University of Cincinnati redshirt senior offensive lineman Luke Kandra was named Friday morning to the Sports Illustrated 2024 College Football All-America Second Team."This recognition means to much to me because it shows how hard I worked to be in the position that I am in today," Kandra said. "I could not do it without my coaches and teammates."Kandra was named earlier this week as an All-American honorable mention selection by College Football Network.A 2020 Elder High School graduate, Kandra was the Big 12 Conferences highest-rated right guard by Pro Football Focus for a second straight season.Luke exemplifies everything that it means to be a Bearcat," UC coach Scott Satterfield said. "Hes a Cincinnati kid who played some of his best football wearing the C-Paw. Being an All-American means being one of the best in the country at your position. He has put in the work and delivered the results. I look forward to seeing him excel at the next level.Kandra led a Bearcats offense that ranked sixth in the league in total offense (420.6 yards) and paved the way for running back Corey Kiner to rush for a second straight 1,000-yard season. Kandra was named to the All-Big 12 First Team last week.Kandra joined UC in December 2022 after transferring from the University of Louisville."I'm really proud of my college career and am super proud to be a Bearcat," Kandra said. "Being able to play for Coach Satterfield for all five years and the last two being back home has been the best and I would not have done anything different."Kandra will graduate with his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from UC this month. SIGN UP: Subscribe to our high school sports newsletter