Vikings Football Sets Program Record with Nine All-American Selections
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FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Hudson Valley Community College football program made history this season, earning a program-record nine NJCAA All-America selections, the most All-America honorees in Vikings Football history.
The historic group was led by Dominic Jones and Jared Navidad, who were both named First-Team All-America selections. Jones earned First-Team All-America Defense honors at linebacker, while Navidad was recognized as a First-Team All-America selection on special teams as a kicker.
Seven additional Vikings earned Second-Team All-America or Honorable Mention All-America recognition, highlighting the depth and talent of the program on the national stage.
Hudson Valley Community College Football All-America Selections:
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Dominic Jones (LB) – First-Team All-America, Defense
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Jared Navidad (K) – First-Team All-America, Special Teams
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Chanse Bonner (RB) – Second-Team All-America, Offense
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Micah Gates (WR) – Second-Team All-America, Offense
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Andrew Long (OL) – Second-Team All-America, Offense
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Brandon White (LB) – Second-Team All-America, Defense
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Connor Jackson (P) – Second-Team All-America, Special Teams
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Rodney Bell (RS) – Second-Team All-America, Special Teams
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Mack Mahoney (OL) – Honorable Mention All-America, Offense
The nine All-America selections represent a milestone achievement for the Vikings football program and reflect Hudson Valley Community College's continued success at the national level.