ALBANY, Georgia — Albany State University linebacker Jay Gaskins has picked up more post-season honors. Gaskins highlights the Daktronics All-America team, which was announced by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America. In addition to first-team honors, Gaskins earned the Ron Lenz Division II National Defensive Player of the Year honor after being named the Super Region Two and SIAC Defensive Player of the Year. He was the lone representative from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) to be named to the team.The 6-2, 200-pound senior from Tifton, had 73 tackles (42 solo) to help lead Albany State to an appearance in the NCAA playoffs. Gaskins, who led the ASU “Dirty Blue” defense with 11 sacks, notched with 17.5 tackles for losses of 75 yards in 12 games for the Rams. He also had five pass breakups, three fumble recoveries for 67 yards, two quarterback hurries and a forced fumble. Gaskins was selected to play in the third annual HBCU All-Star Bowl, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
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