Английская Википедия:2018 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team

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The 2018 North Carolina A&T Aggies football team represented North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. This season marked the 95th for the program, which was led by first-year head coach Sam Washington. The Aggies finished the season with a record of 9–2 and 6–1 in MEAC play, capturing their tenth conference title. The Aggies also earned an invitation to the Celebration Bowl where they defeated Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Alcorn State, earning their sixth black college football national championship. The Aggies played their home games at the newly renamed BB&T Stadium. They are a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).

Before the season

At the conclusion of the 2017 football season, the Aggies lost key players such as three-time MEAC Offensive Lineman of the year and two-time All-American Brandon Parker, two-time first-team All-MEAC center Darriel Mack & Khris Gardin, who finished his career second all-time in NCAA history in punt return yards. The Aggies also lost third-team all-MEAC outside linebacker Marcus Albert, Jeremy Taylor & two-time first-team All-MEAC safety/linebacker Jeremy Taylor, who was the team's leading tackler in 2017. In addition to the players, the program lost head coach Rod Broadway, who is the program's all-time leader in winning percentage. Broadway decided to retire in January after weeks of speculation following the team's undefeated season and national championship.

Recruiting

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Award watch lists

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Walter Payton Award

Lamar Raynard

QB

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MEAC preseason poll

In a vote of the MEAC head coaches and sports information directors, the Aggies were unanimously picked as the favorites to win the MEAC championship receiving 19 of 20 first place votes (coaches are not allowed to vote for their own team).

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1	North Carolina A&T
2	Howard
3	North Carolina Central
4	Bethune–Cookman
5	Florida A&M
6	Norfolk State
7	South Carolina State
8	Savannah State
9	Morgan State
10	Delaware State

Preseason All-MEAC Teams

The Aggies had nine players selected to the preseason all-MEAC teams. Quarterback Lamar Raynard was selected as the preseason offensive player of the year.

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1st team

Lamar Raynard – QB

Marquell Cartwright – RB

Elijah Bell – WR

Leroy Hill – TE

Marcus Pettiford – OL Шаблон:Col-break Defense

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Darryl Johnson, Jr. – DL

Timadre Abram – DB

Mac McCain – DB

2nd team

Julian McKnight – DL Шаблон:Col-end

Schedule

North Carolina A&T's game against fellow Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) member Morgan State was considered a non-conference game and did figured in the conference standings.

Roster

colspan="8" style=Шаблон:CollegeSecondaryStyle|2018 North Carolina A&T Aggies Roster (Source)
Wide receivers  3 Chance Pride – Freshman  4 Isaiah Hicklin – Redshirt Senior 13 Elijah Bell – Junior 15 Ahmed Bah – Redshirt Sophomore 19 Zachary Leslie – Redshirt Sophomore 23 Amos Williams – Redshirt Senior 80 Isreal Spivey – Freshman 81 Ron Hunt – Junior 84 Quinzel Lockhart – Redshirt Freshman 85 Terrence Peterson – Redshirt Senior 86 Jordan McDaniel – Redshirt Freshman 88 Malik Wilson – Redshirt Senior 89 Rashad Bovian – Redshirt Sophomore Offensive line 55 Dacquari Wilson –Redshirt Freshman 60 Lawrence Lagrone –Freshman 61 Tyshawn Miller –Redshirt Freshman 62 Malik Johnson -Senior 63 Jeremiah Martin -Redshirt Sophomore 65 De'jour Simpson – Junior 66 Arlander Cherry – Redshirt Junior 68 Macquel Hardy – Senior 69 Deven Milton – Redshirt Sophomore 72 Tim Williams – Freshman 73 Marcus Pettiford – Redshirt Junior 74 Sylvester Smith – Redshirt Junior 75 Bilal Ali – Redshirt Sophomore 76 Trajan Douthit – Redshirt Sophomore 77 Breontae Matthews – Graduate Student 78 Micah Shaw – Senior 79 Dontae Keys – Redshirt Freshman Tight ends 12 TeVaughn Higgins – Freshman 82 jarvis Reid – Junior 87 Leroy Hill – Redshirt Senior Fullbacks 46 William Hollingsworth – Senior 49 William Simpson – Redshirt Junior		Quarterbacks 1 Jalen Fowler – Redshirt Freshman 7 Lamar Raynard – Senior 10 Kylil Carter – Senior 11 Carnaji Andrews – Redshirt Freshamn 16 Khalil Gilliam – Freshman Running backs 22 Marquell Cartwright – Redshirt Senior 25 Kashon Baker – Junior 26 Darius Graves – Redshirt Sophomore 30 Jah-Maine Martin – Redshirt Sophomore 37 Unique Johnson – Redshirt Freshman Fullbacks 46 William Hollingsworth – Sophomore 49 William Simpson – Redshirt Sophomore Defensive line 41 Leon "Tre" Smalls – Redshirt Junior 50 Devin Harrell – Sophomore 52 Michael Branch – Junior 90 Karfa Kaba – Redshirt Freshman 91 Justin Nwachukwu – Junior 92 Jermaine Williams – Redshirt Junior 94 Justin Cates – Senior 95 Julian McKnight – Redshirt Senior 97 Shomari Wallace – Sophomore 99 Artavious Richardson – Redshirt Freshman Defensive ends 40 Darryl Johnson Jr. – Redshirt Junior 96 Sam Blue – Redshirt Senior 98 Kadarius Kendrick – Redshirt Junior Rovers 2 Jamaal Darden – Redshirt Senior 8 Joseph Stuckey – Freshman 39 Keifer Oates – Redshirt Freshman		Linebackers  5 Kiaundric Richardson – Redshirt Senior 27 Justin Phillip -Redshirt Sophomore 34 Deion Jones – Redshirt Senior 36 Antoine Wilder – Redshirt Junior 38 Davis Rogers – Redshirt Freshman 43 Chris Williams – Freshman 44 Julius Reynolds – Redshirt Senior 45 KeAndre Jones – Freshman 48 Zareik Rush – Freshman 41 Leon "Tre" Smalls – Redshirt Sophomore 44 Julius Reynolds – Redshirt Junior 45 Joshua Patrick – Senior 48 Jeremy Taylor – Redshirt Senior 52 Kiaundric Richardson – Redshirt Junior 53 Julian Monell – Freshman 54 Kyin Howard – Redshirt Freshman 56 Tyler Beck – Redshirt Sophomore 57 Markeiss Blue – Redshirt Senior 58 Adrian McPherson – Redshirt Junior 59 Elijah Westbrook – Redshirt Junior Defensive backs 14 Timadre Abram – Redshirt Senior 18 Richie Kittles – Redshirt Junior 20 Najee Reams – Redshirt Sophomore 21 Derrek Williams – Redshirt Sophomore 24 Amir McNeil – Redshirt Freshman 29 Mac McCain – Redshirt Sophomore 32 Marquis Willis – Redshirt Junior 32 Miles Simon – Freshamn 33 Jalon Bethea – Redshirt Junior 42 Will Jones – Redshirt Freshamn Punters 60 James Mackey – Redshirt Junior 47 Michael Rivers – Freshman Kickers 35 Noel Ruiz – Sophomore 38 Davis Rogers – Freshman Long snappers 51 John Davis – Sophomore 67 Ernest (Petie) Bush III – Redshirt Junior
† Starter at position     * Injured; did not play in 2018.

Coaching staff

colspan="8" style=Шаблон:CollegePrimaryStyle|2018 North Carolina A&T Aggies coaching staff
	Head coach Head coach – Sam Washington Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator/wide receivers – Quarterbacks – Chris Barnette Running backs – Shawn Gibbs Tight end – Colin Williams Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator/defensive backs – Courtney Coard Inside linebackers – Thomas Howard			Administrative staff Athletic Director (A.D.) – Earl M. Hilton III Administrative support associate for football – Jeraldine Bailey

Game summaries

At East Carolina

The Aggies upset East Carolina, 28–23, and in the post-game celebration, head coach Sam Washington declared in response to the team being a so-called "buy game" for the Pirates: "Tell them to bring me my money." The statement and ensuing celebration has since become an internet meme.

Post season

2019 NFL draft

The 2019 NFL Draft will be held on April 25–27 in Nashville, Tennessee. The following A&T players were either selected or signed as undrafted free agents following the draft.

Player	Position	Round	Overall pick	NFL team
Darryl Johnson Jr.	DE	7	225	Buffalo Bills

2019 CFL draft

The 2019 CFL Draft took place on May 2, 2019. The following A&T players were either selected or signed as undrafted free agents following the draft.

Player	Position	Round	Overall pick	CFL Team
Malik Wlson	WR/KR	—-	Undrafted free agent	Saskatchewan Roughriders