CLEVELAND – The Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA), in coordination with the 15 FCS conference offices, is proud to announce the 2021 FCS ADA All-America Team.
 
The ninth annual award recognizes the top student-athletes from FCS institutions across 11 different positions. The 2021 class includes student-athletes from 10 different institutions, representing seven different conferences. Voting was conducted by a national panel, consisting of media and sports information directors.

Nicki Moore, president of the FCS ADA and the vice president and director of athletics at Colgate University reflected, "It was an honor to learn more about each of these remarkable football student-athlete nominees. From service in the community to undergraduate research, these student-athletes are not only performing at the highest level on the field of play - they are also taking full advantage of their educational opportunities in the classroom, on campus and in their communities. On behalf of the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association, I extend my warmest congratulations and deepest respect to this year's FCS ADA All-America Team members." 

From the 11 All-America Team honorees, an Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year will be announced on January 6, 2022, in advance of the FCS National Championship Game. The Offensive Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year recipients will be recognized at the FCS national championship contest in Frisco, Texas, during an on-field presentation.
 
The following student-athletes earned 2021 All-America laurels from the FCS ADA, as the top players from each of their positions:
 

Position	Name	Institution	Conference
QB	Eric Barriere	Eastern Washington	Big Sky Conference
RB	Quay Holmes	East Tennessee State	Southern Conference
WR	Xavier Gipson	Stephen F. Austin	Western Athletic Conference
TE	Kemari Averett	Bethune-Cookman	SWAC
OL	Trevor Penning	Northern Iowa	Missouri Valley Football Conference
PK	Ethan Ratke	James Madison	CAA
DL	Isaiah Chambers	McNeese	Southland Conference
LB	Troy Andersen	Montana State	Big Sky Conference
DB	Justin Ford	Montana	Big Sky Conference
RS	Montrell Washington	Samford	Southern Conference
P	Brian Buschini	Montana	Big Sky Conference

 
Of the 11 student-athletes, eight participated in the 2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Playoff bracket, and two will play in the semifinals this weekend.
 
About the FCS ADA: Now in its 28th year, the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association's mission is to enhance Football Championship Subdivision football. For more information on the FCS ADA, please visit www.fcsada.com. The FCS ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 57th year. For more information on NACDA and the 17 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.