WH Gaines named All-American at TSU

Tennessee State senior left tackle Rogers Gaines, a former TSSAA Mr. Football finalist at White House High School, was named to the Inside the HBCU Huddle/College Sporting News All-American Team for 2012, along with two other All-American honors for the postseason.

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The Tigers finished 8-3 and five players were named to the All-American Team.>

Gaines was a part of a TSU offensive line that led the Ohio Valley Conference in rushing at 175.7 yards per game. The senior did not give up a sack all season and graded out at a 93.6. He also earned OVC 1st team Offense.

Gaines was also named to the BOXTOROW All-American Team and The Sports Network FCS and AP All-American Team.

It was also announced Thursday that Gaines has been invited to the National Football League scouting combine in Indianapolis in preparation for the 2013 NFL Draft.