The NJCAA Football Committee announced their 2025 All-American Selections. The Division III Champion Chaparrals had plenty of representation on the All-American team. 

Coach Matthew Rahn on the All-American Selections: 
"Really proud of these guys for the well deserved recognition. I can honestly say there is no harder working and committed team in all of junior college. There are plenty more Chaparrals that are deserving to earn this accolade. It still makes me very happy and proud to see these guys recognized." 

1st Team All-American:

WR Daion Gaston Redshirt Sophomore (Florissant, MO. | Edwardsville HS) 
Daion Gaston hauled in 26 receptions for 442 yards and 3 scores in 2025. Gaston averaged an explosive 17 yards per reception. 

OT Ramiro Valdivia Redshirt Sophomore (Wauconda | Elk Grove HS) 
Tackle Ramiro Valdivia started every game for the Chaps, contributing to an offense that averaged 187.9 rush yards per game, and 238.1 pass yards per game. 

DE Casey Bending Reshirt Sophomore (Palatine | Fremd HS) 
A menace in the front seven for DuPage, Bending tallied an astounding 13 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble in what was a banner year for the defensive end. 

LB Cole Hamilton Sophomore (Jacksonville, FL. | University Christian) 
Red Grange Bowl MVP Cole Hamilton led the DuPage defense having registered 56 total tackles, 2 sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and 2 pass break-ups. 

DB Sal Laudicina Redshirt Freshman (Caledonia | Belvidere North HS) 
The lone freshman to receive 1st team honors, Sal Laudicina added 33 total tackles, 5 for loss, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 interceptions. 

2nd Team All-American: 

QB Justin Bland Redshirt Sophomore (Carol Stream | Glenbard North HS) 
Chaps starting quarterback Justin Bland finished his sophomore campaign with 1516 passing yards and 12 touchdowns through the air. Bland showcased his dual threat ability as well in 2025, averaging 5.1 yards per tote. 

RB AJ Moore Redshirt Freshman (Rockford | Auburn HS) 
AJ Moore led the Chaparrals in rushing in 2025, reaching 500 yards on 78 carries for an efficient 6.4 yards per carry and 4 scores. Moore also proved to be a threat in the passing game, catching 9 passes, 2 of which resulted in touchdowns. 

OT Gabe Rosen Redshirt Sophomore (Evanston HS) 
Tackle Gabe Rosen started every every game for the Chaps, contributing to an offense that averaged 187.9 rush yards per game, and 238.1 pass yards per game. 

DE Dontay Fort Sophomore (Chicago | Marist HS) 
Defensive End Dontay Fort tallied 4 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss in 2025. Along with 21 total tackles, Fort also had one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. 

CB Cy Charles Redshirt Freshman (Racine WI. | Racine Park HS) 
Corner back Cy Charles tallied 36 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2 pass break ups in 2025. 

K Danny Duray Redshirt Freshman (Hersey HS) 
Duray converted 10 of 16 field goal attempts, with an impressive long of 52 yards on the season. Duray was nearly perfect on PAT's as well, knocking through 32 of 33 extra point attempts. 

Honorable Mention Selections:

WR Ty Carlson Redshirt Sophomore (Oswego | Oswego East HS) 
Ty Carlson led DuPage in receiving in 2025 totaling 557 yards on 30 catches. Carlson scored 4 touchdowns and averaged 18.6 yards per catch. 

TE Luke Bonnema Redshirt Sophomore (Carol Stream | Glenbard North HS) 
Luke Bonnema hauled in 9 passes for 102 yards and 1 touchdown. Bonnema also heavily contributed to a Chaps ground game that averaged 187.9 yards per game. 

C Nick Cairo Redshirt Freshman (Lake Park HS) 
Center Nick Cairo started every game for the Chaps, contributing to an offense that averaged 187.9 rush yards per game, and 238.1 pass yards per game. 

LB William Sierra Sophomore (Roselle | Lake Park HS) 
Linebacker William Sierra totaled 56 tackles, 6.5 for loss, and had one fumble recovery in 2025. 

15 All-American selections for the Chaps is the 2nd most in program history. DuPage had 20 players recognized for the All-American Team for the 2024 season.