CHICAGO, Ill. — After leading Eastern Washington in tackles this season from the safety spot, Derek Ganter Jr. was named to the Football Championship Subdivision Football Central 2024 Freshman All-American Team. The award is Ganter Jr.’s second so far this offseason, following a Big Sky All-Conference second team selection last month.
In the 2024 season, Ganter Jr. was the Eagles’ top tackler, recording 95 total and 55 solo. He was ranked fifth in the conference and solo tackles ranked third. With 7.9 tackles per game, Ganter Jr. ranked 52nd in the FCS.
Additionally, Ganter Jr. recorded four pass breakups, third-most on EWU. The Pasadena, Calif. native recorded his first career sack and forced fumble against No. 6 UC Davis (10/19), along with tallying 11 tackles in the game.
Earning a spot on the All-Freshman team is not the first recognition Ganter Jr. has received from the national media. He was also a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, honoring the top freshman in the conference and finished eighth in voting.
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