WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Three members of the Winston-Salem State University football program earned recognition on the 2026 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Football All-Conference Teams, highlighted by Christopher "CJ" Brown's First Team All-CIAA selection.

Brown was named First Team All-CIAA at defensive line, while quarterback Brayden Jefferies and long snapper Maddox Creason earned selections to the CIAA All-Rookie Team.

Brown anchored the Rams' defensive front throughout the 2026 campaign, finishing the season with 37 total tackles, including 16 solo stops. The defensive lineman recorded five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass breakups and two quarterback hurries across 10 games.

Jefferies earned All-Rookie recognition following his first season at quarterback for the Rams. In six appearances, he completed 54 of 102 passes for 670 yards and three touchdowns. He also contributed 16 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.

Creason rounded out the Rams' honorees with an All-Rookie Team selection at long snapper. The freshman appeared in all 10 games for Winston-Salem State.

The CIAA also announced its individual award winners, with Virginia Union's Dr. Alvin Parker earning Coach of the Year honors. Johnson C. Smith's Fabian Duncan was named Offensive Player of the Year, while Virginia Union's Ahmad Ross earned Defensive Player of the Year. Virginia State's Tyleek McCoy was selected as Lineman of the Year, and Virginia Union's Zyaire Tart received Special Teams Player of the Year honors. Fayetteville State's Zyking Patillo was named Rookie of the Year.

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