BROOKFIELD, Ill. --- Minnesota State senior Payton Conrad, senior Jack Roussel and junior Payton Conrad have received Don Hansen All-American Honorable Mentions for their efforts this past season.

A defensive back from Tea, S.D., Payton Conrad started in all 13 games for the Mavericks in 2022. Conrad led the Maverick defense with 71 tackles and forced three fumbles. Against Wayne State, he notched a season-high nine tackles and recovered a fumble. He was named to the All-NSIC First Team earlier this season as well.

An offensive lineman from Durango, Iowa, Jack Roussel started in all 13 games on the offensive line for the Mavericks. As a member of the offensive line, he helped the Mavericks rush for 2,108 yards and 26 touchdowns. The offensive line allowed just 14 sacks, while MSU quarterbacks threw for 2,782 yards and 25 touchdowns. Earlier this season Roussel was named to the All-NSIC First Team and the D2CCA Super Region Four First Team.

A defensive back and return specialist from Blue Springs, Mo., Trey Vaval started in all 13 games for the Mavericks. Vaval returned 23 punts for 448 yards, for an average of 19.5 yards per return, including one he returned for a touchdown. He also returned 12 kickoffs. On defense, Vaval tallied 38 tackles and defended five passes. He was named to the All-NSIC First Team as a return specialist and the All-NSIC Second Team as a defensive back. Vaval was also named to the D2CCA All-American Second Team.

Minnesota State finished its 2022 season with a 10-3 record as it advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.