WASHINGTON (December 11, 2023) – The FCS Football Central uncovered its All-American Team where Howard University senior defensive back Kenny Gallop, Jr. (Portsmouth, Va.) made second team. The announcement came Monday.
 
Gallop earned his second All-American honor after being named to the HBCU All-America Team earlier today.
 
On the season, the Buck Buchanan Award finalist produced 61 total tackles (40 solos) with six tackles for loss, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two quarterback hurries. In the homecoming victory over Norfolk State (Oct. 21), Gallop recorded a season-high 11 total tackles and the game-clinching interception. For his efforts, he was named FCS National Defensive Player of the Week.
 
The Virginia product led Howard's secondary where they topped the country in pass defense, allowing only 129.1 yards per game in the air.
 
The FCS Football Central All-American Team represented all 13 conferences and 59 schools.
 
South Dakota State led the country with 10 selections, including four first-team offensive selections. Quarterback Mark Gronowski was also named the FCS Football Central Offensive Player of the Year.
 
On Dec. 16, Howard plays its final game of the 2023 campaign at the Cricket Celebration Bowl in Atlanta where they will face the Southwestern Athletic Conference Champion No. 5 Florida A&M. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on ABC.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com or the FCS Football Central website at www.si.com.