KINGSTON, R.I. - Over a dozen members of the Rhode Island football team received postseason recognition from Phil Steele, highlighted by a pair of All-American honorees in linebacker A.J. Pena (First Team) and wide receiver Marquis Buchanan (Fourth Team).

Both Pena and Buchanan also landed on the organization's All-CAA Football First Team. Pena has additionally been named a First Team All-American by the Associated Press, Stats Perform and FCS Football Central. Buchanan was a Stats Perform Second Team All-American.

Linebacker Cole Brockwell and fullback Tommy Smith garnered All-CAA Football Second Team honors from Phil Steele. On the outlet's All-CAA Football Third Team, quarterback Devin Farrell, running back Malik Grant, linebacker Devin Hightower, defensive back Fredrick Mallay and defensive lineman Westley Neal, Jr. represented the Rams. Both defensive Emmanuel Gomes and defensive lineman Carson Primrose earned Fourth Team accolades, while offensive lineman Brock Bethea and defensive back Braden Price were tabbed to the fifth team.

Rhode Island is coming off a historic 2024 campaign that saw the team capture its first-ever CAA Football title. The Rams, whose last conference title was earned in 1985, also broke a 39-year playoff drought when they earned an at-large selection to the FCS Championship as the No. 10 seed. Rhode Island defeated Central Connecticut State in its first round game at Meade Stadium (21-17, Nov. 30) before falling at No. 7 Mercer (17-10, Dec. 7).