Ieuter announces 2025 football team award winners

OLIVET, Mich. – The University of Olivet head football coach Erik Ieuter has announced the team award winners for the 2025 season. They are as follows:

• Offensive Lineman of the Year: Kyle Crusan
• Offensive Back of the Year: Jaylan Johnson
• Offensive Player of the year: Wade Brashears
• Defensive Lineman of the Year: Dontrell Thomas
• Defensive Back of the Year: Christian McMillan
• Defensive Player of the Year: Carlton Freeman
• Special Teams Player of the Year: Aeson Hawks
• Freshman of the Year: Wade Brashears
• Offensive Scout Player of the Year: Dominic Stone
• Defensive Scout Player of the Year: Rey Hanson
• Iron Man Award (given to most dedicated in the weight room & conditioning): Aiden Spiehs
• Comet Award (given to someone who epitomizes what it means to be a Comet and exudes our core values of High character, great work ethic, competition & toughness): Charlie Grant
• Team Most Valuable Player: Wade Brashears

Olivet will open the 2026 season on Thursday, September 3, when it hosts Millikin (Ill.) University. Kick-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. from the Cutler Athletic Complex.