After 10 seasons of Arkansas State being Red Wolves we decided to put together the first all Red Wolves Decade team.

It was not easy putting the team together. We did move some players around to get what we think are the best players on the team. The bottom line it would be a fun team to coach, especially on defense.

And there are five guys on the current roster who have earned spots on this unit, quarterback Justice Hansen, offensive tackle Lanard Bonner, running back Warren Wand, punter Cody Grace and defensive backs Justin Clifton and BJ Edmonds.

Not a surprise that Ryan Aplin is the quarterback with Fredi Knighten and Justice Hansen as the backups. Aplin is an easy winner, but Kighten and Hansen, different playing styles, have similar resumes in two seasons as a starter. All three QBs won bowl games with Knighten earning MVP honors for leading the rally vs. Ball State.

On defense, nine of the 11 starters played in the NFL. We repeat. PLAYED in the NFL, and not spent time in camp. Two others, Chris Odom Xavier Woodson, are in backup roles. Kyle Wilson and Dee Liner, along with Blake Mack on offense, are rookies in NFL camps.

On the offense, tackle Derek Newton, all-purpose back J.D. McKissic and tight end David Johnson all spent time in the NFL.