Dec. 19, 2013

University of South Carolina defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles has been named second-team All-America by Lindy’s Sports, it was announced today.

Quarles, a 6-4, 298-pound junior from Hodges, S.C., was the team leader in tackles for loss with 13.5 including a team-high 9.5 sacks. One of four captains, Quarles enters the 2014 Capital One Bowl with 36 tackles, a pass breakup, a fumble recovery and three quarterback hurries.

Here is a list of postseason accolades accumulated by Quarles:

Sporting News – 1st Team All-America

Associated Press – 2nd Team All-America

CBSSports.com – 2nd Team All-America

Athlon – 2nd Team All-America

Lindy’s Sports – 2nd Team All-America

College Sports Madness – 3rd Team All-America

SI.com – Honorable Mention All-America

Associated Press – 1st Team All-SEC

Coaches – 1st Team All-SEC

ESPN.com – 1st Team All-SEC

Athlon – 1st Team All-SEC

College Sports Madness – 1st Team All-SEC