ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - Ouachita Tigers running back Kris Oliver, who rushed for 1,176 yards and 19 touchdowns in his debut season for the Tigers, was selected the 2015 Don Hansen National Freshman of the Year. The Arkadelphia native set a program record for rushing touchdowns by a freshman.  

Previously named as the Don Hansen Super Region 3 Region Freshman of the Year, Oliver was joined by his teammate Ke'Vontae Pope as an Honorable Mention All-America selection. Pope was named as a return specialist. He averaged 29.6 yards per kickoff return that included a 90-yard return for a touchdown. 

Oliver's selection marks the second straight year that a member of the Ouachita Tigers has been selected as a Don Hansen national player of the year. In 2014, Etauj Allen was named as the national Special Teams Player of the Year.