TOLEDO, Ohio – Seniors Maxen Hook, Jerjuan Newton and Jacquez Stuart led a group of nine Rockets who earned 2024 All-MAC honors, the Mid-American Conference announced on Thursday.

Hook, a safety from New Palestine, Ind., earned first-team All-MAC honors for the third consecutive season. He also earned third-team All-MAC honors as a redshirt freshman in 2021, making him just the third Rocket ever to make an All-MAC team in four seasons. The others were safety Barry Church (2006-09) and offensive lineman Nick Kaczur (2001-04), both of whom had lengthy careers in the NFL.

Newton, a wide receiver from St. Peterburg, Fla., earned first-team All-MAC for a second consecutive season. He also earned second-team honors in 2022. Running back Jacquez Stuart earned first-team honors as a kickoff returner for a second consecutive season. The three seniors were joined on the All-MAC first-team by junior wide receiver Junior Vandeross III.

Second-team honorees were senior defensive tackle Darius Alexander, junior cornerback Avery Smith and redshirt freshman punt returner Bryson Hammer. Senior linebacker Daniel Bolden and sophomore offensive lineman Ethan Spoth made the third team.

Below is a look at Toledo's All-MAC honorees:

First-Team All-MAC
Maxen Hook, Sr., Safety
Now a four-time All-MAC honoree, Maxen Hook leads the team and is fourth in the MAC with 107 tackles. He had five games in double digits in tackles, including a career-high 16 tackles plus an interception vs. Ohio on Nov. 20. Hook has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 1.
 
Jerjuan Newton, Sr., Wide Receiver
A three-time All-MAC performer, Newton has 64 receptions for 949 yards and 11 touchdowns, all career highs. He leads the team and is third in MAC in receiving yards, as well as second on team and tied for fourth in MAC in receptions. His 11 TD receptions leads the MAC and is tied for fifth in nation. He is Toledo's all-time leader in career TD receptions (32), and ranks fifth in career receiving yards (2,843) and sixth in career receptions (198). Newton was invited to play in the Hula Bowl on Jan. 11.

Jacquez Stuart, Sr., Kickoff Returner
Jacquez Stuart made the All-MAC first-team as a kickoff returner for a second straight season. He is averaging 32.5 yards on 12 returns this season, which leads the MAC and would be second in the country if he had enough attempts to qualify. He had a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown vs. UMass, which was the third time he has taken a kickoff the distance in his career.

Junior Vandeross III, Jr., Wide Receiver
Junior Vandeross III leads the Rockets and is third in the MAC with 73 receptions. He is second on the team with 763 receiving yards and has four TD receptions. His best game came vs. Bowling Green when he caught a career-high 11 passes for 106 yards.

Second-Team All-MAC
Darius Alexander, Sr., Defensive Tackle
Darius Alexander made second-team All-MAC after landing on the third team in 2023. He has been a force in the middle for the Rockets, totaling 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and four pass breakups. Alexander has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl on Feb. 1.

Bryson Hammer, Fr. (R), Punt Returner
Bryson Hammer averages 14.6 yards per punt return, a figure that leads the MAC and is fourth in the nation. He had punt returns of 43, 41, 32, 22 and 18 among his 17 returns this season.

Avery Smith, Jr., Cornerback
Avery Smith is second in the MAC and tied for eighth in the country with 15 passes defended (13 breakups, 2 interceptions).

Third-Team All-MAC
Daniel Bolden, Sr., Linebacker
Daniel Bolden is second on the team and 10^th in the MAC with 91 tackles. He also has 7.0 tackles for loss.

Ethan Spoth, Soph., Offensive Line
Ethan Spoth anchored the Rockets' offensive line, starting 10 games and right guard and two at center. Toledo's offense is second in the MAC in passing efficiency and third in sacks allowed.
   
2024 MAC Football Postseason Specialty Awards & All-Conference Teams
Coach of the Year:  Tim Albin, Ohio
Vern Smith Leadership Award Winner:  Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Offensive Player of the Year: Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Defensive Player of the Year:  Shaun Dolac, LB, Buffalo
Special Teams Player of the Year: Malcolm Gillie, KR, Ball State
Freshman of the Year:  Kadin Semonza, QB, Ball State
 
2024 All-MAC First Team Offense
Quarterback – Brett Gabbert, Miami
Offensive Lineman – Alex Wollschlaeger, Bowling Green
Offensive Lineman – Reid Holskey, Miami
Offensive Lineman – J.J. Lippe, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Addison West, Western Michigan
Offensive Lineman – Jacob Gideon, Western Michigan
Tight End – Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
Wide Receiver – Javon Tracy, Miami
Wide Receiver – Coleman Owen, Ohio
Wide Receiver – Jerjuan Newton, Toledo
Wide Receiver – Junior Vandeross III, Toledo
Running Back – Terion Stewart, Bowling Green
Running Back – Jaden Nixon, Western Michigan
Placekicker – Dom Dzioban, Miami
 
2024 All-MAC First Team Defense
Down Lineman – CJ Nunnally, Akron
Down Lineman – Brian Ugwu, Miami
Down Lineman – Devonte O'Malley, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Bradley Weaver, Ohio
Linebacker – Joseph Sipp Jr., Bowling Green
Linebacker – Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
Linebacker – Red Murdock, Buffalo
Linebacker – Matt Salopek, Miami
Defensive Back – Jordan Oladokun, Bowling Green
Defensive Back – Raion Strader, Miami
Defensive Back – Nate Valcarcel, Northern Illinois
Defensive Back – Maxen Hook, Toledo
Punter – Avery Book, Akron
 
2024 All-MAC First Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Malcolm Gillie, Ball State
Kickoff Return Specialist – Jacquez Stuart, Toledo
 
2024 All-MAC Second Team Offense
Quarterback – Parker Navarro, Ohio
Offensive Lineman – Jon Mucciolo, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Brayden Swartout, Central Michigan
Offensive Lineman – John Champe, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Logan Zschernitz, Northern Illinois
Offensive Lineman – Parker Titsworth, Ohio
Offensive Lineman – Carson Heidecker, Ohio
Tight End – Tanner Koziol, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Adrian Norton, Akron
Wide Receiver – Oran Singleton, Eastern Michigan
Wide Receiver – Chrishon McCray, Kent State
Wide Receiver – Reggie Virgil, Miami
Running Back – Keyon Mozee, Miami
Running Back – Anthony Tyus III, Ohio
Placekicker – Jesus Gomez, Eastern Michigan
 
2024 All-MAC Second Team Defense
Down Lineman – Kobe Stewart, Buffalo
Down Lineman – Corey Suttle, Miami
Down Lineman – Roy Williams, Northern Illinois
Down Lineman – Darius Alexander, Toledo
Linebacker – Bryan McCoy, Akron
Linebacker – Jordan Kwiatkowski, Central Michigan
Linebacker – James Djonkam, Eastern Michigan
Linebacker – Ty Wise, Miami
Defensive Back – Donte Kent, Central Michigan
Defensive Back – DJ Walker, Ohio
Defensive Back – Avery Smith, Toledo
Defensive Back – Tate Hallock, Western Michigan
Punter – John Henderson, Bowling Green
 
2024 All-MAC Second Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – Donte Kent, Central Michigan
Punt Return Specialist – Bryson Hammer, Toledo
 
2024 All-MAC Third Team Offense
Quarterback – Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green
Offensive Lineman – Ethan Crowe, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Taran Tyo, Ball State
Offensive Lineman – Trevor Brock, Buffalo
Offensive Lineman – Tyler Doty, Buffalo
Offensive Lineman – Ethan Spoth, Toledo
Tight End – Blake Bosma, Western Michigan
Wide Receiver – Cam Pickett, Ball State
Wide Receiver – Victor Snow, Buffalo
Wide Receiver – Terry Lockett, Eastern Michigan
Wide Receiver – Luke Floriea, Kent State
Running Back – Al-Jay Henderson, Buffalo
Running Back – Marion Lukes, Central Michigan
Placekicker – Upton Bellenfant, Buffalo
 
2024 All-MAC Third Team Defense
Down Lineman – Brandon Berger, Ball State
Down Lineman – Anthony Hawkins, Bowling Green
Down Lineman – Dion Crawford, Buffalo
Down Lineman – Skyler Gill-Howard, Northern Illinois
Linebacker – Shay Taylor, Ohio
Linebacker – Blake Leake, Ohio
Linebacker – Daniel Bolden, Toledo
Linebacker – Donald Willis, Western Michigan
Defensive Back – Paul Lewis III, Akron
Defensive Back – Jacorey Benjamin, Bowling Green
Defensive Back – Eli Blakey, Miami
Defensive Back – JaVaughn Byrd, Northern Illinois
Punter – Ethan Duane, Buffalo
 
2024 All-MAC Third Team Specialists
Kickoff Return Specialist – DeShawn Martin, Kent State
Kickoff Return Specialist – Coleman Owen, Ohio