Player News - Connor Noble Nominated For Cliff Harris Award

Junior linebacker Connor Noble has been named one of the 48 candidates for the 2023 Cliff Harris Award in NCAA Division II which is presented to the NCAA Division II defensive player of the year. The award was created by the Little Rock Touchdown Club and is chosen by head coaches and a committee of college and professional football greats.

Connor Noble drags down a Shippensburg ball carrier (Photo Joan Gillen)

In his first season playing for the Golden Rams and playing linebacker, Noble was second in the PSAC with 106 total tackles, including five sacks. He also tallied three pass breakups, seven quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. Noble was previously named first team All-PSAC East and second team Division 2 Conference Commissioner's Association All-Super Region 1.

Connor Noble returns a fumble at Shepherd (Photo Joan Gillen)

The winner of the Cliff Harris Award in NCAA Division II will be announced on December 28.

Cliff Harris Award - 2023 Cliff Harris Award Nominees Announced