Courtesy of Delaware State Athletic Media Relations
DOVER, Del., Dec. 14, 2021 -- Delaware State defensive back Esaias Guthrie has been recognized among the top rookies in the nation for the 2021 football season. Guthrie has been named to the HERO Sports 2021 FCS Freshman All-American Team.
This past season, Guthrie was tops in the MEAC and tied for 22nd among all FCS players with four interceptions, and tied for fourth in the conference with eight passes defended (0.73 pg).
He was selected as the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week after picking off two passes, returning one for an 87-yard touchdown, and recording two pass break-ups in the Hornets' season-opening victory over Bowie State in Sept. 4.
For the season, he was tied for seventh on the Hornets with 32 total tackles, including 27 solo stops.
Before joining the Hornets, Guthrie was an All-State and Delaware Blue / Gold All Star at Middletown (Del.) High School.