Following the conclusion of its common season, the United Soccer League (UFL) introduced its All-League crew, that includes a notable HBCU alum.
Former Tennessee State large receiver and Deacon Jones trophy recipient Chris Rowland was named to the All-UFL crew as each a receiver and return specialist.
Enjoying in all 10 video games for the DC Defenders, Rowland completed second within the UFL in receiving yards (522) and third in whole receptions (42), accounting for 3 touchdowns.
He additionally ranked within the prime 10 in kick and punt returns, serving to lead the Defenders to a 6-4 document and a playoff berth.
A standout large receiver at Tennessee State, Rowland amassed 5,516 all-purpose yards and 17 whole touchdowns in his faculty profession.
In his remaining season in 2019, he turned the one large receiver up to now to win the Deacon Jones trophy, awarded to the highest participant in black faculty soccer every year.
Rowland and the DC Defenders will play for a shot at a UFL championship this Saturday once they go on the street to face the St. Louis Battlehawks
