Chaps sophomore McGill tabbed DIII Football Offensive Player of the Year
Charlotte, NC - College of DuPage (IL) running back Jaden McGill has been named the 2023 NJCAA Division III Football Offensive Player of the Year!
McGill was named a Second-Team All-America selection in 2022 and followed it up with another impressive season in 2023. The sophomore ran the ball 132 times on the season and tallied 687 yards and a nation-leading 12 touchdowns. The lead back also caught 14 passes for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The sophomore also excelled as a kick returner, finishing the season with 484 return yards, including 98 yards in the national championship game. He also led the nation in kickoff return yardage with 484, while averaging 30.3 per game.
After leading the Chaps to their second consecutive national championship, McGill put together a terrific performance on the biggest stage. In the national championship, the sophomore crossed into the endzone three times for the chaps. McGill also earned 54 yards on 15 carries. After a terrific performance, they were named the 2023 NJCAA Division III Football Championship Most Valuable Player.
McGill was named to the 2023 NJCAA Division III Football First-Team All-America team earlier this week.
Personal
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Position: Running Back
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Number: #2
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Class: Sophomore
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Hometown: Naperville, Illinois
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High School: Naperville Central High School
2023 Statistics
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12 games
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132 rushes (third in nation)
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687 yards (third in nation)
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12 touchdowns (led nation)
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5.2 yards per carry (third in nation)
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484 kick return yards (led
