“No one really expected the o-line to do as well as it did,” Fadule said. “It was the same last year. What that says is that [offensive line coach Jim Turner] is just doing a really great job.”

Soriano was one of the Crimson’s two unanimous First-Team selections.

“Jamil is someone who had improved tremendously every year he’s been here,” Murphy said. “He and Jack were the best tandem in the Ivy League. Neither kid gave up a sack all season. We’ve had great offensive linemen in the past like Birk, but to have two kids who play at that level is great.”

Professional scouts who had been drawn to Cambridge by Morris often walked away extremely impressed with Soriano, Murphy added.

“He’s just as big as a house and extremely athletic,” Fadule said. “But his biggest asset is that when he plays, he plays extremely confident. He thinks he can beat anyone out there, and he plays mean.”

Balestracci garnered First-Team recognition for the third straight year. The linebacker, who was named captain-elect earlier this week, has a chance to become the first four-time First Team selection.

“The team is in great hands,” Morris said. “They have a tremendous leader in Dante. Day in and day out, he’s the hardest worker out there. Everyone respects him.”

Balestracci is one of 16 finalists for the Buchanan Award, which is given to the top defensive player in Division I-AA.

Seniors Mike Armstrong and John Perry were Second-Team selections at defensive end and linebacker, respectively. Senior quarterback and captain Neil Rose and sophomore quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who split time under center this season, shared Honorable Mention distinction with senior strong safety Niall Murphy and junior defensive back Chris Raftery.

—Staff writer Martin S. Bell can be reached at msbell@fas.harvard.edu.