Boston University

Just the second Terrier in program history to earn two All-America awards following fellow BU Hall of Famer Paul Lewis ('85), Mark Seals was recognized as the Department of Athletics' top male athlete with the Mickey Cochrane Award.

He was also a recipient of the Scarlet Key, one of BU's highest academic honors, and graduated ranked second all-time behind the legendary Harry Agganis in interceptions with 21 while tallying the third-most tackles at 378. The Syracuse, New York, native made key contributions as a punt and kick-off returner and further demonstrated his athleticism by lettering with the track team.

Seals returned a kick 89 yards for a touchdown as a rookie and collected two interceptions to earn the team's Paterno Award as the top freshman. He then collected six picks his sophomore season and later became the first Terrier defensive back since BU Hall of Famer Bruce Taylor ('70) to claim AP All-America First Team status with five interceptions as a junior.

He finished his stellar career with eight interceptions and a blocked kick as a senior to earn AP, Kodak Coaches and Camp Foundation All-America accolades. Just one of four Terriers to be named to the Yankee Conference 50th Anniversary Team, he participated in the Blue-Gray and Senior Bowl All-Star Games before playing professionally in NFL Europe.