Oyebadejo Named CSC Second Team Academic All-America
1/27/2026 12:53:00 PM | Football
JACKSONVILLE—Former Jax State defensive lineman Emmanuel Oyebadejo was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team this afternoon.
He became just the fifth player in program history to earn the honor. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.5 grade point average and be a starter or key reserve on their team.
The native of Manchester, England carries a 3.82 grade point average as a professional biology major and was a First-Team All-Conference USA selection after making 41 total tackles with 6.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles.
The Gamecocks posted a 9-5 record in 2025 and made their second consecutive appearance in the Air National Guard Conference USA Football Championship and won the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery over Troy.
He became just the fifth player in program history to earn the honor. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore with a 3.5 grade point average and be a starter or key reserve on their team.
The native of Manchester, England carries a 3.82 grade point average as a professional biology major and was a First-Team All-Conference USA selection after making 41 total tackles with 6.5 for loss, 4.5 sacks, five pass breakups, and two forced fumbles.
The Gamecocks posted a 9-5 record in 2025 and made their second consecutive appearance in the Air National Guard Conference USA Football Championship and won the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl in Montgomery over Troy.
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