IRVING, Texas - Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan and South Florida running back Brian Battie were chosen Monday to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team.

Henigan is the sixth Memphis playerto be named an FWAA All-America selection, joining Tom Hornsey (2010), Tony Pollard (2016), T.J. Carter (2017), Kenneth Gainwell (2019) and Tahj Washington (2020). 

Battie is the thrid South Florida player to earn Freshman All-America status, joining George Selvie (2006) and Terrence Mitchell (2010).

Henigan threw for 3,322 yards, leading all freshmen nationally, in his first year with the Tigers. He started 11 games and completed 235 of 393 passes for 3,322 yards, 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. His yardage total set a freshman record for Memphis and ranks sixth in program history.

Battie, who was also a consensus All-America choice, led all FBS players with three touchdowns on kickoff returns in 2021 as he averaged 33.9 yards on 19 returns. He tied an NCAA record with two 100-yard kickoff returns in the Bulls’ game against Houston and added a 100-yard return in South Florida’s game against Tulsa. Battie also rushed for 324 yards and a touchdown in 2021 and finished the season with 1,035 all-purpose yards.