Jan. 7, 2008

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Furman fullback Jerome Felton has been named to 2007 Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-America first team, the organization announced today.

Felton, a 6-foot, 239-pound senior, is the first fullback in Furman football history to garner All-America honors and 19th Paladin to garner Sports Network All-America honors this decade. He was recently named to the College Sporting News' Fabulous 50 Team for a third consecutive season.

A four-year starter, the Madisonville, Tenn., native and three-time All-Southern Conference selection rushed for a team leading 705 yards and 12 touchdowns this year and finished his career as the top rushing fullback (2,652 yards) in Furman history and the school's all-time leading scorer (414 points). He sports a 3.28 grade point average in political science and has completed all requirements for graduation.

Felton will compete in the 83rd Annual East-West All-Star Shrine Game in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 19.