Bulldogs place 18 on Phil Steele All-NEC teams

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Zevi Eckhaus was named the Phil Steele Northeast Conference Freshman of the Year and 18 Bulldogs were named all-league, the publication announced on Tuesday. 

The honor adds to Eckhaus' impressive postseason hall, becoming the first Bulldog to earn the honor from Phil Steele. Bryant placed five on the first team, six on the second team, three on the third team and four on the fourth team. 

Eckhaus was joined on the offensive first team by offensive lineman Mike Andrejco. The duo helped the Bulldogs lead the NEC in scoring and total offense. 

Kenny Dyson Jr., Ryan Saddler and Joe Andreessen were first team selections on defense. Dyson Jr. led the Bulldogs in sacks, while Saddler and Andreessen combined to make 171.0 tackles. 

Bryant's second team selections included Fabrice Mukendi, David Zorrilla, Jamichael Watts, Trevor Smith, Jack Daly and Luke Samperi. Mukendi enjoyed the best freshman season for a running back in program history, while Zorrilla became just the second Bulldog to lead the NEC in receiving yards per game. 

Anthony Frederick, Michael McNish and Shai Young were named the to third team, while Jihad Edmond, Connor Payne, Ricardo Martinez and David McCain were selected to the fourth team.