Five South Dakota football players named to AP All-America teams

Five South Dakota football players were selected to the AP 2024 NCAA FCS Football All-America teams on Tuesday.

Both JJ Galbreath and Mi’Quise Grace were named First Team All-Americans.

Despite missing three games late in the year due to injury, Galbreath was still a weapon for Bouman in the passing game. He started seven of the eight regular season games and was a constant threat to opposing defenses. Galbreath ranked second in the conference with 17.8 yards per catch. His 20 receptions, 356 receiving yards and two touchdowns ranked second on the team.

Grace was named the 2024 Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year after leading the conference in tackles for loss with 17 and sacks with 9.5. During the regular season, Grace posted two games of two or more. more sacks and he had a sack in at least six games. Grace had 18 tackles and 59 tackles for loss to go with his 9.5 sacks.