Ratliff leads the conference and is ranked 12th in the country in tackles (11.8/game). The three-time SIAC Defensive Player of the Week has recorded double-digit tackles in eight of 10 games this season. He also is second on the team in interceptions with four, returning one for a touchdown. The senior has two touchdowns this season – the other was a 73-yard return of a blocked field goal against Albany State. Ratliff has recorded 118 total tackles (51 solo), has 12 tackles for loss (41 yards) and two sacks (six yards). Additionally, he has recorded three pass breakups, one quarterback hurry and one forced fumble, along with a career-high 19 stops against Central State.
Jarvis Small (Albany State) was selected as the Offensive Player of the Year. The junior leads the league in rushing, averaging 103.6 yards per game. Small has recorded 932 yards this season and has scored a conference-leading 11 touchdowns. He has five games where he has rushed for over 100 yards, including a season-best 173 yards against Morehouse.
Amyr Smith (Morehouse) and Darrius Holmes (Tuskegee) were tabbed Co-Freshman of the Year.
Smith leads the SIAC in kick return average (33.9 yards/game) and has returned two touchdowns, including one for 100 yards. Smith has recorded 273 receiving yards and scored six touchdowns and has averaged 34.1 yards per game.
Holmes is third on the team in interceptions with three this season. The redshirt freshman has recorded 24 total tackles, including 14 solo. He has started every game this year and has 3.5 tackles for loss. Holmes also has four pass breakups and was named the BoxToRow National Player of the Week after picking off a pair of passes in a victory over Morehouse.
Reginald Ruffin (Miles) was voted as the Coach of the Year after leading the Golden Bears (6-4 overall) to a 5-0 record in the conference to claim the west division title. Miles advanced to the championship game with a 26-23 road win over Tuskegee on Nov. 7 and will play Albany State on Saturday, Nov. 14 for the SIAC title game.
Overall Player of the Year (MVP)
Jewell Ratliff Tuskegee
Offensive Player of the Year
Jarvis Small Albany State
Defensive Player of the Year
Jewell Ratliff Tuskegee
Co-Freshman of the Year
Amyr Smith Morehouse
Darrius Holmes Tuskegee
Coach of the Year:
Reginald Ruffin Miles
First Team
David Whipple Stillman QB
Devon Mackey Stillman TE
Hudson Cain Stillman WR
Devon Mann Morehouse WR
Jamarcus Nance Miles RB
Jarvis Small Albany State RB
Terrence Owens Miles OL
Chris Ruffin Miles OL
Keenan Woods Central State OL
Leeward Brown Tuskegee OL
Tyree Bell Stillman OL
Braysean Jones Miles DL
Gabriel Mass Lane DL
Grover Stewart Albany State DL
Justin Woods-West Central State DL
Deonate Gary Central State LB
Jewell Ratliff Tuskegee LB
Javonte Kelly Lane LB
Jabril Cox Miles DB
Clim Robbins Central State DB
Jonah McCutcheon Tuskegee DB
Joshua Tate Clark Atlanta DB
Nick Christiansen Miles K
Dean Kelly Stillman P
Amyr Smith Morehouse KR
Dennis Norfleet Tuskegee PR
Second Team
Caleb Edmonds Albany State QB
Zach Thomas Central State TE
Marquel Gardner Tuskegee WR
Devonta Osbourne Albany State WR
Reginal Harris Kentucky State RB
Dennis Norfleet Tuskegee RB
Javoris Wilburn Albany State OL
Vincent Williams Tuskegee OL
Justice Thomas Morehouse OL
Marcus Campbell Kentucky State OL
Jordan Harris Morehouse OL
Julian Morgan Tuskegee DL
Everett Curry Stillman DL
Zamir Carlis Stillman DL
Daryl George Tuskegee DL
Rodrick Holloman Miles LB
James Woods Morehouse LB
Tavarius Washington Albany State LB
Nick Scott Albany State DB
Nehemiah Coward Central State DB
Jermaine Graham Kentucky State DB
Michael Robinson Tuskegee DB
Bill Rose Kentucky State K
Brian Curry Benedict P
George Myers Jr. Benedict KR
Amyr Smith Morehouse PR
