The CAA announced its 2024 football all-conference teams, with Elon, Campbell, and North Carolina A&T well-represented. Elon’s senior wide receiver/kick returner Chandler Brayboy captured the spotlight as the CAA Special Teams Player of the Year, while nine Phoenix players, three Camels, and three Aggies earned all-conference honors.
Below is a detailed look at each team’s standout performers, along with the complete list of honorees:
Chandler Brayboy: ‘Explosive’ Season In Special Teams, All-Purpose Play
Elon’s Chandler Brayboy, a redshirt senior from Pembroke (Purnell Swett HS), capped a stellar season by earning the CAA Special Teams Player of the Year award and securing first-team honors at both wide receiver and kick returner.
Brayboy ranked second nationally in kick return average (35.3 yards per return), with two kickoff returns for touchdowns. His all-purpose yardage (151.4 per game) led the CAA and was fifth nationally. As a receiver, he recorded 89.0 yards per game, ranking third in the league, and caught eight touchdown passes.
Brayboy dominated conference-only play, leading the CAA in receiving yards (826) and finishing second in receptions (47). Pro Football Focus recognized his consistency, tying him for the best return rating in the FCS. His explosive contributions on offense and special teams made him an invaluable asset for the Phoenix, capping an outstanding career.
Elon’s All-Conference Honorees
Elon boasted nine all-conference players in 2024, including four first-team selections:
- Chandler Brayboy (WR/KR): Special Teams Player of the Year and a dominant dual-threat weapon.
- Kevin Burkett (OL): Rated the top pass-blocking lineman in FCS by PFF, anchoring an offensive line that enabled two 500-yard rushers.
- Caleb Curtain (S): A two-time All-American, Curtain led Elon in tackles (75) and passes defended (11) and had two critical interceptions, including against Duke.
- Jeff Yurk (P): Led the FCS in punting average (47.9 yards) with 26 punts of 50+ yards, including a 72-yarder.
Other honorees included:
- Cazeem Moore (DL, Second Team): Registered a team-high 12 tackles for loss, six sacks, and three forced fumbles, ranking among the CAA’s top defenders.
- Tony Hart (Specialist, Second Team): Led the nation with 12 special teams tackles, making critical contributions in every game.
- Josh Johnson (DL, Third Team): Added 8.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries, proving to be a consistent disruptor on defense.
- Rushawn Baker (RB, Honorable Mention): Finished the season with 859 rushing yards, including four consecutive 100-yard games to close the year.
- Dylan Magazu (FB/TE, Honorable Mention): A versatile contributor who added 10 receptions, four tackles, and a touchdown catch in a win over Campbell.
Campbell’s All-Conference Standouts
The Camels had three players recognized in 2024, led by first-team wide receiver Sincere Brown.
- Sincere Brown: Brown became Campbell’s third 1,000-yard receiver with 1,028 yards and a school-record 12 touchdowns. He ranked fourth nationally in receiving touchdowns and delivered five 100-yard games, including 150 yards and two scores against North Carolina A&T.
- Jalen Brooks (LB): A second-team selection, Brooks set a school record with 118 tackles, including 8.5 for loss and four sacks. He led the CAA in fumble recoveries and earned Defensive Player of the Week honors after Campbell’s first win over a ranked opponent (Western Carolina).
- Bobby Cleary (SPEC): An honorable mention for the second consecutive year, Cleary anchored Campbell’s special teams as the long snapper for the second consecutive season, contributing to a productive punting and kicking game.
North Carolina A&T’s All-Conference Players
Three Aggies earned CAA recognition in 2024:
- Karon Prunty (CB): A third-team selection, Prunty recorded 27 tackles, an interception, and four pass breakups in his final season.
- Korion Sharpe (OL): An honorable mention pick, Sharpe’s four-year consistency on the offensive line has earned him multiple all-conference nods in his career.
- Aaron Harris (KR): Averaged 30 yards per kickoff return on 13 returns, including a 100-yard touchdown against rival North Carolina Central.
Complete List of CAA All-Conference Honorees
2024 CAA All-Conference Awards
TOP OVERALL HONORS
- Offensive Player of the Year: Derek Robertson, Monmouth
- Defensive Player of the Year: Josiah Silver, New Hampshire
- Special Teams Player of the Year: Chandler Brayboy, Elon
- Coach of the Year: Billy Cosh, Stony Brook
- Offensive Rookie of the Year: David Avit, Villanova
- Defensive Rookie of the Year: Matthew Traynor, Richmond
- Chuck Boone Leadership Award: Caleb Curtain, Elon
FIRST TEAM ALL-CAA
- QB – Derek Robertson, Monmouth
- RB – Roland Dempster, Stony Brook
- RB – Marcus Yarns, Delaware
- FB – Sone Ntoh, Monmouth
- WR – Chandler Brayboy, Elon
- WR – Sincere Brown, Campbell
- WR – Landon Ruggieri, Bryant
- TE – Carter Runyon, Towson
- OL – Kevin Burkett, Elon
- OL – Tom Elia, Richmond
- OL – Brock Gingrich, Delaware
- OL – Charles Grant, William & Mary
- OL – Jake Picard, Villanova
- DL – Jeremiah Grant, Richmond
- DL – Rushawn Lawrence, Stony Brook
- DL – Westley Neal, Jr., Rhode Island
- DL – Flex Ruiz, New Hampshire
- DL – Josiah Silver, New Hampshire
- LB – Brendan Bell, Villanova
- LB – Shane Hartzell, Villanova
- LB – Dontae Lunan, UAlbany
- LB – A.J. Pena, Rhode Island
- CB – Jalen Jones, William & Mary
- CB – Isas Waxter, Villanova
- S – Caleb Curtain, Elon
- S – Wande Owens, New Hampshire
- PK – Nick Mazzie, New Hampshire
- KR – Chandler Brayboy, Elon
- PR – Carson Jenkins, William & Mary
- P – Jeff Yurk, Elon
- SPEC – Tommy Smith, Rhode Island
SECOND TEAM ALL-CAA
- QB – Seth Morgan, New Hampshire
- RB – Zach Palmer-Smith, Richmond
- RB – Bronson Yoder, William & Mary
- FB – Tommy Smith, Rhode Island
- WR – Marquis Buchanan, Rhode Island
- WR – Josh Derry, Monmouth
- WR – Logan Tomlinson, New Hampshire
- TE – Cal Redman, Stony Brook
- OL – Bradley Anyanwu, Delaware
- OL – Brock Bethea, Rhode Island
- OL – JT Cornelius, Monmouth
- OL – Ozzie Hutchinson, UAlbany
- OL – Tyler McDuffie, Hampton
- OL – Ralph Paige, Towson
- DL – Camden Byrd, Richmond
- DL – Xavier Holmes, Maine
- DL – Cazeem Moore, Elon
- DL – Michael Otty, Bryant
- LB – Jalen Brooks, Campbell
- LB – Ty Davis, Delaware
- LB – Carter Glassmyer, Richmond
- LB – Ryan Toscano, New Hampshire
- CB – Tyron Herring, Delaware
- CB – Fredrick Mallay, Rhode Island
- CB – Rudy Silvera, Stony Brook
- S – Marcus Barnes, William & Mary
- S – Ty Trinh, Villanova
- PK – Enda Kirby, Stony Brook
- KR – TJ Speight, Monmouth
- PR – Jake Thaw, Delaware
- P – Aaron Trusler, Richmond
- SPEC – Tony Hart, Elon
THIRD TEAM ALL-CAA
- QB – Camden Coleman, Richmond
- QB – Devin Farrell, Rhode Island
- RB – Malik Grant, Rhode Island
- RB – Devin Matthews, Towson
- FB – Trey McDonald, William & Mary
- WR – Nick DeGennaro, Richmond
- WR – Phil Lutz, Delaware
- WR – Montigo Moss, Maine
- WR – TJ Speight, Monmouth
- TE – Caleb Fauria, Delaware
- OL – Tre Alexander, Rhode Island
- OL – Andrew Berkery, Bryant
- OL – Joe Horn, Maine
- OL – Niko Papic, Stony Brook
- OL – Dylan Poirier, New Hampshire
- DL – Dasean Dixon, UAlbany
- DL – Jurnee Dunbar, Towson
- DL – Josh Johnson, Elon
- DL – Akie Nance, Hampton
- DL – Isaiah Rogers, Monmouth
- LB – Cole Brockwell, Rhode Island
- LB – Wayne Galloway, Richmond
- LB – Ryan Moran, Monmouth
- LB – AJ Roberts, Stony Brook
- LB – Alex Washington, William & Mary
- CB – Myles Brodie, Towson
- CB – Karon Prunty, North Carolina A&T
- S – Emmanuel Gomes, Rhode Island
- S – KT Seay, Delaware
- S – Matthew Traynor, Richmond
- PK – Keegan Vaughan, Towson
- KR – Trevin Ewing, Maine
- PR – Jacari Carter, UAlbany
- P – Sean Lehane, New Hampshire
- SPEC – Gavin Urda, New Hampshire
HONORABLE MENTION: Connor Watkins, QB, Villanova; Darius Wilson, QB, William & Mary; David Avit, RB, Villanova; Rushawn Baker, RB, Elon; Dylan Magazu, FB, Elon; Seven McGee, WR, UAlbany; Sean McElwain, TE, William & Mary; Jack Neri, TE, Monmouth; Anwar O’Neal, OL, Delaware; Will Marotta, OL, UAlbany; Ryan McKenna, OL, William & Mary; Cade Salyers, OL, Richmond; Korion Sharpe, OL, North Carolina A&T; Stephane Voltaire, OL, Villanova; Nate Reed, PK, Delaware; Aaron Harris, KR, North Carolina A&T; Melkart Abou-Jaoude, DL, Delaware; Davin Dzidzienyo, DL, William & Mary; Izaiah Henderson, DL, Maine; Miles Mitchell, DL, Monmouth; Obinna Nwobodo, DL, Villanova; Carson Primrose, DL, Rhode Island; John Gioia, LB, Towson; Devin Hightower, LB, Rhode Island; Gavin Moul, LB, Delaware; Dylan Trainer, LB, Delaware; Nate Evans, CB, Delaware; Jamaree Gibson, CB, Maine; Noah Stansbury, CB, New Hampshire; Tre Everett, S, Hampton; Jabril Hayes, S, Richmond; Bobby Cleary, SPEC, Campbell; John Kearney, SPEC, William & Mary; Tyler Merwarth, SPEC, UAlbany.
Information compiled and written with help from ChatGPT, with information provided by Elon, Campbell and NC A&T sports information, as well as the CAA. All content at NC Football News is edited by real humans.
