2015 FCS ADA All-America Release

Duquesne University junior linebacker Christian Kuntz (Pittsburgh, Pa./Chartiers Valley) has been named to the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) All-America Team.

The third annual award recognizes the top student-athletes from FCS institutions at 11 different positions. The 2015 class includes student-athletes from 10 different institutions, representing six different conferences. Voting was conducted by a national panel, consisting of media and SIDs.

Kuntz, along with fellow honoree Saint Francis placekicker Lance Geesey are the first two Northeast Conference players to receive the honor.

The 6-1, 220-pound Kuntz, has also been named a 2015 Associated Press Second Team All-American, STATS FCS First Team All-American, College Sports Madness Third team All-American, NEC Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference choice. He leads the nation in tackles for a loss with 26 for a total of 114 yards.

A two-time NEC Defensive Player of the Week and the STATS FCS Defensive National Player of the Week on Nov. 23, he also led the Dukes with four interceptions for 61 yards and two touchdowns, 11 sacks for a loss of 70 yards, six pass break-ups and six quarterback hurries. He finished the season third on the team with 72 total tackles (47 solo).

The Red and Blue, who won its third Northeast Conference title in five years under 11th-year head coach Jerry Schmitt, finished the season 8-4 (5-1 NEC) and played in their first ever FCS Playoff.