Cheevers, Lindstrom Named AP All-Americans

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College senior offensive guard Chris Lindstrom and junior cornerback Hamp Cheevers were named Third Team All-Americans by The Associated Press on Monday. It marked the first postseason AP All-America accolades for both players.

It marks the second All-America team this postseason for Lindstrom and the fourth for Cheevers. Both players were also named to the All-ACC First Team.

Cheevers tied for the nation's lead with seven interceptions in his first year as a starter for the Eagles. He tied for second on the squad with seven pass breakups as well.

Cheevers allowed just 35 receptions on 74 targets in 2018 for 433 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. Cheevers allowed a passer rating when targeted this season of just 40.0, which ranked second in the conference among cornerbacks. Cheevers played in 92% of his team's defensive snaps in 2018 after playing in just 30% last year.

Lindstrom finished the 2018 season with the No. 1 pass blocking grade (90.9) nationally of any offensive guard. He allowed zero sacks, zero QB hits and just three hurries on 370 pass blocks in 2018 (pressure rate allowed: 0.8%) according to Pro Football Focus. Lindstrom ranked No. 1 in the nation among guards this season (min 200 pass blocks) with a pass block efficiency of 99.6.

Lindstrom has not allowed a pressure in his last seven starts. The Dudley, Mass., native has also been flagged for just one penalty all year on 864 snaps. Lindstrom has never been penalized more than two times in a single season in his NCAA career covering 50 games.

Boston College returns to a bowl game for the fifth time in six seasons on Wednesday, Dec. 26 in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against No. 23 Boise State. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. on ESPN and the BC IMG Sports Network.

2018 Boston College All-Americans
Hamp Cheevers, CB (Associated Press Third Team, Walter Camp Second Team, The Athletic Second Team, Sports Illustrated Second Team)
Michael Walker, KR (FWAA Second Team, Walter Camp Second Team)
Chris Lindstrom, OG (Associated Press Third Team, The Athletic Second Team)
Zach Allen, DE (Pro Football Focus Second Team)

Cheevers, Lindstrom Named AP All-Americans

Players Mentioned

Zach Allen

Hamp Cheevers

Chris Lindstrom

Michael Walker

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