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German Decena led the William Paterson University Pioneers with 78 tackles as a senior in 2012.  Decena finished ninth in the league in tackles/game (7.8). He was also named to the 2012 All-New Jersey Athletic Conference First Team
(defense). Decena is a member of the 2012 Capital One/College SportsInformation Directors of AmericaFootball Academic All-District 2 Team and a three-time Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. He is also a frequent Dean’s List scholar.

School: William Paterson University
Year: 2013
Major: Sociology

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