Jada Byers was named Male Athlete of the Year at the RVA Sports Awards. The Virginia Union University football player was a Harlon Hill Award Finalist for the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year
Byers exemplifies all the positive aspects of sport and has made a positive impact on the Richmond community in 2022.
Congrats, Jada!
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The Male Athlete of the Year Award is sponsored by SouthState.
The winner was announced at the RVA Sports Awards on Saturday, February 4, 2023.