MACtion will be here before we know it this season. But before the calendar turns to fall and November is here, get to know the best of the best this preseason. The 2024 All-MAC team celebrates the best players who call the MAC home this year.
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Preseason MAC Football Team Honors for 2024
- Player of the Year
John Champe, OG, Northern Illinois - Offensive Player of the Year
John Champe, OG, Northern Illinois - Defensive Player of the Year
Raion Strader, DB, Miami - Specialist of the Year
Andrew Glass, PK, Toledo - Newcomer of the Year
Dallas Branch, CB, Kent State - Coach of the Year
Chuck Martin, Miami - Offensive Transfer of the Year
Porter Rooks, WR, Eastern Michigan - Defensive Transfer of the Year
Dallas Branch, CB, Kent State - Impact Freshman of the Year
Tashi Braceful, WR, Toledo
Preseason MAC Offense
- Quarterback of the Year
Brett Gabbert, Miami - Running Back of the Year
Marion Lukes, Central Michigan - Wide Receiver of the Year
Jerjuan Newton, Toledo - Tight End of the Year
Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green - Offensive Tackle of the Year
Jack Sherwin, Western Michigan - Offensive Guard of the Year
John Champe, Northern Illinois - Center of the Year
Jacob Gideon, Western Michigan - Offensive Lineman of the Year
John Champe, OG, Northern Illinois - Offensive Line of the Year
Western Michigan - Offensive Newcomer of the Year
Porter Rooks, WR, Eastern Michigan
Preseason First-Team All-MAC Offense
QB: Brett Gabbert, Miami
RB: Marion Lukes, Central Michigan
RB: Jalen Buckley, Western Michigan
WR: Chrishon McCray, Kent State
WR: Jerjuan Newton, Toledo
WR: Trayvon Rudolph, Northern Illinois
TE: Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
FLEX: Terion Stewart, Bowling Green
OT: Jack Sherwin, Western Michigan
OG: Addison West, Western Michigan
OC: Jacob Gideon, Western Michigan
OG: John Champe, Northern Illinois
OT: Reid Holskey, Miami
Preseason Second-Team All-MAC Offense
QB: Bert Emanuel Jr., Central Michigan
RB: Antario Brown, Northern Illinois
RB: Jacquez Stuart, Toledo
WR: Kenneth Womack, Western Michigan
WR: Junior Vandeross III, Toledo
WR: Jesse Prewitt III, Central Michigan
TE: Anthony Torres, Toledo
FLEX: Camden Orth, Bowling Green
OT: Will Jados, Miami
OG: Jon Mucciolo, Ball State
OC: Parker Titsworth, Ohio
OG: J.J. Lippe, Northern Illinois
OT: Mickey Rewolinski, Eastern Michigan
Preseason Third-Team All-MAC Offense
QB: Connor Bazelak, Bowling Green
RB: Gavin Williams, Northern Illinois
RB: Gavin Garcia, Kent State
WR: Tyson Davis, Central Michigan
WR: Andrew McElroy, Northern Illinois
WR: Coleman Owen, Ohio
TE: Grayson Barnes, Northern Illinois
FLEX: Tanner Koziol, Ball State
OT: Brayden Swartout, Central Michigan
OG: Taran Tyo, Ball State
OC: Dominic Serapiglia III, Central Michigan
OG: Jake Burns, Bowling Green
OT: Evan Malcore, Northern Illinois
Preseason Honorable Mention All-MAC Offense
QB: Cole Snyder, Eastern Michigan
RB: Rickey Hunt Jr., Ohio
RB: Myles Bailey, Central Michigan
WR: Anthony Sambucci, Western Michigan
WR: Solomon Davis, Central Michigan
WR: Qian Magwood, Ball State
TE: Blake Bosma, Western Michigan
FLEX: Javon Tracy, Miami
OT: Shedrick Rhodes Jr., Ohio
OG: Christophe Atkinson, Ohio
OC: Carson Lee, Eastern Michigan
OG: John Hofer, Western Michigan
OT: Drew Hoth, Northern Illinois
Preseason MAC Defense
- Defensive Lineman of the Year
Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo - EDGE Defender of the Year
Brian Ugwu, Miami - Interior Defender of the Year
Darius Alexander, Toledo - Linebacker of the Year
Shaun Dolac, Buffalo - Cornerback of the Year
Jordan Oladokun, Bowling Green - Safety of the Year
Maxen Hook, Toledo - Defensive Line of the Year
Eastern Michigan - Secondary of the Year
Toledo - Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Dallas Branch, CB, Kent State
Preseason First-Team All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Brian Ugwu, Miami
DT: Darius Alexander, Toledo
DT: Peyton Price, Eastern Michigan
EDGE: CJ Nunnally IV, Akron
LB: Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
LB: Matt Salopek, Miami
LB: Ty Wise, Miami
CB: Jordan Oladokun, Bowling Green
CB: Donte Kent, Central Michigan
CB: Torrie Cox Jr., Ohio
S: Maxen Hook, Toledo
S: Quentavius Scandrett, Eastern Michigan
FLEX: Raion Strader, Miami
Preseason Second-Team All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Bradley Weaver, Ohio
DT: Devonte O’Malley, Northern Illinois
DT: Jason Williams, Central Michigan
EDGE: Justin Jefferson, Eastern Michigan
LB: Red Murdock, Buffalo
LB: Keionté Newson, Ball State
LB: Daniel Bolden, Toledo
CB: Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
CB: Charles McCartherens, Buffalo
CB: Dallas Branch, Kent State
S: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo
S: Nate Valcarcel, Northern Illinois
FLEX: Daiquan White, Eastern Michigan
Preseason Third-Team All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Raishein Thomas, Northern Illinois
DT: Dontrez Brown, Bowling Green
DT: George Wolo, Buffalo
EDGE: D’Andre Ragin, Toledo
LB: Bryan McCoy, Akron
LB: Antavious Fish, Akron
LB: JT Killen, Eastern Michigan
CB: Jashon Prophete, Northern Illinois
CB: Javaughn Byrd, Northern Illinois
CB: Da’Raun McKinney, Central Michigan
S: Damari Roberson, Western Michigan
S: Eli Blakey, Miami
FLEX: Adonis Williams Jr., Ohio
Preseason Honorable Mention All-MAC Defense
EDGE: Corey Walker, Western Michigan
DT: Mason Nelson, Western Michigan
DT: Anthony Hawkins, Bowling Green
EDGE: Michael Heldman, Central Michigan
LB: Marc Pretto, Northern Illinois
LB: Joseph Sipp Jr., Bowling Green
LB: Dakota Cochran, Central Michigan
CB: Darrian Lewis, Akron
CB: Paul Lewis III, Akron
CB: Amariyun Knighten, Northern Illinois
S: Aaron Wofford, Western Michigan
S: Trent Simms, Bowling Green
FLEX: Lance Dixon, Toledo
Preseason MAC Special Teams
- Kicker of the Year
Andrew Glass, Toledo - Punter of the Year
Mitchel Tomasek, Eastern Michigan - Kick Returner of the Year
Jacquez Stuart, Toledo - Punt Returner of the Year
Dane Pardridge, Northern Illinois - Special Teamer of the Year
Silas Walters, Miami - Kickoff Specialist of the Year
Palmer Domschke, Western Michigan
Preseason First-Team All-MAC Specialists
PK: Andrew Glass, Kent State
KOS: Palmer Domschke, Western Michigan
P: Mitchell Tomasek, Eastern Michigan
KR: Jacquez Stuart, Toledo
PR: Dane Pardridge, Northern Illinois
ST: Silas Walters, Miami
Preseason Second-Team All-MAC Specialists
PK: Luke Pawlak, Toledo
KOS: Tristan Mattson, Central Michigan
P: Alec Bevelhimer, Miami
KR: Marion Lukes, Central Michigan
PR: Cade McDonald, Miami
ST: Jayden Evans, Central Michigan
Preseason Third-Team All-MAC Specialists
PK: Jesus Gomez, Eastern Michigan
KOS: Ryan Kingston, Eastern Michigan
P: Tom Foley, Northern Illinois
KR: Kevin Davis, Miami
PR: Jhaylin Embry, Bowling Green
ST: Jason Marshall, Eastern Michigan
Preseason Honorable Mention All-MAC Specialists
PK: Alan Anaya, Bowling Green
KOS: Andrew Glass, Kent State
PR: Luke Floriea, Kent State
Congratulations to all those players selected. For any questions regarding these selections or the process behind them, feel free to email them to me or ask on Twitter (@CamMellor).