Lexington, KY – Defensive strongmen and offensive leaders were the Patriots honored on the All-Commonwealth team, announced on Friday. Seniors Brad Montgomery, Jeremiah McKibben, Logan Mann and Justin Clark represented Cumberlands on the annual list by the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame.
 
Presented annually by the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, the All-Commonwealth Team recognizes players who have demonstrated leadership ability on and off the field for their collegiate teams. The organization honors players from all teams in the state, across football divisions.
 
McKibben and Montgomery have been veteran leaders for the "Dirty Blues" this season. They combine for 64 tackles this season, the former noting 33 total tackles while Montgomery off the line has forced two fumbles and recovered one for a touchdown.
 
Mann has been a starter for the Patriots special teams all season as the long snapper. Meanwhile, Clark has led the Patriots offensive line. The unit has helped streamline over 50% completion percentage, and net 2,500 yards of total offense.
 
Cumberlands was one of 16 football institutions in the state to be recognized with four players. Including UC, eight teams from the Mid-South Conference had at least two mentioned on the list.
 
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Kentucky Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team aims to promote College football in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and to appropriately honor those players whose leadership on the field and in the classroom has demonstrated the potential leadership in the game of life. All players honored will be recognized during this year's Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 25.
 
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