NDSU linebacker Jackson Hankey was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-American second team. The team was announced Dec. 9.

Hankey is a sophomore from Park River, North Dakota, and maintains a 4.0 cumulative grade-point average in agricultural economics.

Nominees must have a 3.30 cumulative GPA and be starters or significant contributors with at least sophomore academic and athletic standing.

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