Wilkins scored 14 points in Drake’s 45-22 nonconference loss to NAIA defending national champion Grand View. He scored two touchdowns and ran in a two-point conversion as part of a 16-carry, 62-yard rushing performance. Wilkins scored Drake’s first touchdown with a one-yard burst in the second quarter. He also had a six-yard scoring run in the third quarter. Wilkins grabbed one catch for 16 yards to finish with 78 all-purpose yards.

Other Players Nominated: Ben Bolling (CAM), David Rogers (DAV), Atiq Lucas (MAR), Ryan Tentler (STE), Tanner Kuramata (VAL)

Payne opened Stetson’s 2014 scoring with a 28-yard blocked punt return for a touchdown in a 35-16 nonconference victory at Warner, Saturday. He was credited with five tackles (two solo) and also intercepted a pass. Payne’s interception led to Stetson’s fourth touchdown and a 29-10 lead.

Other Players Nominated: Luke Hill (CAM), Joe Benzing (DAV), John Hugunin (DRA), Connor Mathias (MAR), Kye Hall (VAL)

Amick scored eight points in Stetson’s 35-16 victory at Warner, Saturday. He went 2-for-3 on field goal tries, including a Stetson record 48-yard field goal to end the first half’s scoring with Stetson leading 32-10. He later added a 28-yard field goal and was 2-for-2 on PATs.

Other Players Nominated: Adam Lutz (CAM), Trevor Smith (DAV), Cam Bohnert (DRA), Andrew Cassara (VAL)