FLORENCE, Ala. -- University of North Alabama senior defensive back K.J. Smith earned a spot on the 2021 Phil Steele FCS All-America Team, while 12 Lions were named to the Phil Steele All-Big South Team.

Smith was a fourth-team All-American selection on the Phil Steele team after leading the Big South Conference with six interceptions this season, and ranking second in interception return yardage at 69. He was also second in the league in total passes defended with 12. He made 32 solo tackles and added 10 assists.

On the Phil Steele All-Big South Team, Smith was a first-team selection, along with senior defensive lineman Wallace Cowins, Jr.

Senior punter Joe Gurley, junior receiver Dexter Boykin and junior tight end Corson Swan earned second-team honors, while sophomore running back Parker Driggers, junior receiver Cortez Hall and sophomore receiver Takairee Kennebrew were named to the third-team. UNA junior offensive linemen Cam Watson and Connor Robbins amd junior defensive back Kyree Fields received fourth team honors.

2021 Phil Steele All-Big South Team
First-team
DB - K.J. Smith
DL - Wallace Cowins, Jr.

Second-team
WR - Dexter Boykin
TE - Corson Swan
P - Joe Gurley
PR - Kobe Warden

Third-team
RB - Parker Driggers
WR - Cortez Hall
WR - Takairee Kennebrew

Fourth-team
OL - Cam Watson
OL - Connor Robbins
DB - Kyree Fields