DES MOINES, Iowa -- Drake football defensive lineman Finn Claypool earned a spot on the Associated Press FCS All-America Second Team, the AP announced on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Claypool, a Des Moines product, adds All-American to his resume after claiming Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Year, All-PFL First Team and Academic All-PFL Team honors for his efforts during the 2023 campaign. Claypool helped Drake win the 2023 PFL Championship and clinch its first-ever appearance in the FCS playoffs behind a 57-tackle campaign that included 19.0 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and two pass breakups. He finished the regular season ranked second among FCS defenders in sacks and is fifth in tackles for loss. In his first two seasons with his hometown team, he has amassed 33.5 tackles for loss and 20.5 sacks.

Claypool was also announced as an FCS Football Central Third Team All-America selection.

Other FCS All-America teams will be announced next week by organizations such as the AFCA, ADA and STATS.