2018 National Bowl all-star game
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By: Alex Khvatov
LB Ryan Slager (Grinnell College)
He is an undersized LB who recorded over 130+ tackles in each of his four seasons. Slager shattered the all-time NCAA D-III record for tackles. He was the clear-cut leader of the defense. He has a nose for the ball. He is a very instinctive LB who takes great angles to the ball. He shows the ability to shed blocks as well.
WR Isaiah Manley (South Dakota School of Mines)
He transferred from JUCO and spent three seasons with the Hardrockers. He had a terrific senior year (92 catches for 1,223 yards and 13 TD’s). He earned first team selection in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Manley is an undersized WR who is also an excellent return specialist. He is more quick than fast, but he plays bigger than his size would indicate. He is elusive in the open field. He displays good leaping ability and strong hands. He attacks the ball while it is in the air. He was a team captain and a leader for the team.
CB Marvin Conley (West Florida)
Conley has been the starter in the secondary for the last three consecutive years. He has played CB and FS during that time. He was a second team D-II All-American in 2017. He finished that season with 104 tackles, six PBU’s and four INT’s. He is a playmaker who is always around the ball. He displays good ball skills and is a solid tackler. He is also a key player on special teams.
QB Samuel Castronova (Bethel University)
He is an undersized QB who transferred to Bethel from the JUCO ranks. Castronova took his game to another level as a senior. He captured Conference Player of the Year in 2018. He is a leader who makes good decisions. He is an athletic QB with a quick release.
TE/H-Back Jourdan Osinskie (Catawba College)
Osinskie was a first team All-SAC the last two seasons. During his senior year, he caught 22 passes for 271 yards. He played TE in college, but projects more as an H-back at the next level. He displays great hands and good speed.
