NFL Draft Prospect - Pace S David Lopez

Senior defensive back David Lopez (Ozone Park, NY/Christ the King)has garnered a pair of preseason All-American honors as one of the top safeties in the region. Lopez finished the 2011 season as Pace's leading tackler and was also a Northeast-10 Conference Second Team selection.

Lopez was named to the 2012 USA Football News Division II Preseason All-American First Team, while also being named to the Second Team Defense of the 2012 D2 vs. NAIA Senior Bowl Preseason All-American Team.

Last season, Lopez led the Setters on the defensive side of the ball. He led the team in tackles with 101 including 66 solos. Lopez also tallied three forced fumbles, and one tackle of loss. Lopez also ranked third in North