UW-W's Egon Hein Earns All-America Honors

By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information

*Egon Hein defending against Wheaton in the second round of the NCAA Playoffs*

*Egon Hein returns an interception against Wheaton in the second round of NCAA Playoffs (Courtesy of Larry Radloff, d3photo)*

Waco, Texas — University of Wisconsin-Whitewater senior defensive back Egon Hein has earned First Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association for his performance on the gridiron this season.

Attached Photos: Egon Hein defending against Wheaton in the second round of the NCAA Playoffs; Egon Hein returns an interception against Wheaton in the second round of NCAA Playoffs (Courtesy of Larry Radloff, d3photo)

Hein returned from injury to play in seven contests this season. A 2023 First Team All-Region and First Team All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honoree, Hein is a lockdown defender frequently tasked with shutting down top receivers. During the 2023 campaign, Hein registered 36 tackles, tallied three interceptions and broke up nine passes.

The senior is a semifinalist for the 2023 Gagliardi Trophy given to the top football player in Division III. Hein was also a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy awarded to the football player with the best combination of academics, community service and on-field performance.

The AFCA All-America Teams are determined by a selection committee made up of head coaches representing each conference in the AFCA’s seven districts.