NEW YORK CITY – Redshirt sophomore
Isaac Parks added another national postseason laurel to his already-impressive collegiate resume on Wednesday evening when the Greensboro native was among just two punters selected as part of the Associated Press (AP) Division II All-America Team, the organization announced.
With the announcement, Parks became just the sixth player in the history of the UNC Pembroke football program to earn all-America honors from multiple organizations in a single season. He became the 16
th different player to earn all-America honors in the 12-year history of the program when he was named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) squad last week.
Parks shattered UNCP's record for single-season punting average this season by registering 29 punts for 1,287 yards (44.38 yards/punt), including 16 kicks that went for 50 or more yards. He pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line on 21 occasions (41 percent of total punts), and a dozen of his kicks resulted in fair catches. Parks matched a school record against Newberry in late September when he pinned the Wolves inside the 20-yard line four times.
A two-year starter for the Braves, Parks has averaged 40.59 yards (2nd all-time) on 85 punts over the last two seasons in the Black & Gold, including 21 kicks that have gone for 50 or more yards. He has pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line on 45 percent of his punt attempts, with six others resulting in touchbacks. His 62-yard punt against Catawba as a freshman is the fourth-longest punt in program history.
| UNC PEMBROKE FOOTBALL ALL-AMERICANS |
| Year |
Player, Position |
Organization(s) |
| 2018 |
Isaac Parks, Punter |
Multiple |
| 2017 |
Tyler Hinton, Defensive Line |
Football Gazette |
| 2016 |
Matt Davis, Kicker/Punter |
Multiple |
| 2016 |
Jaden Funderburk, Offensive Line |
Football Gazette |
| 2016 |
B.J. Bunn, Wide Receiver |
Football Gazette |
| 2016 |
Rontonio Stanley, Running Back |
Football Gazette |
| 2015 |
B.J. Bunn, Wide Receiver |
Football Gazette |
| 2014 |
L.J. Stroman, Defensive Back |
Multiple |
| 2013 |
Wes Carter, Offensive Line |
Football Gazette |
| 2013 |
Luke Charles, Quarterback |
Multiple |
| 2011 |
Travis Daniels, Running Back |
Multiple |
| 2011 |
Luke Charles, Quarterback |
BSN |
| 2011 |
Fred Williams, Linebacker |
BSN |
| 2010 |
Adam Deese, Linebacker |
Football Gazette |
| 2009 |
Justin Hinson, Punter |
Multiple |
| 2009 |
Hivera Green, Offensive Line |
BSN |
| 2009 |
Keith Broderick, Offensive Line |
BSN |
| 2008 |
Caylon Hann, Defensive Back |
Football Gazette |
