CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Northwest defensive end Quondarius Qualls has been named a "Super Sophomore" by Sporting News 2016 College Football Preview magazine.

The Farmerville, La., native and Union Parish High School product had a stellar freshman campaign for the NJCAA national champions, finishing third on the team with 67 tackles. His 16.5 tackles-for-loss, 13 quarterback hurries and 10 sacks (T-16th in NJCAA) were all team highs.

Listed at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, Qualls plays a defensive end/linebacker hybrid position. He'll be one of two returning starters on the line for the Rangers this upcoming season along with tackle Jalen Harvey.

Qualls helped Union Parish to an 11-2 record and a quarterfinal appearance in the Class 3A state playoffs as a senior, collecting 84 tackles, seven tackles-for-loss and three sacks. He was also part of the 2013 state championship team and was an all-state selection that season.

All-American quarterback Gardner Minshew, 2015 Mississippi Bowl Player of the Year, was also listed on the 25-player team prior to his signing with East Carolina and publication of the magazine.