Livingstone College
• Clark Griffin, Linebacker: Harding University
• Brandon Hile, Linebacker: Kutztown University
• Tyler King, Defensive Line: Central Washington University
• Logan O'Brien, Linebacker: Chadron State College
• Justin Payoute, Defensive Back: Ferris State
• Clayton Power, Defensive Line: Northwest Missouri State University
• Ean Rhea, Defensive Line: Emory and Henry University
• Michael Shimek, Defensive End: Ashland University
• Xavier Walton, Safety: Angelo State University
• Tindell Frick, Defensive Line: Assumption University
   

The winner of the 2025 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 Monday, January 19^th, 2025.
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