EL PASO – Senior
Will Hernandez was named to the 2017 Pro Football Focus (PFF) All-American First Team.
This is the left guard's second honor of the post season, he previously garnered All-Conference USA first team. Last season, Hernandez was named PFF Best Pass Protector.
The All-American started in all 49 games played during his career at the left guard position. Hernandez was named to the 2017 AP Midseason All-America team and 2017 Outland Trophy Watch List. He also earned an invitation to the 2018 Reese's Senior Bowl. The captain was appointed UTEP Offensive Player of the Year voted by the team.
Under his guidance the Miners allowed zero sacks against WKU and UTSA and only allowed one sack at no. 7 Oklahoma and at C-USA West Division Champions North Texas.
Hernandez also received 2017 SB Nation's All-America Honorable Mention recognition.
