INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Quincy University football program continued its rise within the GLVC, placing eight players on the 2025 All-Conference teams. The Hawks landed two players on the First Team, two on the Second Team, and four as Honorable Mentions.

Headlining the group was senior defensive lineman Jaylin Vaughn, the 2025 GLVC Defensive Player of the Year, who added First Team All-Conference to his postseason accolades. Vaughn anchored the Hawks' defensive front with a dominant season that saw him finish tied for second in the league in forced fumbles (3) and fumble recoveries (2), third in sacks (7), and sixth in tackles for loss (12.0). His 57 total tackles were fourth on the team and the most among QU's defensive linemen. Vaughn's blend of strength, speed, and instincts made him one of the most disruptive defensive players in the Midwest.

Joining Vaughn on the First Team was graduate linebacker Brock Inman, who earned All-GLVC honors for the third straight season and First Team recognition for the second consecutive year. Inman turned in the most productive campaign of his career, ranking fourth in the conference with 8.6 tackles per game, while tying for second with three interceptions and three forced fumbles. His 89 total tackles, including career highs of 53 solo stops, highlighted his range and leadership as the veteran heartbeat of the QU defense.

The Hawks also earned two spots on the Second Team All-Conference, beginning with junior linebacker Brock Wiley, who made a major leap after being an Honorable Mention a year ago. Wiley was one of only two players in the GLVC to eclipse the 100-tackle mark, finishing with 106 stops, 51 solo and 55 assisted, along with eight tackles for loss, three sacks, six pass breakups, and an interception. His 9.6 tackles per game ranked second in the conference, underscoring his emergence as one of the league's most active defenders.

Sophomore defensive back Kendrick Adimado rounded out the Second Team selections after a breakout season in the secondary. After not seeing the field as a freshman, Adimado started all 11 games in 2025 and instantly became a cornerstone of the Hawks' pass defense. He totaled 30 tackles and recorded 11 pass breakups, tied for fourth in the GLVC, while consistently drawing tough assignments and giving Quincy a reliable presence on the back end.

Four Hawks earned Honorable Mention All-Conference status, beginning with the trio of offensive linemen: Nathan Smith, Jack Bishop, and Tre Wince III. Bishop started all 11 games at center and served as the linchpin of the Hawks' front. Wince III provided stability at right tackle, starting every game and excelling in both pass protection and run blocking. Smith started nine games at left tackle before missing two contests due to injury, but remained one of QU's most dependable and technically sound linemen. Together, the trio played a crucial role in the success of Quincy's young offensive core, protecting freshman quarterback Bradyn Little and paving the way for a balanced offensive attack.

The final QU honoree was sophomore running back Collin Parsons, whose rise into a key offensive weapon helped spark the Hawks down the stretch. Beginning the season as the third running back in the rotation, Parsons broke out with a standout performance against Missouri S&T and never looked back. He finished the year with 88 carries for 420 rushing yards and four touchdowns, averaging an impressive 4.8 yards per touch, while adding 20 receptions for 154 yards as a versatile dual-threat option.

With eight All-Conference selections, including four non-graduating athletes, the future remains bright for a Quincy team continuing to build momentum and identity within the GLVC.