Valley City  (VCSU)   Valley City State University defensive lineman Marshaun Jones has been named to the AFCA NAIA Coaches’ All-America Teams announced Wednesday by the American Football Coaches’ Association (AFCA).

Jones was named 2nd Team All-American with Wednesday’s release. He was one of eight defensive lineman to receive All-American honors.

VCSU linebacker Sal Avila was named Honorable Mention All-American on Wednesday.

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A native of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Jones received the 2nd Team honor after recording 51 tackles in VCSU’s seven games this season. He also had four sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss. Jones is a two-time First Team All-Conference selection in the North Star Athletic Association. He plans to return next year for his final season of eligibility.

Avila, a junior from El Paso, Texas, was the NSAA Defensive Player of the Year after recording 70 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss over VCSU’s seven games.

The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and currently selects teams for all five divisions of college football. The AFCA All-America teams are the only teams chosen exclusively by the coaches themselves.