Avila Named AP Midseason All-American

Avila Named AP Midseason All-American

10/18/2022 4:09:00 PM | Football

TCU left guard is a team captain on one of the nation's most prolific offenses

NEW YORK -- TCU offensive lineman Steve Avila has been named to the Associated Press Midseason All-America team.

A senior from Arlington, Texas, and an All-Big 12 selection last season, Avila is a team captain who has started all six games at left guard. He anchors an offensive line that was recognized on the Midseason Honor Roll for the Joe Moore Award, presented to college football's most outstanding offensive line unit.

Avila is key in TCU being second in the nation in yards per play (7.7) while ranking third in both scoring offense (45.8 points per game) and total offense (526.7 yards per game). With 34 runs of at least 12 yards and 44 passes of 15 or more yards, TCU leads the nation in percentage of offensive big plays at 19.0 (78-of-411).

The No. 8 Horned Frogs (6-0, 3-0) host No. 17 Kansas State (5-1, 3-0) on Saturday at 7 p.m. on FS1.