A.J. Coons

Height:
6-4
Weight:
215
Position:
Wide Receiver
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Solon, Iowa
High School:
Solon H.S.
Major:
Exploratory Studies

PRONUNCIATION

HONORS AND AWARDS

Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll (2020-21, 2021, 2022)

2022: Appeared in all 15 games in a reserve role ... hauled in career-long 19-yard reception in home win over Western Illinois ... added 17-yard reception in Football Championship Subdivision playoff opener against Delaware ... also saw action on special teams and was credited with assisted tackle in playoff semifinal game versus Montana State

2021: Contributed on special teams and at wide receiver en route to earning first varsity letter ... played in final 14 games of the season ... lone reception covered 18 yards in league opener at Indiana State

2020-21: Redshirted ... did not see any game action, but was honored for his efforts on the practice field by being named Scout Special Teams Player of the Year ... was selected as co-Scout Offense Player of the Week prior to season opener at Northern Iowa and also earned Scout Special Teams Player of the Week leading up to Football Championship Subdivision playoff semifinal against Delaware

BEFORE SDSU: Helped lead Solon High School to a 12-1 record and the Class 3A state championship game in 2019 ... he caught 60 passes for 961 yards and 12 touchdowns en route to earning a spot on the 2019 All-Iowa Team selected by the Des Moines Register