The Outstanding First-Year Athletic Award

The Outstanding First-Year Athletic Award recognizes two first-year student-athletes who have made the most significant contributions to Lawrence athletics.

ahlan Paul, North Lauderdale, Florida, was honored by multiple organizations following his first season of football. A cornerback, Paul was the 2024 Midwest Conference Newcomer of the Year and a first-team all-conference selection. He was the only first-year player chosen for the D3football.com All-Region 5 team and was selected for the D3 Football All-Freshman Team by The Third Division. Paul also led all of NCAA Division III in interceptions and passes defensed per game.

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