Hayden McKay, Mount St. Mary's
A hooker who is mobile enough to play flanker, McKay is a former USA U20 player, he was a USA U23 selection for last year's tour to South Africa.
George Engels, Army
A powerful lock who has open-field speed, Engels has led West Point through an impressive 8-3 season (so far).
Logan Ballinger, Life University
A flanker/No. 8 with head-turning physicality, Ballinger has been a central part of Life's 10-2 season. He also was a USA U23 selection in 2025.
Aaron Van Dyk, Arkansas State
The MVP of his team's CRAA Fall Classic match against Mount St. Mary's, this hard-hitting forward has used that award as a launching point toward an excellent season.
Roanin Krieger, Navy
Already Navy's all-time-leading scorer, Krieger has taken over the flyhalf position for the title-contending Midshipmen and he has them on the cusp of something special.
Manu Taula, St. Bonaventure
The 2025 Prusmack Award-winner as the top collegiate 7s player, this skilled 15s center product was electric in helping St. Bonaventure to a NCR title in the fall.
Solomon Williams, Cal
On a team that is racking up big scores every week and has yet to be on the losing size, the fitness, defense, and attention to detail of their scrumhalf out of Carlsbad's Thunder program has been the dynamo that powers it all.
Jack Spencer, Lindenwood
As scrumhalf for the Lions, Spencer has showcased vision ans exception IQ to what remains an undefeated record.
Kieran Downs, San Diego
After a year in Ireland at Trinity, this Gonzaga College HS product has been a massive boon to USD as they have moved up to D1A, and are in serious playoff contention.
Sosaia Pongi, Saint Mary's
Perhaps the most elusive back in the game, Pongi is a highlight-reel machine for the Gaels.
Coby Baker, Cal Poly
Used more as a bit of a decoy and playmaker this year, Baker may not be scoring all the tries, but he's setting them up, adding the extras, leading the defense, and being the symbol of Cal Poly's resurgence.
Dom Besag, Saint Mary's
Already a capped Eagle and a threat whether he wears 13, 12, or 10, this De La Salle product is a superb modern back who can distribute, power-run, and work the breakdown.
Drew Baublitz, Navy
A breakaway center with skills to burn, this Vienna Rugby product is always good for a clutch try or try-saving tackle for Navy.
Rand Santos, Cal
A visionary playmaker with style and substance, Santos is helping lead a Cal team to one of their most impressive seasons, following on from a D1A title in 2025.
Marco Lapierre, Brown
A USA U19 player and a thrilling wing/fullback for Brown, this former Regis Jesuit star has exceptional finishing ability combined with strong open-field defense.
Matteo Berenger, Arizona
A skilled fullback who can kick for massive distances, kick for points, defend in the open field, and slice defenses, Berenger is a huge part of what has been a really strong season for Arizona.
