Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sutton Named to Special Teams University All-American Watch List
7/26/2019 10:26:00 AM | Football
Sutton is one of 12 long snappers named to the list
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University senior long snapper Drake Sutton (Menomonee Falls, Wis.-Menomonee Falls) has been named to the Special Teams University All-American Watch List. Sutton is one of 12 players from college football named to the list and the only Mid-American Conference representative.
Sutton was EMU's primary long snapper in all 13 games during the 2018 campaign and has played in 25 games in his career. Eastern's special teams ranked second in the nation in punts downed inside the five-yard line, fourth in punts downed inside the 10, and 23rd in punts downed inside the 20. Additionally, Eastern ranked 18th in the FBS in kick coverage.
STU All-Americans are chosen based off of snap speed, accuracy, flight of ball, coverage, quality of season, and quality of character. Additionally, NFL readiness is taken into consideration with height, weight, athletic ability, and blocking ability.
The 2019 EMU football season will feature a year-long series of events, initiatives, and programming centered around fans, student-athletes, and the community. The celebration will salute the five decades of student-athletes that have played inside Rynearson Stadium as well as the more than 2.8 million fans who have passed through the turnstiles to watch one of the 252 home games in the venue. Furthermore, the College Football 150th Anniversary celebration will be recognized at all divisions of the collegiate game during the 2019 season.
Fans can now order reserved non-chairback season tickets for just $90 ($18 per game). EMU faculty and staff can secure season tickets for $70 ($14 per game), while youth season tickets are just $50 ($10 per game). In addition, EMU continues to offer the Ultimate Fan Season Ticket Plan for $150 ($30 per game). The premiere plan includes a padded chairback seat and VIP parking in the Convocation Center lots.
Buying a season ticket is your best deal as you will save 38 percent when compared to the single-game rate. Tickets are now on sale at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office.
Special Teams University All-American Watch List
Josh Brady - Jacksonville State
Dayton Diemel - Wake Forest
Ross Matiscik - Baylor
Liam McCullough - Ohio State
Richard McNitzky - Stanford
Grant Merka - UTSA
Michael Pifer - Navy
Drew Raker - UW Plattville
Rex Sunahara - West Virginia
Drake Sutton - Eastern Michigan
Nick Wildberger - Houston
Steven Wirtel - Iowa State
Sutton was EMU's primary long snapper in all 13 games during the 2018 campaign and has played in 25 games in his career. Eastern's special teams ranked second in the nation in punts downed inside the five-yard line, fourth in punts downed inside the 10, and 23rd in punts downed inside the 20. Additionally, Eastern ranked 18th in the FBS in kick coverage.
STU All-Americans are chosen based off of snap speed, accuracy, flight of ball, coverage, quality of season, and quality of character. Additionally, NFL readiness is taken into consideration with height, weight, athletic ability, and blocking ability.
The 2019 EMU football season will feature a year-long series of events, initiatives, and programming centered around fans, student-athletes, and the community. The celebration will salute the five decades of student-athletes that have played inside Rynearson Stadium as well as the more than 2.8 million fans who have passed through the turnstiles to watch one of the 252 home games in the venue. Furthermore, the College Football 150th Anniversary celebration will be recognized at all divisions of the collegiate game during the 2019 season.
Fans can now order reserved non-chairback season tickets for just $90 ($18 per game). EMU faculty and staff can secure season tickets for $70 ($14 per game), while youth season tickets are just $50 ($10 per game). In addition, EMU continues to offer the Ultimate Fan Season Ticket Plan for $150 ($30 per game). The premiere plan includes a padded chairback seat and VIP parking in the Convocation Center lots.
Buying a season ticket is your best deal as you will save 38 percent when compared to the single-game rate. Tickets are now on sale at EMUEagles.com/tickets, by calling 734.487.3669 or by visiting the EMU Ticket Office.
Special Teams University All-American Watch List
Josh Brady - Jacksonville State
Dayton Diemel - Wake Forest
Ross Matiscik - Baylor
Liam McCullough - Ohio State
Richard McNitzky - Stanford
Grant Merka - UTSA
Michael Pifer - Navy
Drew Raker - UW Plattville
Rex Sunahara - West Virginia
Drake Sutton - Eastern Michigan
Nick Wildberger - Houston
Steven Wirtel - Iowa State
Players Mentioned
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