BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Defensive Back Omari Hill-Robinson and Long Snapper Clayton Thomas Jr. were named First Team and Second Team All-SWAC postseason honorees, respectively, the Southwestern Athletic Conference office announced Monday. 

Omari Hill-Robinson proved once again to be the top defensive back in the SWAC as he racked up four interceptions – one each against Jackson State, Southern, MVSU, and AAMU -  for the third straight season to lead the conference in the category. He added six pass break-ups for nine total passes defended. He also finished fourth on his team in solo tackles with 26, adding seven tackle assists for 33 total tackles. Hill-Robinson also added a 77-yard fumble return touchdown on Oct. 28 against Grambling State to pull the Wildcats to within a score.

Clayton Thomas Jr. was a solid special teamer all season, snapping for a Wildcats team that punted the third-most times in the conference in 2023. Thomas Jr. played in all 11 games, also snapping for kicker Cade Hechter, who converted on seven field goals.he also registered a solo tackle on special teams. 

The full list of honorees is available at swac.org

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