NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- Christopher Newport University senior linebacker Adrin Diggs (Smithfield, Va.) has been named to the 2010 D3 Senior Classic Preseason All-American Team. Diggs was named among the nation's elite senior athletes and was honored as a First Team South Defense linebacker.

Diggs has been a defensive stalwart for the Captains since joining the squad in 2007. The USA South Rookie of the Year that season, he has also been a First Team All-USA South selection in both his sophomore and junior seasons. Diggs' postseason accolades also reached the All-State level for the past two seasons, as he led the Captains in tackles both seasons.

He posted a career-high 90 tackles in 2009, including 39 solo and nine for a loss of yards. He ranked third in the USA South in total tackles and was among the league's top ten in total tackles for a loss.

The D3 Senior Classic is a premier post season all-star game showcasing the talent of senior players on the NCAA Division III football level.

Head coach Matt Kelchner and the Captains will kick-off the 2010 season, the program's 10th, on September 4th against nationally ranked Wesley College. CNU will host the Wolverines, pre-season ranked in the top five, at 1:00 p.m. in POMOCO Stadium.