BIRMINGHAM, AL –The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2022 Preseason All-SWAC Football selections on Thursday during the league’s media day. The preseason all-conference teams, individual award winners were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.

Preseason Offensive Player of the Year

Shedeur Sanders, Jackson State

Preseason Defensive Player of the Year

Isaiah Land, Florida A&M

Preseason All-SWAC First Team Offense

Quarterback: Shedeur Sanders, Jackson State

Running Back: Gary Quarles, Alabama A&M

Running Back: Caleb Johnson, Mississippi Valley State

Offensive Lineman: Dallas Black, Southern

Offensive Lineman: Mark Evans II, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Offensive Lineman: Drake Centers, Texas Southern

Offensive Lineman: Tony Gray, Jackson State

Offensive Lineman: Robert Alston, Alabama State

Wide Receiver: Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim, Alabama A&M

Wide Receiver: Xavier Smith, Florida A&M

Tight End: Kemari Averett, Bethune-Cookman

Preseason All-SWAC First Team Defense

Defensive Lineman: Sundiata Anderson, Grambling State

Defensive Lineman: Ronnie Thomas, Mississippi Valley State

Defensive Lineman: Jason Dumas, Southern

Defensive Lineman: Jordan Lewis, Southern

Linebacker: Isaiah Land, Florida A&M

Linebacker: Aubrey Miller, Jackson State

Linebacker: Monroe Beard III, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Defensive Back: Omari Hill-Robinson, Bethune-Cookman

Defensive Back: Irshaad Davis, Alabama State

Defensive Back: Shilo Sanders, Jackson State

Defensive Back: BJ Bohler, Florida A&M

Preseason All-SWAC First Team Specialist

Place Kicker: Jose Romo-Martinez, Florida A&M

Punter: Josh Sanchez, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Long Snapper: Thomas Reny, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Return Specialist: Isaiah Bolden, Jackson State

Preseason All-SWAC Second Team Offense

Quarterback: Andrew Body, Texas Southern

Running Back: Niko Duffey, Alcorn State

Running Back: Jaden Stewart, Prairie View A&M

Offensive Lineman: Jermiah Stafford, Southern

Offensive Lineman: Brian Williams, Southern

Offensive Lineman: Cameron Covin, Florida A&M

Offensive Lineman: Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M

Offensive Lineman: Arrington Taylor, Prairie View A&M

Wide Receiver: C.J. Bolar, Alcorn State

Wide Receiver: Malachi Wideman, Jackson State

Tight End: Jyrin Johnson, Texas Southern

Preseason All-SWAC Second Team Defense

Defensive Lineman: Jalen Bell, Mississippi Valley State

Defensive Lineman: Troy James, Prairie View A&M

Defensive Lineman: Devonta Davis, Jackson State

Defensive Lineman: Athen Smith, Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Linebacker: Tarik Cooper, Texas Southern

Linebacker: Claudin Cherelus, Alcorn State

Linebacker: Blake Thomas, Grambling State

Defensive Back: Cam’Ron Silman-Craig, Jackson State

Defensive Back: Quin Mitchell, Grambling State

Defensive Back: Caleb Brunson, Mississippi Valley State

Defensive Back: Javan Morgan, Florida A&M

Preseason All-SWAC Second Team Specialist

Place Kicker: Garrett Urban, Grambling State

Punter: Garrett Urban, Grambling State

Long Snapper: Desmond Calloway, Prairie View A&M

Return Specialist: Darnell Deas, Bethune-Cookman