(Story courtesy of Springfield Athletics)

Springfield, Mass. – After earning a spot on the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III All-America Second Team, Springfield College junior defensive lineman Tyler Sordillo (Hull, Mass.) was named a Third Team All-American by the Associated Press (AP) on Thursday.

Sordillo is the eighth AP All-American for the Pride since 2015, joining Arsen Shtefan (2024), Lou Cocozza (2021 & 2022), Christian Hutra (2022), Nick Giorgio (2018), Jordan Wilcox (2017), and Max Nacewicz (2015).

Sordillo led the Springfield defense to one of its most dominant seasons in program history. Individually, he registered 11.5 sacks, 14.0 tackles for a loss, and 56 total tackles, while as a team Springfield ranked among the best in Division III, allowing just 13.3 points per game, 216.3 total yards per game, and 71.3 rushing yards per game. Earlier this season, Sordillo was recognized as the NEWMAC Defensive Player of the Year.

Sordillo and the Pride won their fifth consecutive NEWMAC Championship title and appeared in the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament after defeating Cortland at home in the first round, 21-7.

About the NEWMAC

The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 20 sports.