Augustana's Devon Jones is named the 2023 Don Hansen NCAA Division II Special Teams Player of the Year, leading a total of four All-America honors from the Don Hansen Team. The other honorees include Blake Larson as First Team Offense at offensive line, and Peyton Buckley and Avery Book as Second Team honorees. These players played crucial roles in Augustana's achievement of the NSIC Championship in 2023, tying a program record with 11 wins.

By the Numbers
  • Devon Jones led the nation with 19.3 return yards per punt and ranked second with two touchdowns.
  • Blake Larson protected a rushing attack that saw a running back eclipse 1,000 yards on the ground and started all 13 games at right tackle.
  • Peyton Buckley led Augustana with 78 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and three interceptions.
  • Avery Book reset the Augustana single-season punting records in 2023 with an average of 44.8 yards per punt, ranking third in the country.
Bottom Line

Augustana University's Devon Jones' recognition as the Special Teams Player of the Year, alongside three other teammates receiving All-America honors, underlines the team's exceptional talent and its pivotal role in securing the NSIC Championship, marking a historic achievement for the program.