Recognizing the next set of top performers of the 2025 season.
June 11, 2025 by Calvin Ciorba and Josh Katz in Awards
Each year, Ultiworld presents our annual College Awards. Our staff evaluates the individual performances of players from throughout the season, talking to folks around college ultimate, watching film, and look at statistics, voting upon the awards to decide those to be honored. The regular season and the college Series are both considered, with extra emphasis for performances in the competitive and high-stakes environment at Nationals.
Our All-American teams recognize the top seven and next seven players who had the best seasons.
- All-American First Team
- Player of the Year
- All-American Second Team
- Defensive Player of the Year Award
- Offensive Player of the Year Award
- Rookie of the Year Award
- Breakout Player of the Year Award
- Coaches of the Year Award
- Full Awards Voting Breakdown
D-III Men’s All-American Second Team
Reed Burkert (Elon)
Big Fat Bomb’s return to Nationals after a 10 year hiatus has to be attributed to their star Reed Burkert. The North Carolina product dominated his matchups offensively, with powerful cuts to lead his throwers to. Once with the disc, Burkert’s long reach allowed him to throw around any defender or huge hucks, making him a nightmare to defend all season.
Nico Darringer (Whitman)
It’s a shame it’s taken this long to get Darringer on an All-American list, as he’s been the major driver of the Sweets offense for years now. Often the initiating cutter, Darringer quickly turns into a handler and plays an unguardable level of agility. Second in goals for the Sweets and the assists leader, Darringer’s importance to Whitman was undeniable this year.
Daniel Glickman (Wesleyan)
Nicknamed “Tux,” Glickman brought flair and firepower to the field all season long. He racked up an impressive statline of 17 goals, 23 assists, and 7 blocks, an especially notable feat on a deep and talented Wesleyan squad. His speed made him a constant deep threat, while his agility and vision allowed him to carve up defenders in dominator sets. When rotating into the handler space, Glickman delivered crisp, in-stride throws that kept the offense humming. Wesleyan’s return to Nationals provided the perfect stage for Glickman’s talent to shine on a national level.
Orlando Impas (Lewis & Clark)
The easiest way to describe watching Impas is to liken him to a bumblebee–short, always buzzing around with boundless energy. Then he gets the disc, and you remember he’s also a deadly sniper. His hucks are pristine, sure, but what elevates him to an All-American nod is sense of spacing, frequently throwing his receivers open.
Rowan Jamieson (Davenport)
Sure, there’s a whole lot of talk about Jacob Felton’s throwing prowess, but every star thrower needs their primary target. This year, that cutter was the Canadian product and last year’s ROTY Rowan Jamieson. Jamieson’s ability to shake off his defender, sky any pile, and perform full extension layouts elevated his sophomore season to the next level. Jamieson was so good at finding the end zone that he scored twice as many goals as the next player for Davenport, totaling 16 at Nationals.
David Leder (Rochester)
Rochester’s Mr. Everything unleashed his most dominant form in his final season, becoming one of the most feared matchups in the division. One point, he’d unleash a booming deep shot. The next, he’d make that cut himself. He did all this while barely taking a point off for the Piggies, willing them to their first ever quarters appearance with an unreal 17 scores and 24 assists.
Sammy Roberts (Oklahoma Christian)
Roberts has been a staple on this list since his freshman year1 and the number one player for OC since his sophomore year. His final year was no different, as he carved up the field with his throws, tying the division lead with 29 assists. Even more impressive, he accomplished all of this while simultaneously being the player-coach for the Eagles. Robert’s career and the 2025 season encapsulate the most successful scholarship player we’ve seen.
Besides when OC didn’t make Nationals in 2023 ↩
