BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Two Patriot League football student athletes earned FCS All-America honors when it was announced by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
 
Fordham graduate student linebacker James Conway claimed AP FCS All-America First Team recognition after leading the FCS in tackles (159) and breaking the FCS and NCAA DI career tackles records (595) during the 2025 season. Conway has also received All-America honors from the Associated Press (AP) and Stats Perform.
 
Lehigh senior offensive lineman Langston Jones was selected to the AFCA FCS All-America Second Team. Jones was part of an offensive line unit that helped the Mountain Hawks rank fourth in the FCS in rushing offense (233.7 ypg), while ranking fourth in the FCS in sacks allowed (0.67).
 
The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and currently selects teams in all five of its divisions.
 
AFCS FCS All-America Release
 
AFCA FCS All-America First Team
James Conway, Fordham, Gr., LB
 
AFCA FCS All-America Second Team
Langston Jones, Lehigh, Sr., OL
 
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