Elon, N.C. – Elon redshirt freshman Jabril Williams was named to Phil Steele's FCS Freshman All-American team this week, while six other members of the Phoenix earned all-conference nods by the noted college football expert.
 
Williams started all 11 games at right guard for the Phoenix and was a consistent contributor amidst a youthful offensive line, earning third team Freshman All-America honors. With experience in seven games prior to the 2021 season (playing in three games as a true freshman in 2019 and then four in the non-counting 2021 spring campaign), Williams was an anchor for Elon. He helped protect for Davis Cheek, one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the country and helped develop a punishing run game as the season wore on.
 
Elon finished with back-to-back 100-yard rushing games, winning both contests and finishing in sole possession of third place in CAA Football. The team had 146 yards on the ground with a pair of rushing touchdowns in the win over No. 25 Rhode Island to end the season. Elon went 4-1 when rushing for at least 100 yards during the fall.
 
Steele named six other Elon football players to his All-CAA teams. Quarterback Davis Cheek and wide receiver Jackson Parham were named to the second team, along with defensive back Cole Coleman. Another defensive back, Tre'Von Jones, was recognized as third team All-CAA Football. Defensive lineman and Burlington product Torrence Williams was fourth team all-conference, as was Chandler Brayboy as a kick returner.