KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its All-MIAA teams and major postseason award winners from the 2025 football season. One hundred and 30 NCAA Division II football student-athletes earned All-MIAA honors, highlighted by the seven players who earned the league’s major postseason awards.
 
MIAA co-champions Northwest Missouri and Pittsburg State led the league’s postseason honors. A total of 23 Bearcats received All-MIAA honors, highlighted by Clayton Power being named the Defensive Lineman of the Year, Zechariah Owens being named the Co-Freshman of the Year, and first-year Head Coach John McMenamin being honored as the Coach of the Year by his peers. The Gorillas received 19 All-MIAA honors, led by the MIAA Player of the Year, Jackson Berry, and the Special Teams Player of the Year, Austin Schmitt.
 
Central Oklahoma’s 16 All-MIAA honors were highlighted by Montriel Lee being named the Offensive Lineman of the Year for the second consecutive season. Fort Hays State received 14 postseason honors and Emporia State collected 13, highlighted by Landon Boss, the Defensive Player of the Year.
 
Central Missouri had 11 players earn All-MIAA honors and earned the final major postseason award with quarterback Donovyn Omolo honored as the additional Co-Freshman of the Year. Nebraska Kearney and Washburn each received 10 All-MIAA honorees. Missouri Southern and Missouri Western both earned seven honors apiece.
 
Below is a complete list of the 2025 All-MIAA Football Teams and Postseason Award winners.
 
Northwest Missouri and Pittsburg State both advanced to the NCAA Division II postseason, as announced by the NCAA on Sunday, November 16. Pittsburg State earned the No. 4 seed and hosting privileges. The Gorillas (9-2) will face Chadron State (8-3) in Pittsburg, Kan., while the Bearcats (9-2) travel to Searcy, Ark., to take on top-seeded Harding (11-0) on Saturday, November 22.
 
For more information about the NCAA Division II football season, visit NCAA.com.
ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Jackson Berry – Pittsburg State
Running Back – Zahmari Palode-Gary – Pittsburg State
Wide Receiver – Malik O’Atis – Emporia State
Wide Receiver – Kuron Parchmon – Pittsburg State
Wide Receiver – Hogan Wasson – Central Missouri
Tight End/Fullback – Dominique Dunn – Central Oklahoma
All-Purpose Back – Jaylen Cottrell – Central Oklahoma
Offensive Line – Drew Daniels – Pittsburg State
Offensive Line – Montriel Lee – Central Oklahoma*
Offensive Line – Kaleb McCullough – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Wes Merriman – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Josh Shaw – Fort Hays State
Offensive Line – Carter Stanchfield – Pittsburg State
Kicker – Austin Schmitt – Pittsburg State
Kick/Punt Returner – Dominic Myers – Northwest Missouri
*Indicates unanimous selection
(team reflects ties in voting)
 
ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Gaven Haselhorst – Fort Hays State*
Defensive Line – Xavier Morrow – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Line – Clayton Power – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – Jeremy Sharp – Pittsburg State
Linebacker – Landon Boss – Emporia State*
Linebacker – Carter Edwards – Northwest Missouri*
Linebacker – John Johnson – Fort Hays State*
Linebacker – Jack Puckett – Central Oklahoma
Defensive Back – Ife Current – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Shane Fredrickson – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Back – Kamble Haverkamp – Washburn
Defensive Back – Reggie King, Jr. – Pittsburg State
Defensive Back – Jordan Rogers – Pittsburg State*
Punter – Dylan Davidson – Emporia State
*Indicates unanimous selection
 (team reflects ties in voting)

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Jett Huff – Central Oklahoma
Running Back – William Mason – Central Oklahoma
Wide Receiver – Jaden Jude – Nebraska Kearney
Wide Receiver – Luke Mathews – Northwest Missouri
Wide Receiver – Draper Parker – Missouri Southern
Tight End/Fullback – Cale Cormaney – Fort Hays State
All-Purpose Back – Dominic Myers – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Mac Garner – Central Oklahoma
Offensive Line – Carter Klein – Nebraska Kearney
Offensive Line – Shawn Martinez – Central Missouri
Offensive Line – Harrison Merriman – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Talon Wheeler – Emporia State
Kicker – Will Peacock – Central Missouri
Kick/Punt Returner – Jaylen Fuksa – Pittsburg State
 
ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Grant Finley – Missouri Western
Defensive Line – Nile Schuett – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – James Smith – Pittsburg State
Defensive Line – Johnny Wilson – Central Oklahoma
Linebacker – Ben Einess – Northwest Missouri
Linebacker – JC Heim – Washburn
Linebacker – Connor Johnson – Central Oklahoma
Linebacker – Steven Ward – Pittsburg State
Linebacker – Parker Wise – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Jaylen Fuksa – Pittsburg State
Defensive Back – Trevon Holmes – Missouri Western
Defensive Back – Willie Rice – Central Oklahoma
Defensive Back – Tyler Schultze – Emporia State
Punter – Jake Zeller – Washburn
(team reflects ties in voting)

ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Donovyn Omolo – Central Missouri
Running Back – Brandon Hall – Missouri Western
Wide Receiver – Chase Allen-Jackman - Washburn
Wide Receiver – Kingsley Bennett – Emporia State
Wide Receiver – Greyson Holbert – Pittsburg State
Tight End/Fullback – Luke Niggemann – Pittsburg State
All-Purpose Back – Nathan Glades – Missouri Southern
Offensive Line – Porter Dannevik – Fort Hays State
Offensive Line – Connor Holt – Missouri Western
Offensive Line – Coby James – Pittsburg State
Offensive Line – Luke Karns – Central Missouri
Offensive Line – Trevion Mitchell – Emporia State
Kicker – Caden Dodson – Emporia State
Kick/Punt Returner – Crew Myers – Missouri Western
*Indicates unanimous selection

ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – CJ Adams – Emporia State
Defensive Line – Mike Harris – Central Missouri
Defensive Line – Jordan Pigram – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – Parrish Terry – Fort Hays State
Defensive Line – Deontae Young Young – Missouri Western
Linebacker – Zach Bergmann – Missouri Southern
Linebacker – Parker Bowen – Northwest Missouri
Linebacker – Garrett Hormann – Central Missouri
Linebacker – Brecken Manus – Missouri Western
Defensive Back – Ja’Mareion Gipson – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Mike Harrison – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Back – Malachi Howard – Central Missouri
Defensive Back – Antwon Jenkins, Jr. – Northwest Missouri
Punter – Marty Mormino – Nebraska Kearney
(team reflects ties in voting)
 
ALL-MIAA HONORABLE MENTION
CENTRAL MISSOURI – Bo Reeves, TE; Drew Kaufman, LB; Talon Sanders, DB
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA – Kristian Valeriano, WR; Gabe Grazier, OL; Wesley Hudson, DL; Cameron Done, DL; Darius Hampton, DL; Reese Roller, LB
EMPORIA STATE – Diego Cearns, RB; Gabe Booker, LB; Peyton Taylor, DB; Nehemiah Figueroa, DB
FORT HAYS STATE – Caleb Heavner, QB; Ryan Allen, WR; Brandon Kerr, OL; Jakolbi Wilson, DL; Jalen Williams, DL; Michael Polley, DB; Matthew McBride, DB; Logan Russell, P
MISSOURI SOUTHERN – Tillman Martin, QB; Isaiah Padello, WR; Colton Bass, LB; RJ Hill, DB
NEBRASKA KEARNEY – CJ Horton, TE; Matt Beyer, OL; CJ Kuehl, DB
NORTHWEST MISSOURI – Chris Ruhnke, QB; Quincy Torry, RB; Gannon Gragert, TE; Andrew Waltke, TE; Pierce Wand, OL; Zylan Saddler-Robinson, DL; Holden Zigmant, DB; Tommy Warner, P
PITTSBURG STATE – Cleo Chandler, RB; Ryan Medeiros, KR/PR.; Ely Wilcox, DL
WASHBURN – Ky Thomas, RB; Henry Mohrmann, TE; Jakobe Harmon, OL; Nick Hogan, OL; LJ Minner, Jr., LB; Jordan Finnesy, DB