Football

Fifteen NJAC Players Named to D3football.com All-Region 2 Team

PITMAN, NJ --- D3football.com announced its 2025 All-Region 2 selections, with 15 New Jersey Athletic Conference players earning recognition for their outstanding performances this season. The NJAC placed six players on the first team, four on the second team and five on the third team across the offensive and defensive units. Region 2 includes the Centennial Conference, Empire 8, Landmark Conference, Liberty League, NJAC and Presidents' Athletic Conference.
 
First Team Offense
 
  • Colin Hart, Christopher Newport, WR – First Team All-NJAC wide receiver who led the conference with 1,273 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns on 57 catches in 11 games
  • Andrew Belford, Christopher Newport, G – First Team All-NJAC offensive lineman
  • Chris Clarke, Salisbury, C – First Team All-NJAC offensive lineman
 
First Team Defense
 
  • Giaini Derameaux, Rowan, DT – First Team All-NJAC defensive lineman who recorded 54 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 11 games
  • Connor Estrella, Christopher Newport, DE – First Team All-NJAC defensive lineman who led the conference with 9.0 sacks while adding 13.5 tackles for loss in 10 games
  • Chris Amos, Kean, CB – First Team All-NJAC defensive back who posted 56 tackles and two interceptions (including a pick-6) in 10 games
 
Second Team Offense
 
  • Connor Barry, Christopher Newport, QB – NJAC Offensive Player of the Year who led the conference with 2,866 passing yards and 35 passing touchdowns, completing 177-of-264 passes with six interceptions in 11 games
  • Ethan Barham, Christopher Newport, TE – First Team All-NJAC tight end who caught 26 passes for 525 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games
 
Second Team Defense
 
  • Anthony Henriquez, Rowan, LB – NJAC Sam Mills Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-NJAC linebacker who recorded 90 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss in 11 games
  • Noah Martin, Christopher Newport, S – First Team All-NJAC defensive back who tallied 72 tackles and two interceptions in 11 games
 
Third Team Offense
 
  • Dario Belizaire, Salisbury, RB – First Team All-NJAC running back who led rushed for 621 yards on 64 carries (9.7 yards per carry)  and scored 13 touchdowns in 12 games
  • Thomas Smith, Montclair State, G – First Team All-NJAC offensive lineman
  • Roger Rubinetti, Montclair State, K – NJAC Special Teams Player of the Year and First Team All-NJAC kicker who led the conference with 10 field goals made, connecting on 10-of-12 attempts and 26-of-28 extra points in 10 games
 
Third Team Defense
 
  • Yasir Geter, Christopher Newport, CB – First Team All-NJAC defensive back who posted 57 tackles and six passes defended in 11 games
  • Justin Kurc, TCNJ, S – First Team All-NJAC defensive back who led the conference with six interceptions including two pick-sixes