[autotag]Chandler Rivers[/autotag], the anchor of the 2024 Duke defense, earned some national recognition for his junior campaign on Monday.
The Associated Press released the AP All-America team to start the week, and Rivers joined Michigan Wolverines star Will Johnson on the Third-Team defensive squad.
Rivers intercepted three passes this season, including one he returned for a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles, and he nabbed one from Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward two weeks later. He racked up 52 total tackles, including 7.5 for a loss, and he broke up nine other passes to finish tied for third among ACC defensive backs in passes defended.
The third-year corner was the only Blue Devil to make the All-ACC First Team from the conference, and the Associated Press placed him and offensive tackle Brian Parker II on its All-ACC First Team squad.