RENO, Nev. – For the first time in his career, Nevada senior linebacker Lucas Weber has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District first team.
 
This is the second consecutive year a Wolf Pack football player has earned this distinction as senior punter Quinton Conaway was named academic all-district in 2018. There have been just six total, including Weber, to earn the honor from Nevada. He is one of 10 to receive the recognition from around the Mountain West.
 
Weber, who is currently pursuing a master's degree in secondary education, compiled a perfect 4.0 grade point average while earning his undergraduate degree in public health. Although injury has plagued his senior season, Weber had a career year in 2018 as he posted a single-season career-best 56 tackles, including 33 solo tackles. He registered 10.5 tackles for loss last year that went for 61 yards. For his career, Weber has collected 94 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks.
 
Weber was also named a nominee for the Wuerffel Trophy and the AFCA Allstate Good Works team earlier this season and has earned a spot on the Mountain West All-Academic team.
 
This award recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CoSIDA Academic All-America program separately recognizes football honorees in four divisions - NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA. Academic All-District honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team ballot, where first and second team All-America honorees will be selected in early December.
 
Nevada will wrap up its home slate on Nov. 30 against rival UNLV in Mackay Stadium. Tickets are available for the game by CLICKING HERE.