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Abner Earns SWAC Postseason First Team Honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama A&M University redshirt senior tight end Travaunta Abner was selected to the 2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Postseason First Team, the conference announced on Monday afternoon.
 
Abner was a huge asset to the Bulldogs' passing game this season, catching 35 passes for   380 yards, along with three touchdowns. He averaged 10.9 yards per catch and 38.0 yards per game. In addition, the Lanett, Ala. native 104 receiving yards, including a game-sealing 21-yarder in a 23-21 victory over Tennessee State. Abner also recorded a season-high nine catches for 102 yards at Bethune-Cookman.
 
2025 ALL-SWAC FOOTBALL TEAM SELECTIONS 
All-SWAC First Team Offense
Quarterback: Andrew Body, Alabama State
Running Back: Ahmad Miller, Jackson State 
Running Back: Jaylen Jennings, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 
Offensive Lineman: Cameron Smith, Alabama State 
Offensive Lineman: D'Andre Townes-Blue, Jackson State 
Offensive Lineman: Elijah Baker, Alabama State
Offensive Lineman: Brian Williams Jr., Jackson State   
Offensive Lineman: Calvin McMillian, Prairie View A&M 
Wide Receiver: Jalen Jones, Alabama State  
Wide Receiver: Jyzaiah Rockwell, Prairie View A&M
Tight End: Travaunta Abner, Alabama A&M
 
All-SWAC First Team Defense
Defensive Lineman: Quincy Ivory, Jackson State
Defensive Lineman:  Ckelby Givens, Southern  
Defensive Lineman: Warren Robinson, Grambling State  
Defensive Lineman: Bryce Cage, Grambling State  
Linebacker: Stemarion Edwards, Alcorn State  
Linebacker: Danarius Hilliard, Arkansas-Pine Bluff  
Linebacker: Reid Pulliam, Jackson State 
Defensive Back: Travor Randle, Prairie View A&M  
Defensive Back: Ta'Shaun Sims, Alabama State  
Defensive Back: Antwone Watts, Bethune-Cookman 
Defensive Back: Markel Linzer, Grambling State 
 
All-SWAC First Team Specialist
Place Kicker: Daniel Porto, Florida A&M
Punter: Max Tulen, Bethune-Cookman 
Return Specialist: Javon Ross, Bethune-Cookman 
Long Snapper: Cole Hash, Bethune-Cookman  
 
All-SWAC Second Team Offense
Quarterback: JaCobian Morgan, Jackson State 
Running Back: Reggie Davis, Alcorn State 
Running Back: Chase Bingmon, Prairie View A&M
Offensive Lineman: Quaveon Davis, Jackson State 
Offensive Lineman: Jeremiah Frazier, Alabama State  
Offensive Lineman: Christian Loving, Bethune-Cookman  
Offensive Lineman: Cameran Rogers, Alcorn State  
Offensive Lineman: Ashton Grable, Florida A&M  
Wide Receiver: Maleek Huggins, Bethune-Cookman
Wide Receiver: Nate Rembert, Jackson State 
Tight End: Travon Jones, Prairie View A&M

All-SWAC Second Team Defense
Defensive Lineman: Malik Gucake, Prairie View A&M 
Defensive Lineman:  Jeremiah Williams, Jackson State 
Defensive Lineman: Michael Akins, Texas Southern  
Defensive Lineman: Eric Thomas Jr., Alcorn State   
Linebacker: Jason Riles Jr., Florida A&M 
Linebacker: Isaiah Bogerty, Texas Southern 
Linebacker: Jalil Lenore, Alabama State  
Defensive Back: Keane Lewis, Alabama State   
Defensive Back: Kam Sallis, Jackson State  
Defensive Back: Eric Zachery, Prairie View A&M   
Defensive Back: Deonte Morris, Alabama State    
 
All-SWAC Second Team Specialist

Place Kicker: Marko Jovisic, Mississippi Valley State 
Punter: Demetrion Duvall, Alcorn State  
Return Specialist: Nehemiah Hixon, Alabama State     
Long Snapper: Garrett Wilemon, Alabama State   
 
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Players Mentioned

Travaunta Abner

#13 Travaunta Abner

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6' 2"
Redshirt Senior

Players Mentioned

Travaunta Abner

#13 Travaunta Abner

6' 2"
Redshirt Senior
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