CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard Football trio of
Thor Griffith,
Charles DePrima and
Tyler Neville has been named 2023 Phil Steele FCS Midseason All-Americans. The three honorees led all other Ivy League schools at the season's midway point.
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Griffith landed on the third team after compiling 19 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and four quarterback hurries, while routinely facing double-teams on the defensive line. The senior has helped the unit allow only 15.0 points in the Crimson's last two outings and anchored a group that ranks in the top 30 in several defensive categories (scoring defense – 18
th, turnovers gained – 18
th, rushing defense – 25
th, team sacks – 29
th).
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DePrima was tabbed a fourth-team all-purpose player for his ability to throw and run the ball. The quarterback has thrown for 783 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 517 yards and five TDs. He is averaging 156.6 yards through the air and 103.4 on the ground. Nationally, DePrima ranks 41
st in the FCS in all-purpose yards (103.4), second in rush yards per carry (8.62) and 10
th in rushing yards per game (103.4).
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Neville was also a fourth-team selection after recording 15 catches for 201 yards and a team-best three touchdowns. The tight end has guided the offense to a No. 6 national ranking in scoring offense (41.2) and has opened the run game, allowing it to rank third nationally in rushing offense (261.8).
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No. 17/18 Harvard, which is one of two undefeated teams in the FCS, returns to action on Saturday when it plays at Princeton. The 1 p.m. ET game will air on NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports Philadelphia, SNY and ESPN+.