ATLANTA, Ga. (November 11, 2025) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced its 2025 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Awards on Tuesday, as voted on by the league's head coaches. Following a dominant regular season and a first-place conference finish, Albany State University earned several top honors, headlined by quarterback Isaiah Knowles being named the SIAC Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

The Golden Rams, who finished the regular season 9-1 overall and 8-0 In SIAC play, led all programs with eight total selections, including six First Team honorees. Albany State's offensive line was especially recognized for its dominance, with Noah Stovall (Jr., Warner Robins, Ga.), Leon Wesley (So., Powder Springs, Ga.), and O'Shea Stroman (So., Lithonia, Ga.) all earning First Team All-SIAC honors, anchoring one of the conference's most balanced and explosive offenses.

On the defensive side, Derrick Drayton (R-Jr., College Park, Ga.) was selected to the First Team Defensive Line. At the same time, Isaiah Morrison (R-Jr., Daytona Beach, Fla.), Jonovan Carr (R-So., Lakeland, Fla.), and Tyrell Gainey (R-So., Orlando, Fla.) were all recognized on the Second Team for their consistent impact throughout the season.

In addition, running back Tiant Wyche (So., Jacksonville, Fla.) earned Second Team All-SIAC honors after a breakout sophomore campaign. Return specialist Cameron Watts (Jr., Tyrone, Ga.) earned dual Second Team selections as both Punt Returner and Kick Returner, cementing his status as one of the league's top special teams threats.
 
Isaiah Knowles: Back-to-Back Offensive Player of the Year
Graduate quarterback Isaiah Knowles (Tampa, Fla.) becomes one of the few players in SIAC history to win the Offensive Player of the Year award in back-to-back seasons, solidifying his place among the conference's elite. Known for his poise, leadership, and precision passing, Knowles orchestrated Albany State's high-powered offense, which led the SIAC in total offense, scoring, and passing efficiency.

This season, Knowles guided the Golden Rams to one of their most successful campaigns in recent history, highlighted by a 31-3 victory over Benedict College to secure the program's first SIAC Championship hosting berth since 2019. His ability to command the field and deliver in key moments has made him a cornerstone of Albany State's success and a respected leader both on and off the gridiron.

Albany State's 2025 SIAC All-Conference Honorees
First Team All-SIAC

• Offensive Line: Noah Stovall – Jr. – Warner Robins, Ga.
• Offensive Line: Leon Wesley – So. – Powder Springs, Ga.
• Offensive Line: O'Shea Stroman – So. – Lithonia, Ga.
• Quarterback: Isaiah Knowles – Gr. – Tampa, Fla. (Offensive Player of the Year)
• Defensive Line: Derrick Drayton – R-Jr. – College Park, Ga.

Second Team All-SIAC

• Running Back: Tiant Wyche – So. – Jacksonville, Fla.
• Defensive Line: Isaiah Morrison – R-Jr. – Daytona Beach, Fla.
• Defensive Back: Jonavan Carr – R-So. – Lakeland, Fla.
• Defensive Back: Tyrell Gainey – R-So. – Orlando, Fla.
• Punt Returner: Cameron Watts – Jr. – Tyrone, Ga.
• Kick Returner: Cameron Watts – Jr. – Tyrone, Ga.

2025 SIAC Individual Awards

• Overall Player of the Year (MVP): Fabian Duncan, Allen
• Offensive Player of the Year: Isaiah Knowles, Albany State
• Defensive Player of the Year: Domonique Davis II, Central State
• Freshman of the Year: Xzavier Jackson, Clark Atlanta
• Newcomer of the Year: Xzavier Jackson, Clark Atlanta
• Coach of the Year: Felton Huggins Jr., Kentucky State
• Elite 16 Award: Jaxon Williams, Benedict

With postseason accolades and the No. 1 seed in hand, Albany State now turns its attention to the 2025 SIAC Football Championship, where it will face Benedict College in a rematch of last year's title game on Saturday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m. at the ASU Coliseum, live on ESPN+.