With 2017 in the rearview mirror, et's look best at the best individual showings from D2 football players last year.
Here's a look at the top performances of the year in D2 football, as selected by the HERO Sports social media team:
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No. 7: Dennis Gardeck vs. Minnesota-Duluth
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #7@DGardeck vs UMD: 10 tackles, 5 sacks, FF
–> https://t.co/3qLKtPvQhG #NCAAD2 pic.twitter.com/kSiJjNNDCM
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 26, 2017
The Sioux Falls linebacker was a wrecking ball against Minnesota-Duluth in the first game of the season. He totaled 10 tackles, 5 sacks and a forced fumble, recovering a fumble as well. He finished the season with 75 tackles, 14.0 sacks and 21.0 tackles for a loss, with two forced fumbles and the fumble recovery in the UMD game.
Check out @DGardeck just straight killing it pic.twitter.com/6Qaph73Ec4
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 26, 2017
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No. 6: Andrew Jamiel vs. Pace
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #6@AndrewJamiel vs Pace: 294 rec yards, 5 TDs
–> https://t.co/PplYT9l2tn #KeepDiggin pic.twitter.com/tdCYdnZQWt
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 27, 2017
Andrew Jamiel caught everything thrown his way as Stonehill took down Pace 56-30 back in November. He caught 18 passes for 294 yards and five scores, averaging more than 16 yards per catch He finished the season with 81 catches for 1,035 yards and 13 scores.
2 of @AndrewJamiel’s TDs pic.twitter.com/l1KewWWaXB
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 27, 2017
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No. 5: Kiante Goudeau vs St. Cloud State
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #5
Kiante Goudeau vs St. Cloud St: 3 INTs, 2 pick sixes
–> https://t.co/DWWHg1Z0t0 #BuildTheDam pic.twitter.com/W1E0sVNsMg
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 28, 2017
Minot State's Kiante Goudeau had a huge day against St. Cloud State, intercepting a trio of passes and returning two of them for touchdowns to help the Beavers win 23-13 in the season finale. Goodeau had 63 total tackles and 5 interceptions on the season.
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No. 4: Connor Jessup vs. Notre Dame College
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #4@ConnorJessop vs NDC: 476 pass yards, 5 pass TDs, 50 rush yards, 2 rushing TDs
–> https://t.co/lJuVJLkdz4 #NCAAD2 pic.twitter.com/R2M5v6m2vI
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 29, 2017
Connor Jessup filled up the stat sheet to the tune of 476 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns, 50 rushing yards, and a pair of rushing touchdowns as Shepherd edged Notre Dame College 54-49 in a thriller. Jessup finished the season with more than 3,500 passing yards and 40 touchdowns, rushing for 355 yards and six scores and adding a receiving touchdown, as well.
Proof that NDC couldn't slow down @ConnorJessop pic.twitter.com/r5ljRmIbzh
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 29, 2017
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No. 3: Amir Hall vs. St. Augustine's
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #3@_Goodfor6 vs St. Augustine's: 433 pass yards, 6 pass TDs, 63 rush yards, 2 rushing TDs
–> https://t.co/rsJMuXNFPv #NCAAD2 pic.twitter.com/jrTFUhubQ6
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 30, 2017
Amir Hall was responsible for EIGHT total touchdowns as Bowie State cruised past St. Augustine's 66-20. Hall passed for 433 yards and 6 touchdowns, adding 63 yards and a pair of scores on the ground. He accomplished all of that in just three quarters, too. He finished the season throwing for more than 3,500 yards and 41 touchdowns, rushing for 8 more scores
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No. 2: Marc Jones vs. Slippery Rock
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #2@JonesMarcus14 vs Slippery Rock: 354 rush yards, 4 rushing TDs, 95 receiving yards, receiving TD
–> https://t.co/4t81CAok1M #NCAAD2 pic.twitter.com/J9ZNTp5qAK
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 31, 2017
Marc Jones did a little bit of everything in a close one as Gannon fell to Slippery Rock. Jones rushed for 354 yards and scored four touchdowns on the ground, adding 95 receiving yards, too. He finished the season one yard short of a 2,200-yard year, rushing for 29 touchdowns.
Want to see one of @JonesMarcus14 insane touchdowns against Slippery Rock? We got you. pic.twitter.com/mfinCRihUl
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) December 31, 2017
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No. 1: Robert Chesson vs. Elizabeth City State
Top #D2FB Performances of 2017 – #1@_ChessonBoy vs Elizabeth City St: 304 rush yards, 7 rushing TDs, 38 rec yards, receiving TD
–> https://t.co/Zd30Muj3rQ #NCAAD2 pic.twitter.com/t6mxqiiKCU
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) January 1, 2018
Robert Chesson had a huge day for Bowie State in a 66-20 win over Elizabeth City State, rushing for 304 yards and SEVEN touchdowns, adding 38 reception yards and a touchdown through the air. He finished the season with 1,350 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.
Watch @_ChessonBoy evade ALL of the tackles against Elizabeth City St pic.twitter.com/QHlErqyzB8
— HERO Sports D2FB (@HEROSportsD2FB) January 1, 2018
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