Isaiah Crowell came, saw, and, more than any other first-year player in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, he conquered.

Tuesday, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Georgia transfer who rushed for 842 yards and conference-best 15 touchdowns on 159 carries this past, was named the conference's Newcomer of the Year.

He's joined on the first team by standout offensive lineman Terren Jones, standout safety Kejuan Riley, defensive end Jimmy Daniels, linebacker Brandon Roberts and kicker Bobby Wenzig.

Accolades are nothing new to Crowell, rated as one of the nation's best at his position when came out of Columbus, Ga.'s Carver High School two seasons ago. He went on to earn SEC Freshman of the Year honors after rushing for 850 yards and five touchdowns to help guide the Bulldogs to their conference title game.

It's Riley's third consecutive first-team selection. The Hornets' career leader in interceptions with 21 tied for first in that statistical category with four to go along with 55 tackles as a senior. Roberts led the Hornets with 81 tackles while Daniels was tops on the team with nine sacks. Wenzig was the SWAC's leader in punting with an average of 45.6 yards on 61 attempts.

"It's a blessing to have guys recognized for their ability," Alabama State coach Reggie Barlow said in a release from the school. "I imagine each guy would commend their teammates and coaches for their help in earning these honors. We congratulate each young man for their accomplishments."

Hornets wide receiver T.C. McWilliams was a second-team selection. ASU's leading receiver, he had 48 catches for 612 yards and five touchdowns this past fall.

Jackson State wide receiver Rico Richardson was named SWAC Offensive Player of the Year. He has 56 catches for 1,081 yards and 10 touchdowns, heading into the Tigers noon meeting against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the conference championship game at Birmingham's Legion Field.

UAPB lineman Brandon Thurmond (63 tackles, 25 for loss and 16.5 sacks) was named Defensive Player of the Year and Prairie View return man Johnta Hebert took Freshman of the Year honors.

Here's a look at the entire team:

Offensive Player of the Year

Rico Richardson JSU

Defensive Player of the Year

Brandon Thurmond UAPB

Newcomer of the Year Isaiah Crowell ALST

Freshman of the Year Johnta' Hebert PVAM

First Team Offense

QB Ben Anderson UAPB

RB Kaderius Lacey AAMU

RB Isaiah Crowell ALST

WR Rico Richardson JKST

WR Lee Doss SUBR

TE Dezmond Beverly UAPB

OL Terren Jones ALST

OL Zion Pyatt JKST

OL Stephen Capler JSU

OL Christopher Wilson UAPB

OL Jamal Johnson-Webb AAMU

First Team Defense

DL Joseph LeBeau JSU

DL Brandon Thurmond UAPB

DL Robert Simpson MVSU

DL Jimmy Daniels ALST

LB Brandon Roberts ALST

LB Keven Woods MVSU

LB Bill Ross UAPB

DB Kejuan Riley ALST

DB Qua Cox JSU DB Vernon Marshall AAMU

DB Ryan Shaw UAPB

First Team Special Teams

PK Tyler Strickland UAPB

P Bobby Wenzig ALST

KR Spencer Nelson PVAM

Second Team Offense

QB Dray Joseph

SUBR RB Justin Billings UAPB

RB Brandon Stansell MVSU

WR T.C. McWilliams ALST

WR Ladrius Eckwood UAPB

TE Bobby Goldsby AAMU

OL Chris Brown SUBR

OL Terron Armstead UAPB

OL Tre Glover PVAM

OL Kenny Eagle UAPB

OL Jonathan Smith JSU

Second Team Defense

DL Johnathan Billups JSU

DL Robert Dorsey UAPB

DL Javaris Frtiz MVSU

DL Preston Nelson AAMU

LB Anthony Balancier SUBR

LB Jerome Howard PVAM

LB Jer-ryan Harris UAPB

DB Vigil Williams SUBR

DB Marquez Floyd MVSU

DB Brian Medlock PVAM DB

Carlos Hollis MVSU

Second Team Special Teams

PK Chris Barrick PVAM

P Robert Hersh TSU

KR Johnta' Hebert PVAM

Nick Birdsong covers HBCU sports for al.com. He can be reached at 205-388-3168 or nbirdsong@al.com. Follow him on Twitter @birds_word.