Junior defensive end Calvin Fance has become the first Angelo State football player to earn All-America honors in four seasons as he was named Little All-America second team by the Associated Press.

Fance becomes the 55th All-American in Ram history and the first since tailback Kyle Fox and tight end Justin Carter were both recognized after ASU's postseason run in 2005. Fance led NCAA Division II with 14.0 sacks as a senior, one shy of the ASU single-season record, and will be playing in the Cactus Bowl in Kingsville next month.

The Houston native led all Ram defensive linemen with 43 total tackles (19 solo) with 14.5 tackles for a loss (93 yards). The Jersey Village High School product added a team-high six quarterback hurries along with two forced fumbles and a blocked kick. Fance closed his career with the Rams ranked fifth all-time with 16.5 career sacks.

Fance was a second team All-Lone Star Conference South Division pick this season and was chosen as first team all-region by Daktronics. He becomes the 27th Ram to be honored by the AP and first since 1999. Fance was one of five players from the LSC recognized by the AP this season.