INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy football program held its annual year-end awards banquet on campus Sunday afternoon. Playing Master of Ceremonies for the more than 250 people in attendance, first-year head coach Chris Keevers took the opportunity to thank the team's support staff, family and friends; as well as recognize 14 senior student-athletes.
 
In addition, special positional awards were presented to players by their respective position coaches, along with the William A. Bright Most Valuable Player Awards, the Kelso M. Reid Mental Attitude Award and the Tim Jones Iron Man Award*. Determined by with a vote by their teammates, the team MVPs went to junior Al McKeller (offense), senior Jacob Schmatz (defense) and sophomore Paul Buisman (special teams). Senior linebacker Alex Parsons received the team's Mental Attitude Award, while senior wideout Maurice Robinson garnered the Tim Jones Iron Man Award.
 
Other honors handed out Sunday included:
Captain Awards – Clay Hadley, Alex Parsons, Maurice Robinson and Jacob Schmatz
Offensive Lineman of the Year – Clay Hadley
Offensive Back of the Year – TJ Edwards
Wide Receiver of the Year – Daveon Bell
Defensive Lineman of the Year – Jacob Schmatz
Linebacker of the Year – Joe Lambright
Defensive Back of the Year – Mitch Dewitt
Most Valuable Freshman of the Year, Offense – Zachery Clark
Most Valuable Freshman of the Year, Defense – Loren Strickland
Most Valuable Freshman of the Year, Special Teams – Trevon Hall
Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year – Chris Payne
Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year – Andreas Aguilar
Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Year – Nate Jenkins
One-Play Warrior Club** – Dawson Anderson, Danny Annee, Gavin Bane, Daveon Bell, Frank Bentley, Charlie Bernhardt, Paul Buisman, Zachery Clark, Toriano Clinton, Gabe Collins-Green, Michael Dennison, Mitch Dewitt, Christofer Ford, Nik Giles, Michael Graham, Kiave' Guerrier, Clay Hadley, Trevon Hall, Caleb Henderson, Benjamin Hunnius, Jacob Jones, Joe Lambright, Tyre Lee, Jacob Leffew, Cory Klem, Jack Kuerzi, Aaron Matio, Landry Mavungu, Levi McKinney, Blake Moran, Brian Mullins, Alex Parsons, Jalen Peterson, Maurice Robinson, Joseph Sarabia, Jacob Schmatz, Tyler Selm, Tarnjeet Singh, Connor Steeb, Loren Strickland, Matt Thompson, Ryan Topper, Cameron Weems, Rondell Weathers and Miles Williams.
 

<sup>* Tim Jones is a UIndy graduate and former football student-athlete that was shot on March 19, 2016 while in the line of duty as a police officer in Park Forest, Ill. After coming to UIndy as a walk-on in 2009, Jones ultimately earned a scholarship through his tireless effort and work ethic. That same fight and determination has aided him in his recovery efforts that still continue to this day. The award he inspired honors the Greyhound that best displays courage, perseverance and a strong work ethic, as well as a team-first attitude and a commitment to improving himself both on the field and in the weight room.

** The One-Play Warrior Club is a point-based award recognizing success on special teams.</sup>