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Senior linebacker DMarco Jackson performs during App States Pro Day in front of 26 NFL teams March 31, 2022.

Former App State LB sets sights on NFL Draft

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
April 26, 2022
Senior linebacker DMarco Jackson wraps up the ULM quarterback in a 59-28 victory Oct. 30, 2021.

Former App State linebacker sets sights on NFL combine

Kurt Zottl, Reporter
March 1, 2022
The Green Bay Packers selected former App State defensive back Shemar Jean Charles in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday. The Miramar, Florida native was the first of four players selected from the Sun Belt Conference in 2021.

Say Cheese: Jean-Charles’ potential fit in Green Bay

Cameron Burnett, Visual Managing Editor
May 3, 2021
After the 2020 season, App State cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles was named a first team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. He led the country with 17 passes defended.

Green Bay Packers draft former App State football All-American Shemar Jean-Charles

Silas Albright, Reporter
May 1, 2021
Former App State first team All-American cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles sprints during the 40-yard dash at pro day April 1. Jean-Charles finished the 40 in 4.47 seconds. He weighed in at 184 pounds and maxed out at 19 reps on the 225-pound bench press, and his vertical leap was 35 inches.

Four Mountaineers take big step towards next level at 2021 pro day

Silas Albright and Cameron Burnett
April 12, 2021
App State fell to 7-3 overall and 5-2 in Sun Belt play on Friday night at Kidd Brewer, falling to Louisiana 24-21 on senior night. Three turnovers and two missed field goals were key factors in the loss.

App State falls to Louisiana for first time in 24-21 senior night loss

Silas Albright and Connor Davidson
December 5, 2020
App State senior defensive end and captain Elijah Diarrassouba is a leader on and off the field. He helped organize and took the lead on speaking at the protest against racial injustice the team led thru Boone Aug. 28.

Diarrassouba leads Mountaineers: “When Soub speaks, everybody listens”

Dan Davidson, Sports Editor
September 13, 2020
Junior cornerback Shaun Jolly caught five interceptions in his breakout 2019 season. Now heading into 2020, Jolly has been named to six different preseason All-American teams.

“I always knew what I could do:” Jolly looks to build on breakout 2019 season

Connor Davidson, Senior Reporter
September 11, 2020
On Friday, App State football led a protest on racial injustice through the streets of Boone and the campus.

“3, 2, 1. End injustice together:” App State football leads peaceful protest through Boone

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 28, 2020
Quarterback Zac Thomas, this years Sun Belt preseason offensive player of year, (far right) leads App State onto the field before a 56-37 victory against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 28.

Mountaineers favorite to win Sun Belt, 10 selections on preseason all-conference teams

Silas Albright, Reporter
August 25, 2020
App State head coach Shawn Clark watches his team stretch during the first week of spring practices.

What to watch for as App State football preps for 2020 in spring practices

Silas Albright, Reporter
February 26, 2020
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