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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Acker, Johnson Earn Freshman All-SEC Accolades
12/9/2021 | Football
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Ole Miss offensive lineman Eli Acker and defensive back Tysheem Johnson were both named Freshman All-SEC Thursday by the league office.
Acker, a redshirt freshman, has appeared in eight contests this season with three starts at right guard. In his first career start, Acker played all 94 offensive snaps at right guard vs. Texas A&M. Against the Aggies, he blocked for a rushing attack that put up 257 yards, the most allowed by A&M this season.
The Columbus, Mississippi, native is a member of an offensive line group that has the Rebels ranked fourth in total offense (506.7 ypg), ninth in rushing offense (224.2 ypg) and seventh in first downs (318).
Johnson, a Preseason True Freshman All-America selection by 247Sports, has played in every game for the Rebels this season and started nine contests in the defensive backfield. He leads all Ole Miss freshman with 44 total tackles and four tackles for loss.
In his first collegiate appearance, Johnson tied for the team lead with eight tackles in the victory over Louisville in the season opener. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, native registered his first career interception earlier in the season vs. LSU.
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2021 FRESHMAN ALL-SEC TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Anthony Richardson, Florida
RB: Jarquez Hunter, Auburn; Raheim Sanders, Arkansas
WR: Ladd McConkey, Georgia; Malik Nabers, LSU
TE: Brock Bowers, Georgia
OL: Broderick Jones, Georgia; Reuben Fatheree II, Texas A&M ; Eli Acker, Ole Miss; Tyshawn Wannamaker, South Carolina
C: Bryce Foster, Texas A&M
AP: Juju McDowell, South Carolina
DEFENSE
DL: Maason Smith, LSU; Shemar Turner, Texas A&M; Mekhi Wingo, Missouri; Alex Huntley, South Carolina
LB: Dallas Turner, Alabama; Trevin Wallace, Kentucky; Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
DB: Kelee Ringo, Georgia; Tyreek Chappell, Texas A&M; Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama; Tysheem Johnson, Ole Miss
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK: Cam Little, Arkansas
P: Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida
RS: Juju McDowell, South Carolina; JoJo Earle, Alabama
Acker, a redshirt freshman, has appeared in eight contests this season with three starts at right guard. In his first career start, Acker played all 94 offensive snaps at right guard vs. Texas A&M. Against the Aggies, he blocked for a rushing attack that put up 257 yards, the most allowed by A&M this season.
The Columbus, Mississippi, native is a member of an offensive line group that has the Rebels ranked fourth in total offense (506.7 ypg), ninth in rushing offense (224.2 ypg) and seventh in first downs (318).
Johnson, a Preseason True Freshman All-America selection by 247Sports, has played in every game for the Rebels this season and started nine contests in the defensive backfield. He leads all Ole Miss freshman with 44 total tackles and four tackles for loss.
In his first collegiate appearance, Johnson tied for the team lead with eight tackles in the victory over Louisville in the season opener. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, native registered his first career interception earlier in the season vs. LSU.
Get all the latest information on the team by following @olemissfb on Twitter and Instagram and OleMissFootball on Facebook. General athletic news can also be found at OleMissSports on Twitter and Facebook and OleMissAthletics on Instagram.
2021 FRESHMAN ALL-SEC TEAM
OFFENSE
QB: Anthony Richardson, Florida
RB: Jarquez Hunter, Auburn; Raheim Sanders, Arkansas
WR: Ladd McConkey, Georgia; Malik Nabers, LSU
TE: Brock Bowers, Georgia
OL: Broderick Jones, Georgia; Reuben Fatheree II, Texas A&M ; Eli Acker, Ole Miss; Tyshawn Wannamaker, South Carolina
C: Bryce Foster, Texas A&M
AP: Juju McDowell, South Carolina
DEFENSE
DL: Maason Smith, LSU; Shemar Turner, Texas A&M; Mekhi Wingo, Missouri; Alex Huntley, South Carolina
LB: Dallas Turner, Alabama; Trevin Wallace, Kentucky; Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
DB: Kelee Ringo, Georgia; Tyreek Chappell, Texas A&M; Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama; Tysheem Johnson, Ole Miss
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK: Cam Little, Arkansas
P: Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida
RS: Juju McDowell, South Carolina; JoJo Earle, Alabama
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