Call ‘em 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐒 🇺🇸 Northwest Missouri State University senior Clayton Power and sophomore Kaleb McCullough were named to the 2025 AFCA Division II Coaches' All-America Teams announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. Power, a defensive lineman from Stilwell, Kan., gained first-team status. McCullough, an offensive lineman from Humboldt, Iowa, earned second-team honors. Power was a first-team all-MIAA pick and was named the league's Defensive Lineman of the Year. Power ranked second in the MIAA in quarterback sacks (7.5). Power tied for No. 7 in the MIAA in tackles-for-loss (10.0). Power started all 12 games and registered 40 total tackles. He tied for the team lead in interceptions (2). The Bearcat defensive unit led the MIAA in scoring defense (18.0 ppg), total defense (283.9 yards/game), passing defense (159.3 yards/game), defensive passing efficiency (102.6), fewest first downs allowed (188 - 15.7/game) and third-down conversions (29.6%). McCullough also gained first-team all-MIAA status. He started all 12 games at left tackle. The Bearcat offensive line unit allowed the fewest sacks (15) in the MIAA in 2025. The Bearcats led the MIAA in total touchdowns scored (53), rushing touchdowns (32) and rushing offense (243.1 yards/game). bit.ly/48Yv1wW @NWBearcat_FB #OABAAB

Four members of the @NWBearcat_FB squad gained 2025 D2CCA All-Super Region 4 honors led by first-team selection Clayton Power. Power (Stilwell, Kan.) notched first-team status on the defensive line. Offensive linemen senior Wes Merriman (Monett, Mo.) and sophomore Kaleb McCullough (Humboldt, Iowa) are joined by senior linebacker Carter Edwards (St. Louis, Mo.) on the second team. Power was chosen as a first-team all-MIAA performer and the MIAA's Defensive Lineman of the Year. He ranked second in the MIAA in quarterback sacks (7.5). Power tied for No. 7 in the MIAA in tackles-for-loss (10.0). Power started all 12 games and registered 40 total tackles. He tied for the team lead in interceptions (2). The Bearcat defensive unit led the MIAA in scoring defense (18.0 ppg), total defense (283.9 yards/game), passing defense (159.3 yards/game), defensive passing efficiency (102.6), fewest first downs allowed (188 - 15.7/game) and third-down conversions (29.6%). Merriman was the starting right guard in all 12 games, while McCullough was the starting left tackle in all 12 contests. Merriman and McCullough were first-team all-MIAA picks on the offensive line. The Bearcat offensive line unit allowed the fewest sacks (15) in the MIAA in 2025. The Bearcats led the MIAA in total touchdowns scored (53), rushing touchdowns (32) and rushing offense (243.1 yards/game). Edwards was the starting middle linebacker in all 12 contests. He was a unanimous first-team all-MIAA choice at linebacker. Edwards led the Bearcats in tackles (85). He also topped the squad in tackles-for-loss (13.0), forced fumbles (4) and interceptions (2). He tied for second in the MIAA in tackles-for-loss and tied for fifth in the league in sacks (6.0). He led the MIAA in forced fumbles (4). Edwards had a season-high 14 tackles vs. Harding in the NCAA first-round playoff game in Searcy, Ark. Northwest tied for the second-most Super Region 4 picks with four. Harding led the way with nine selections, including six first-team honorees. bit.ly/49Y6dHo #OABAAB

Thank you @NWBearcat_FB for having me out for a game day visit! I had a great time today! Can’t wait to learn more about the program. @Coach_Prosser @Jake_Willrich @CoachMcMenamin