Brookings, South Dakota — Linebacker Logan Backhaus and offensive tackle Garret Greenfield from national runner-up South Dakota State were named Tuesday to the Athlon Spring 2021 FCS All-America Team. The 29-member squad features football student-athletes from 19 schools and 10 conferences.
A senior from Spirit Lake, Iowa, Backhaus ranked second on the team with 72 total tackles, including a team-best 9.5 tackles for loss with a pair of sacks. Backhaus registered double figures in tackles three times, while adding an interception, forced fumble and pass breakup.
Greenfield was selected for his fourth All-America team this season, earning first-team recognition for his role in helping pave the way for an offensive unit that averaged 29.2 points and 403.1 yards of total offense per game. He also has been honored on All-America squads selected by Stats Perform, The Associated Press and the American Football Coaches Association.
South Dakota State reached a national championship for the first time in program history, finishing with an 8-2 overall record. The Jackrabbits earned a share of the Missouri Valley Football Conference title and were awarded the top seed for the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
