FB: Texas Wesleyan’s Ernest Ceasar Earns SAC Offensive and Athlete of the Year Honors

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Ernest Ceasar of Texas Wesleyan University has been named the 2024 Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Offensive Player of the Year and Athlete of the Year, as announced by the league office Friday afternoon.

The honors were determined by a vote of the conference’s head coaches.

Ceasar propelled the Rams to an undefeated regular season, rushing for 1,109 yards and an NAIA single-season record of 40 touchdowns, averaging 110.9 yards per game. He also led the SAC in all-purpose yardage with 1,369 yards and concluded his collegiate career with 63 rushing touchdowns.

The SAC also recognized other standout performers. Isiah Cotton of OUAZ was named Defensive Player of the Year, while Draylon Roberson of Panhandle State earned Special Teams Player of the Year. Corey Floyd, Jr., of OUAZ was honored as Newcomer of the Year, Tyrone Morgan of Wayland Baptist received Freshman of the Year, and Jarrail Jackson of Texas College was selected as Coach of the Year after leading the Steers to a historic 7-3 record.

Cotton anchored OUAZ’s defense, ranking fourth in the SAC with 79 tackles, including 35 solo stops. He also recorded 12.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.

Roberson excelled in the return game for Panhandle State, leading the league with 641 kick return yards and three touchdowns.

Floyd, Jr. paced OUAZ’s defensive front with 15.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks, while Morgan contributed eight pass breakups, two interceptions, and 22 solo tackles for Wayland Baptist.

Jackson’s Texas College team posted its best season in program history, finishing 7-3 overall and tying for third in the SAC standings with a 5-3 conference record.

A complete list of the SAC award winners and All-Conference teams is provided below:

SAC 2024 Award Winners

• Offensive Player of the Year: Ernest Ceasar, Texas Wesleyan
• Defensive Player of the Year: Isiah Cotton, OUAZ
• Special Teams Player of the Year: Draylon Roberson, Panhandle State
• Newcomer of the Year: Corey Floyd, Jr., OUAZ
• Freshman of the Year: Tyrone Morgan, Wayland Baptist
• Athlete of the Year: Ernest Ceasar, Texas Wesleyan
• Coach of the Year: Jarrail Jackson, Texas College

For a complete list of First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention All-SAC selections, please click on the link.