BURLINGTON, Ont. – On Thursday (Nov. 6, 2025), Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced the OUA All-Stars and major award winners for the 2025 football season as
Mitchel Schechinger (offensive line) and
Jevaun Jacobsen (linebacker) were named OUA Second Team All-Stars, while first-year defensive lineman, Andre Thomspon, earned a spot on the 2025 OUA All-Rookie team.
Gryphon Football: 2025 OUA Second Team All-Stars
Gryphon Football: 2025 OUA All-Rookie Team
OUA Football Second Team All-Star, Jevaun Jacobsen (Linebacker)
A pair of Gryphon football players earned OUA all-star status as
Mitchel Schechinger and Jevaun Jacobson were named to the second team. For fourth-year mechanical engineering major
Mitchel Schechinger, this represents the third consecutive season where he was named an OUA All-Star. The Sarnia native started in 7 of his team's 10 games this season (including postseason) and is one of the pillars on a Gryphon offensive line that averaged 493.1 yards per game and help lead the second-best rushing attack in the OUA. Schechinger showed off his versatility this season making the transition over to centre, starting in his team's final five games of the season in his new position as he didn't miss a beat after returning from injury.
For the first time in his Gryphon career,
Jevaun Jacobsen has earned OUA all-star status. The third year linebacker was an integral part of the Gryphon defence throughout the season as he did it all for the team in the run game and the pass game. The Burnaby, BC native was third on the team with 27.5 total tackles, led the team with 21 solo tackles to go along with his four tackles for loss and three sacks on the regular season. The psychology major had one of his most impactful performances in his team's OUA semifinal game against Laurier as the game's leading tackler with 7.0, making 5 solo tackles and assisting on 4 others.
OUA Football All-Rookie Team, Andre Thompson (Defensive Lineman)
Gryphons first-year defensive lineman,
Andre Thompson, was named to the 2025 OUA All-Rookie Team. Thompson becomes the 22nd Gryphon football player to be named to the OUA All-Rookie Team, extending the streak of nine consecutive seasons in which the Gryphons produced one of the top rookies in the province. Thompson, a 6-foot-5 London native, blossomed into his role on the Gryphon defensive line, taking over as a starter in his team's third game of the season. The sociology major appeared in all of his team's games this season, finishing his first season with 18.0 total tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. One of the highlights for Thompson this season came in his team's final regular season game against York (Oct. 18) when his teammate made a big hit to jar the ball loose as it would fall into Thompson's hands for an interception.
The pick wasn't enough for Thompson as he ran it back 21 yards before he was tackled for his first career interception.
For more information on the 2025 football OUA All-Stars and major award winners, see below or
visit www.oua.ca. The 2025 OUA football season will wrap up this Saturday (Nov. 8) with the playing of the 117th Yates Cup, with the Queen's Gaels travelling to Wilfrid Laurier University to face the reigning Yates Cup champions, the Laurier Golden Hawks.
2025 OUA Major Award Winners
Most Valuable Player: Ethan Jordan, Laurier Golden Hawks
Outstanding Stand-Up Defensive Player: Jessie Wilkins, Laurier Golden Hawks
Lineman of the Year: Erik Andersen, Western Mustangs
Norm Marshall Award: Jackson MacKay, Western Mustangs
Russ Jackson Award: Luigi Zegaria, Carleton Ravens
David "Tuffy" Knight Award: Michael Faulds, Laurier Golden Hawks
Volunteer Coach of the Year: Rob McMurren, Waterloo Warriors
Ken Green Officials Award of Merit: Adam Hinks
2025 OUA First Team All-Stars
Quarterback: Cal Wither, Laurier Golden Hawks
Running Back: Ethan Dolby, Western Mustangs
Running Back: Jared Chisari, Queen's Gaels
Receiver: Ethan Jordan, Laurier Golden Hawks
Receiver: Chris Joseph, Toronto Varsity Blues
Receiver: Nathan Falconi, Queen's Gaels
Receiver: Tristan Ready, Carleton Ravens
Fullback/Tight End/H-Back: Sebastian Parsalidis, Laurier Golden Hawks
Centre: Kodi Blackshaw, Laurier Golden Hawks
Offensive Tackle: Erik Andersen, Western Mustangs
Offensive Tackle: Niklas Henning, Queen's Gaels
Offensive Guard: Josh Rietveld, Laurier Golden Hawks
Offensive Guar:d Keegan O'Neil, Western Mustangs
Defensive Tackle: Max von Muehldorfer, Western Mustangs
Defensive Tackle: Braxton Johnson, Laurier Golden Hawks
Defensive End: Ahmad Taylor, Windsor Lancers
Defensive End: Matteo Laquintana, Laurier Golden Hawks
Linebacker: Jessie Wilkins, Laurier Golden Hawks
Linebacker: Jaxxon Brashear, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Linebacker: Michael Omoseni, Waterloo Warriors
Free Safety: John Corscadden, Queen's Gaels
Halfback: Johari Hastings, Laurier Golden Hawks
Halfback: Ashton Miller-Melancon, Queen's Gaels
Cornerback: Maliek Cote, Laurier Golden Hawks
Cornerback: Istvan Assibo-Dadzie, Windsor Lancers
Punter: Michael Horvat, McMaster Marauders
Kicker: Brady Lidster, Windsor Lancers
Returner: Tayshaun Jackson, Laurier Golden Hawks
Rush/Cover: Jesulayomi Ojutalayo, Laurier Golden Hawks
2025 OUA Second Team All-Stars
Quarterback: Alex Vreeken, Queen's Gaels
Running Back: Weabge Mombo, Windsor Lancers
Running Back: Tayshaun Jackson, Laurier Golden Hawks
Receiver: Ryan Hughes, Laurier Golden Hawks
Receiver: Seth Robertson, Western Mustangs
Receiver: Noah Avery, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Receiver: Jake Oseen, Toronto Varsity Blues
Fullback/Tight End/H-Back: Mateo Tuioti, Queen's Gaels
Centre: Philippe Cote, Western Mustangs
Offensive Tackle: Spencer Walsh, Laurier Golden Hawks
Offensive Tackle: Reed Cloutier, Western Mustangs
Offensive Guard: Mitchel Schechinger, Guelph Gryphons
Offensive Guard: Brett Miller, Windsor Lancers
Defensive Tackle: Marcus Tenney, Laurier Golden Hawks
Defensive Tackle: Riley Hildebrandt, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Defensive End: Oliver Jackson, Queen's Gaels
Defensive End: Christian Chukwuali II, McMaster Marauders
Linebacker: Xavier Malone, Carleton Ravens
Linebacker: Jevaun Jacobsen, Guelph Gryphons
Linebacker: Justin Pace, Queen's Gaels
Free Safety: Harrison Daley, Windsor Lancers
Halfback: Patrick Cumberbatch, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Halfback: Ethan John, Windsor lancers
Cornerback: Jared Siewe, Queen's Gaels
Cornerback: Denny Ferdinand, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Punter: Nathan Walker, York Lions
Kicker: Michael Horvat, McMaster Marauders
Returner: Denny Ferdinand, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Rush/Cover: DJ Ryan, Queen's Gaels
2025 OUA All-Rookie Team
Defensive Back: Jackson MacKay, Western Mustangs
Defensive Lineman: Andre Thompson, Guelph Gryphons
Offensive Guard: Brett Miller, Windsor Lancers
Defensive End: Christian Chukwuali II, McMaster Marauders
Kicker/Punter: Evan Astolfo, Waterloo Warriors
Receiver: Emyl Gregoire, Ottawa Gee-Gees
Fullback: Arthur Bedard, Carleton Ravens
Defensive Back: Jack Roberts, York Lions
Defensive Lineman: Carter Martin, Queen's Gaels
Halfback: Jack Donohue, Toronto Varsity Blues
