NEW YORK—Led by three First Team honorees in senior running back Dante Miller, senior defensive back Ben Mathiasmeier, and senior return specialist Mike Roussos, 13 Columbia Football players earned All-Ivy League honors by Phil Steele Magazine, the publication announced late Monday.
 
Roussos garnered three league honors including First Team All-Purpose player and Third Team punt returner and kickoff returner.
 
Earning Second Team honors were senior defensive lineman Paul Akere, senior linebacker Cam Dillon, and senior defensive back Will Allen. Also taking home Third Team honors were senior offensive lineman Tyler Worrell, senior running back Ryan Young, junior linebacker Scott Valentas, senior defensive back Jordan Colbert, junior placekicker Alex Felkins, and Roussos. Senior punter Drew Schmid and senior long snapper Parker Lefton both earned Fourth Team honors.

Phil Steele Magazine also announced its FCS All-America Teams. The team was picked as part of the 2021 Phil Steele FCS Magazine, an online-only magazine at www.philsteele.com. The team was selected by members of the magazine with input from league personnel. A complete listing of the Phil Steele All-Ivy League team and other squads is posted at this link.
 
Below is a complete list of honors earned during Columbia's 2021 football season:
 
PHIL STEELE MAGAZINE ALL-IVY LEAGUE
First Team: Dante Miller (RB), Ben Mathiasmeier (DB), Mike Roussos (All-Purpose)
Second Team: Paul Akere (DL), Cam Dillon (LB), Will Allen (DB),
Third Team: Tyler Worrell (OL), Ryan Young (RB), Scott Valentas (LB), Jordan Colbert (DB), Alex Felkins (PK), Mike Roussos (PR), Mike Roussos (KOR)
Fourth Team: Parker Lefton (LS), Drew Schmid (P)
 
FCS ADA ACADEMIC ALL-STAR
Paul Akere (DL)
 
ECAC ALL-REGION
Rookie of the Year: Joe Green (QB)
First Team: Ben Mathiasmeier (DB)
 
ALL-IVY LEAGUE
Rookie of the Year: Joe Green (QB)
First Team: Dante Miller (RB), Ben Mathiasmeier (DB), Mike Roussos (RS)
Second Team: Tyler Worrell (OL), Paul Akere (DL), Cam Dillon (LB), Scott Valentas (LB), Alex Felkins (PK)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Young (RB), Jordan Colbert (DB), Will Allen (DB), Drew Schmid (P)
Academic All-Ivy League Team: Ben Mathiasmeier (DB)
 
COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT 1
First Team: Paul Akere (DL), John Harris (LB), Ben Mathiasmeier (DB)
 
WILILIAM V. CAMPBELL TROPHY
Semifinalist: Ben Mathiasmeier (DB)
 
STATS PERFORM NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Cam Dillon (Oct. 11)
 
COLLEGE SPORTS MADNESS IVY LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Defensive: Ben Mathiasmeier (Sept. 26), Cam Dillon (Oct. 10), Scott Valentas (Oct. 17)
 
IVY LEAGUE WEEKLY HONORS
Defensive Player of the Week: Ben Mathiasmeier (Sept. 27), Cam Dillon (Oct. 11)
Special Teams Player of the Week: Alex Felkins (Sept. 20), Mike Roussos (Nov. 15)
Rookie of the Week: Joe Green (Oct. 25), Joe Green (Nov. 1), Joe Green (Nov. 15)