SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Five members of the Shepherd University football team have been named to the 2024 CSC Academic All-District Football Team selected by the College Sports Communicators for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Redshirt senior defensive lineman Matt Bednarski (Martinsburg, W.Va./Martinsburg), redshirt sophomore defensive end Vince Flook (Middletown, Md./Middletown), redshirt sophomore tight end Brian Jester (Frederick, Md./Saint Frances Academy), sophomore defensive back Will Johnson (Manassas, Va./Brentsville District), and redshirt freshman linebacker Brodie Carroll (Catharpin, Va./Battlefield) gained Academic All-District honors.

Bednarski, a first team All-PSAC East choice, appeared in 11 games with nine starts for the Rams. Bednarski recorded 22 tackles (five solos) with 2.5 tackles-for-loss (-seven yards). He added a sack for minus six yards. He boasts a 3.80 grade point average while pursuing an MBA. 

Flook appeared in 11 games with one start. He recorded 13 tackles (six solos) with 2.5 tackles-for-loss (-20 yards) and a pair of sacks (-19 yards). He boasts a 3.56 grade point average as a business administration major.

Jester appeared in 10 games with three starts. He had four receptions for 28 yards on the season. He boasts a 3.77 grade point average as a sports marketing major.

Johnson appeared in 10 games. He recorded nine tackles (four solos). He boasts a 3.79 grade point average as a criminal justice major.

Carroll, the 2024 PSAC East Freshman of the Year, appeared in 11 games with eight starts. He recorded 52 tackles (31 solos) with seven tackles-for-loss (-21 yards) and a pair of sacks (-8 yards). He added a pass breakup and a fumble recovery. Carroll boasts a 3.90 grade point average as a sports marketing major.

To be eligible for Academic All-District recognition, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and have played in at least 90 percent of the team's competition throughout the season.