Findlay, Ohio- D2Football.com released their Elite 100 All-American selections, Dec. 27 and University of Findlay seniors
Michael Jerrell and
Mike Rigerman were both honored.
First Team- OL
Jerrell, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, established himself as one of the top offensive lineman to wear the Orange and Black, earning Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Offensive Lineman of the Year and first team all-Super Region 1 this past season. An all-American last season, Findlay's star right tackle played in 48 games for the Oilers including 40 consecutive starts to conclude his career. Those 48 games are second-most by an offensive lineman in program history.Â
Second Team- TE
This season's Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Offensive Player of the Year, Rigerman put together one of the best seasons by a tight end in program history. In 2023, the Arcade, New York native hauled in 59 receptions for 739 yards including eight touchdowns. He leaves Findlay as the program's all-time leader in receiving yards as a tight end with 1,807. This is Rigerman's fourth second team all-American honor this season.Â
After earning the honor last season, Jerrell became the fourth Oiler to earn all-American status by D2Football.com. This is Rigerman's first honor from D2Football.com, making him the fifth Oiler to earn the status.