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    2023 All-Sun Belt College Football Preseason Team and Individual Honors

    With some of the most intriguing matchups belonging to Sun Belt teams in all of college football this fall, it can be said that the 2023 season will be dictated by the conference. As such, the Preseason 2023 Sun Belt College Football Honors indicate just how talented the conference is, and who you should keep your eyes on this fall.

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    Preseason Sun Belt Football Team Honors for 2023

    • Player of the Year
      Rasheen Ali, RB, Marshall
    • Offensive Player of the Year
      Rasheen Ali, RB, Marshall
    • Defensive Player of the Year
      Owen Porter, EDGE, Marshall
    • Newcomer of the Year
      Davis Brin, QB, Georgia Southern
    • Coach of the Year
      Kane Wommack, South Alabama

    Preseason Sun Belt Offense

    • Quarterback of the Year
      Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina
    • Running Back of the Year
      Rasheen Ali, Marshall
    • Wide Receiver of the Year
      Sam Pinckney, Coastal Carolina
    • Tight End of the Year
      Neal Johnson, Louisiana
    • Offensive Lineman of the Year
      Nick Kidwell, James Madison
    • Offensive Line of the Year
      James Madison
    • Offensive Newcomer of the Year
      Davis Brin, QB, Georgia Southern

    Preseason First-Team All-Sun Belt Offense

    QB: Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina
    RB: Rasheen Ali, Marshall
    RB: La’Damian Webb, South Alabama
    WR: Sam Pinckney, Coastal Carolina
    WR: Jared Brown, Coastal Carolina
    WR: Khaleb Hood, Georgia Southern
    TE: Neal Johnson, Louisiana
    FLEX: Frank Gore Jr., Southern Miss
    OT: Nick Kidwell, James Madison
    G: AJ Gillie, Louisiana
    C: Isaiah Helms, Appalachian State
    G: Tellek Lockette, UL-Monroe
    OT: Ethan Driskell, Marshall

    Preseason Second-Team All-Sun Belt Offense

    QB: Darren Grainger, Georgia State
    RB: Kimani Vidal, Troy
    RB: Nate Noel, Appalachian State
    WR: Tyrone Howell, UL-Monroe
    WR: Corey Rucker, Arkansas State
    WR: Elijah Sarratt, James Madison
    TE: Jjay McAfee, Georgia Southern
    FLEX: Ashtyn Hawkins, Texas State
    OT: Damion Daley, Appalachian State
    G: Bucky Williams, Appalachian State
    C: Logan Osburn, Marshall
    G: Tyler Stephens, James Madison
    OT: Tyshawn Wyatt, James Madison

    Preseason Third-Team All-Sun Belt Offense

    QB: Carter Bradley, South Alabama
    RB: Jalen White, Georgia Southern
    RB: CJ Beasley, Coastal Carolina
    WR: Caullin Lacy, South Alabama
    WR: Makai Jackson, Appalachian State
    WR: Javon Ivory, South Alabama
    TE: Zach Horton, James Madison
    FLEX: Reese White, Coastal Carolina
    OT: Grant Betts, Troy
    G: Khalil Crowder, Georgia Southern
    C: Tanner Morris, James Madison
    G: Dillon Luther, Coastal Carolina
    OT: Josh McCulloch, South Alabama

    Preseason Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt Offense

    QB: Davis Brin, Georgia Southern
    RB: Dre’Lyn Washington, Louisiana
    RB: Rodrigues Clark, Southern Miss
    WR: Jabre Barber, Troy
    WR: Jeff Foreman, Arkansas State
    WR: Peter LeBlanc, Louisiana
    WR: Jacai Carter, Georgia State
    TE: Clayton Ollendieck, Troy
    FLEX: Beau Corrales, Texas State
    OT: Brian Miller, Georgia Southern
    OT: Makilan Thomas, Arkansas State
    G: Cole Potts, James Madison
    G: Gerquan Scott, Southern Miss
    C: Reggie Smith, South Alabama
    C: Xavier Black, Old Dominion
    G: Caleb Johnson, Texas State
    G: Will McDonald, Coastal Carolina
    OT: Travis Glover, Georgia State
    OT: Keydrell Lewis, UL-Monroe

    Preseason Sun Belt Defense

    • Defensive Lineman of the Year
      Owen Porter, EDGE, Marshall
    • Linebacker of the Year
      Taurus Jones, James Madison
    • Cornerback of the Year
      Yam Banks, South Alabama
    • Safety of the Year
      Jay Stanley, Southern Miss
    • Defensive Line of the Year
      Troy
    • Secondary of the Year
      Troy
    • Defensive Newcomer of the Year
      Keonte Lusk, CB, Coastal Carolina

    Preseason First-Team All-Sun Belt Defense

    EDGE: Jamie Sheriff, South Alabama
    EDGE: Owen Porter, Marshall
    DT: James Carpenter, James Madison
    DT: Ja’Quon Griffin, Coastal Carolina
    LB: Taurus Jones, James Madison
    LB: JT Killen, Coastal Carolina
    LB: Jason Henderson, Old Dominion
    CB: Reddy Steward, Troy
    CB: Micah Abraham, Marshall
    CB: Yam Banks, South Alabama
    S: Dell Pettus, Troy
    S: Jay Stanley, Southern Miss
    FLEX: Javon Solomon, Troy

    Preseason Second-Team All-Sun Belt Defense

    EDGE: T.J. Jackson, Troy
    EDGE: Richard Jibunor, Troy
    DT: Quentin Bivens, Southern Miss
    DT: Denzel Lowry, Old Dominion
    LB: Eli Neal, Marshall
    LB: Jailin Walker, James Madison
    LB: Marques Watson-Trent, Georgia Southern
    CB: Bryquice Brown, Georgia State
    CB: Chauncey Logan, James Madison
    CB: Alonzo Edwards Jr., Texas State
    S: Jaden Voisin, South Alabama
    S: Keith Gallmon Jr., South Alabama
    FLEX: Jordan Revels, Texas State

    Preseason Third-Team All-Sun Belt Defense

    EDGE: Javon Denis, Georgia State
    EDGE: Charles Coleman III, South Alabama
    DT: Jamree Kromah, James Madison
    DT: Wy’Kevious Thomas, South Alabama
    LB: Tristan Driggers, UL-Monroe
    LB: Jordan Veneziale, Georgia State
    LB: Trey Kiser, South Alabama
    CB: O’shai Fletcher, Troy
    CB: Kaleb Ford-Dement, Texas State
    CB: LaMareon James, Old Dominion
    S: Charles Arnold Jr., Coastal Carolina
    S: Josh Sarratt, James Madison
    FLEX: Chris Chukwuneke, James Madison

    Preseason Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt Defense

    EDGE: Kenard Snyder, UL-Monroe
    EDGE: Brock Higdon, South Alabama
    DT: Latrell Bullard, Georgia Southern
    DT: Sonny Hazard, Louisiana
    LB: K.C. Ossai, Louisiana
    LB: Melique Straker, Arkansas State
    LB: Averie Habas, Southern Miss
    LB: Hayes Maple, Southern Miss
    CB: Deuce Mayberry, UL-Monroe
    CB: Matthew McDoom, Coastal Carolina
    CB: Samy Johnson, Arkansas State
    CB: Car’Lin Vigers, UL-Monroe
    CB: Marc Stampley II, Georgia Southern
    CB: Lu Tillery, UL-Monroe
    S: Terry Jones, Old Dominion
    S: Tory Spears, Texas State
    FLEX: Jontrey Hunter, Georgia State

    Preseason Sun Belt Special Teams

    • Kicker of the Year
      Dominic Zvada, Arkansas State
    • Punter of the Year
      Ethan Duane, Old Dominion
    • Specialist of the Year
      Trey Kiser, South Alabama

    Preseason First-Team All-Sun Belt Specialists

    Kicker: Dominic Zvada, Arkansas State
    Kickoff Specialist: Zach Long, Troy
    Punter: Ethan Duane, Old Dominion
    Kick Returner: Milan Tucker, Appalachian State
    Punt Returner: Caullin Lacy, South Alabama
    Special Teamer: Trey Kiser, South Alabama

    Preseason Second-Team All-Sun Belt Specialists

    Kicker: Diego Guajardo, South Alabama
    Kickoff Specialist: Connor Madden, James Madison
    Punter: Ryan Hanson, James Madison
    Kick Returner: Braylon McReynolds, South Alabama
    Punt Returner: Josh Sarratt, James Madison
    Special Teamer: Devin Martinez, Texas State

    Preseason Third-Team All-Sun Belt Specialists

    Kicker: Ethan Sanchez, Old Dominion
    Kickoff Specialist: Michael Hughes, Appalachian State
    Punter:
    Kick Returner: Matthew McDoom, Coastal Carolina
    Punt Returner: Deshon Stoudemire, Troy
    Special Teamer: Taylon Doss, Arkansas State

    Preseason Honorable Mention All-Sun Belt Specialists

    Kicker: Kenneth Almendares, Louisiana
    Kickoff Specialist: Liam Gray, Coastal Carolina
    Punter: Evan Crenshaw, Coastal Carolina
    Kick Returner: LaMareon James, Old Dominion
    Punt Returner: Makai Jackson, Appalachian State
    Special Teamer: Patrick Mensah, Louisiana

    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).

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