(VCSU) Valley City State University running back was named to the Associated Press NAIA All-America 2nd Team on Friday – the latest accolade collected by VCSU’s record-breaking running back.
Quinones was named 2nd Team All-American on Friday as an all-purpose player after excelling as a running back and kick returner throughout his Viking career. He led the nation in all-purpose yards this season, racking up 210 total yards per game. He also led the NAIA in rushing yards per game (150).
Despite missing two games to injury, Quinones racked up 1198 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns and 1678 all-purpose yards during the 2019 campaign – helping VCSU to a 7-3 overall record.
Quinones was one of just six running backs across the nation named to the AP All-America Team – either as a running back or all-purpose player. The Associated Press NAIA All-America Team is voted on by a collection of media members and sports information directors from across the country.
Earlier this month, Quinones was named Honorable Mention NAIA All-American by the American Football Coaches’ Association. He was also named First Team All-Conference as a running back and Second Team All-Conference as a kick returner. He achieved All-Conference as both a running back and returner in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
Quinones also broke the VCSU career rushing record this season and tied the school record for rushing touchdowns, finishing his Viking career with 3530 rushing yards and 36 rushing touchdowns.
