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Pitt’s Weaver and Jones Named Associated Press All-Americans
12/28/2020 12:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Further affirmation of Pitt's Rashad Weaver and Patrick Jones II forming the country's top defensive end duo came today with the news that both players were named to The Associated Press All-America Team.
Weaver was a first-team selection, while Jones was named to the second team.
The pair combined for 16.5 quarterback sacks this season, the highest sack total by a pair of teammates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and tied for first nationally.
Prior to Weaver, the Panthers' last Associated Press first team All-American was defensive tackle Aaron Donald in 2013.
Since 1914, Pitt football players have earned a combined 93 first-team All-America citations.
Weaver (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Cooper City) totaled 35 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery this season. He led the ACC in sacks (0.83 avg., 17th nationally) and tackles for loss (1.6 avg., 16th nationally) per game.
Jones (Chesapeake, Va./Grassfield) compiled 44 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks and a fumble recovery. He led the ACC and ranked fourth in the nation in total sacks. Jones was sixth in the ACC and 14th nationally in total TFLs.
Weaver and Jones have both accepted an invitation to play in the prestigious Reese's Senior Bowl, which annually showcases the country's elite pro prospects. The game, nationally televised by NFL Network, will be held on January 30, 2021, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
The Associated Press All-America Team is one of five squads recognized by the NCAA. The four others—Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Walter Camp Football Foundation—will be revealed over the next 10 days.
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Weaver was a first-team selection, while Jones was named to the second team.
The pair combined for 16.5 quarterback sacks this season, the highest sack total by a pair of teammates in the Atlantic Coast Conference and tied for first nationally.
Prior to Weaver, the Panthers' last Associated Press first team All-American was defensive tackle Aaron Donald in 2013.
Since 1914, Pitt football players have earned a combined 93 first-team All-America citations.
Weaver (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Cooper City) totaled 35 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery this season. He led the ACC in sacks (0.83 avg., 17th nationally) and tackles for loss (1.6 avg., 16th nationally) per game.
Jones (Chesapeake, Va./Grassfield) compiled 44 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, nine sacks and a fumble recovery. He led the ACC and ranked fourth in the nation in total sacks. Jones was sixth in the ACC and 14th nationally in total TFLs.
Weaver and Jones have both accepted an invitation to play in the prestigious Reese's Senior Bowl, which annually showcases the country's elite pro prospects. The game, nationally televised by NFL Network, will be held on January 30, 2021, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala.
The Associated Press All-America Team is one of five squads recognized by the NCAA. The four others—Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Walter Camp Football Foundation—will be revealed over the next 10 days.
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