Tulane Well Represented on Phil Steele FBS Postseason All-Conference Teams
Jan 4, 2019 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – Eight Tulane University football players were honored this week by the Phil Steele College Football Magazine, as the publication announced its 2018 FBS Postseason All-Conference and All-America teams.
Junior long snapper Geron Eatherly highlighted the postseason awards list for the Green Wave as he was named Fourth Team All-America. Eatherly earned the recognition after he appeared in all 13 of Tulane's games in 2018. He also played a key role on Tulane's special teams unit.
In addition to Eatherly, seven other Tulane student-athletes were selected to Phil Steele's All-American Athletic Conference team.
Eatherly, senior cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. and sophomore defensive lineman Patrick Johnson were each selected First Team All-AAC. Junior running back Darius Bradwell, junior wide receiver Darnell Mooney and senior safety Roderic Teamer Jr. were named Second Team All-AAC. Senior linebacker Zachery Harris and freshman returner Amare Jones were tabbed Third Team All-AAC.
As a senior in 2018, Lewis established himself as one of the league's best cornerbacks. Lewis led The American and ranked third nationally in passes defended, averaging 1.6 per game. He also had a team-leading three interceptions and ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 56.
Johnson was named to the team following a breakout sophomore campaign where he finished with 10.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 49 tackles. His 10.5 sacks are tied for 13th nationally and are tied for the most among all sophomores nationally. In addition, Johnson is just the third player in school history to finish with double-digit sacks.
Bradwell earned a spot on the team after he led Tulane in rushing, averaging 87.2 yards per game, which ranked eighth in The American. Bradwell's breakout junior season also saw him post single-season career best in rushing yards (1,134) and touchdowns (11). Bradwell capped the year on a high note as he earned 2018 Cure Bowl Most Valuable Player honors thanks to a game high 150 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns in the Green Wave's 41-24 win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
Mooney was selected to the team after he posted team bests in receptions (48), receiving yards (993) and touchdowns (eight). His 20.6 yards per catch led The American and ranked sixth nationally. He also started in every game.
Teamer received the all-conference nod following a senior season which saw him set a single-season high for tackles with 72. The New Orleans native finished second on the team in tackles, had six pass breakups and one interception. Teamer finished with 10 or more tackles twice and was named AAC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the East Carolina game.
Harris, a New Orleans native, earned all-conference recognition after he totaled a single-season career-best 95 tackles. His 95 tackles also led the team and ranked 10th in The American. His 12.5 tackles for loss ranked second on the squad. Harris totaled 10 or more tackles in three games this season and recorded at least half a tackle for loss in 11 of the Green Wave's 13 games in 2018 including the final nine games of the season.
Jones was the only Tulane freshman to earn all-conference honors. The Frisco, Texas, native earned the postseason recognition after he finished third on the team in all purpose yardage, averaging 72.2 yards per game. Jones was especially key in the return game, as he totaled 558 kickoff return yards and 113 punt return yards. Jones led The American and ranked fifth nationally in kickoff return average (27.9).
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Junior long snapper Geron Eatherly highlighted the postseason awards list for the Green Wave as he was named Fourth Team All-America. Eatherly earned the recognition after he appeared in all 13 of Tulane's games in 2018. He also played a key role on Tulane's special teams unit.
In addition to Eatherly, seven other Tulane student-athletes were selected to Phil Steele's All-American Athletic Conference team.
Eatherly, senior cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. and sophomore defensive lineman Patrick Johnson were each selected First Team All-AAC. Junior running back Darius Bradwell, junior wide receiver Darnell Mooney and senior safety Roderic Teamer Jr. were named Second Team All-AAC. Senior linebacker Zachery Harris and freshman returner Amare Jones were tabbed Third Team All-AAC.
As a senior in 2018, Lewis established himself as one of the league's best cornerbacks. Lewis led The American and ranked third nationally in passes defended, averaging 1.6 per game. He also had a team-leading three interceptions and ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 56.
Johnson was named to the team following a breakout sophomore campaign where he finished with 10.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss and 49 tackles. His 10.5 sacks are tied for 13th nationally and are tied for the most among all sophomores nationally. In addition, Johnson is just the third player in school history to finish with double-digit sacks.
Bradwell earned a spot on the team after he led Tulane in rushing, averaging 87.2 yards per game, which ranked eighth in The American. Bradwell's breakout junior season also saw him post single-season career best in rushing yards (1,134) and touchdowns (11). Bradwell capped the year on a high note as he earned 2018 Cure Bowl Most Valuable Player honors thanks to a game high 150 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns in the Green Wave's 41-24 win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
Mooney was selected to the team after he posted team bests in receptions (48), receiving yards (993) and touchdowns (eight). His 20.6 yards per catch led The American and ranked sixth nationally. He also started in every game.
Teamer received the all-conference nod following a senior season which saw him set a single-season high for tackles with 72. The New Orleans native finished second on the team in tackles, had six pass breakups and one interception. Teamer finished with 10 or more tackles twice and was named AAC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in the East Carolina game.
Harris, a New Orleans native, earned all-conference recognition after he totaled a single-season career-best 95 tackles. His 95 tackles also led the team and ranked 10th in The American. His 12.5 tackles for loss ranked second on the squad. Harris totaled 10 or more tackles in three games this season and recorded at least half a tackle for loss in 11 of the Green Wave's 13 games in 2018 including the final nine games of the season.
Jones was the only Tulane freshman to earn all-conference honors. The Frisco, Texas, native earned the postseason recognition after he finished third on the team in all purpose yardage, averaging 72.2 yards per game. Jones was especially key in the return game, as he totaled 558 kickoff return yards and 113 punt return yards. Jones led The American and ranked fifth nationally in kickoff return average (27.9).
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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