Sportsvival continues to evaluate the best players in college football as we prepare for the 2026 season. From proven superstars and future NFL Draft selections to emerging players ready to break onto the national stage, talent is spread throughout every conference and every level of the sport.
Our preseason All-America teams are based on previous production, individual talent, projected roles and the impact we believe each player will make during the upcoming season. These selections represent the players Sportsvival expects to lead the races for conference championships, the College Football Playoff and college football’s most prestigious individual awards.
Here are Sportsvival’s 2026 Preseason First-Team and Second-Team All-Americans.
First-Team All-Americans
Offense
QB, Arch Manning, Texas: Manning has the arm talent, mobility, confidence and command of the offense to become one of college football’s biggest stars in 2026.
RB, Ahmad Hardy, Missouri: Hardy is a physical and determined runner who combines excellent vision, contact balance and the ability to carry a major workload.
RB, Jadan Baugh, Florida: Baugh’s power, patience and ability to finish runs make him a difficult assignment for any defense attempting to slow down Florida’s rushing attack.
WR, Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State: Smith possesses a rare combination of size, strength, speed and body control that makes him nearly impossible for one defender to contain.
WR, Cam Coleman, Texas: Coleman gives the Longhorns a big and athletic target capable of winning contested catches and becoming a dominant red-zone weapon.
WR, Mario Craver, Texas A&M: Craver’s speed and sudden acceleration make him a threat to stretch the field or turn a short reception into a game-changing play.
TE, Terrance Carter Jr., Texas Tech: Carter is a versatile receiving tight end who can create mismatches against linebackers and safeties throughout the middle of the field.
C, Drew Bobo, Georgia: Bobo brings experience, toughness and outstanding communication skills to the center of another talented Georgia offensive line.
G, Kade Pieper, Iowa: Pieper is a powerful and technically sound interior blocker who fits perfectly into Iowa’s physical offensive identity.
G, Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati: Tengesdahl’s balance, strength and consistency allow him to provide dependable blocking in both the running and passing games.
T, Trevor Goosby, Texas: Goosby has the athleticism, length and footwork needed to protect the quarterback against the country’s most dangerous edge rushers.
T, Carter Smith, Indiana: Smith is a polished offensive tackle whose movement skills and control make him a major part of Indiana’s offensive success.
Defense
DT, A’Mauri Washington, Oregon: Washington combines impressive movement skills with the power to collapse the pocket and disrupt running plays from the interior.
DT, David Stone, Oklahoma: Stone’s explosive first step and natural strength allow him to penetrate the backfield before opposing blockers can establish control.
DE, Colin Simmons, Texas: Simmons is one of the most dangerous pass rushers in college football, using elite acceleration and closing speed to consistently pressure quarterbacks.
DE, Dylan Stewart, South Carolina: Stewart’s combination of length, athleticism and power gives him the potential to completely take over a game from the edge.
LB, Rasheem Biles, Texas: Biles brings outstanding range, instincts and tackling ability to Texas after transferring from Pitt for the 2026 season.
LB, Kip Lewis, Oklahoma: Lewis diagnoses plays quickly, attacks downhill and consistently puts himself in position to make tackles around the football.
LB, Isaiah Jones, Indiana: Jones is a physical and experienced linebacker who gives Indiana a reliable presence in the middle of its defense.
LB, Whit Weeks, LSU: Weeks plays with tremendous energy and instincts, allowing him to cover the field from sideline to sideline while setting the tone for LSU.
CB, Leonard Moore, Notre Dame: Moore has the length, ball skills and coverage ability required to match up against the nation’s most talented wide receivers.
CB, Brice Pollock, Texas Tech: Pollock is a confident cover corner who combines anticipation, competitiveness and the ability to challenge receivers at the catch point.
S, Koi Perich, Oregon: Perich is a versatile playmaker with outstanding range, ball skills and the ability to affect the game in several different roles.
S, K.J. Bolden, Georgia: Bolden’s instincts, physicality and coverage skills give Georgia a difference-making defender at the back of its defense.
Special Teams
K, Tate Sandell, Oklahoma: Sandell possesses the leg strength and confidence to deliver from distance or in pressure situations with the game on the line.
P, Palmer Williams, Baylor: Williams can change field position with his combination of distance, hang time and directional placement.
Second-Team All-Americans
Offense
QB, Dante Moore, Oregon: Moore is a poised and accurate passer whose arm talent and growing command of the offense make him a serious national award candidate.
RB, Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss: Lacy is a decisive and explosive runner who can attack a crease quickly, make defenders miss and contribute as a receiver.
RB, Isaac Brown, Louisville: Brown’s burst, vision and open-field speed give him the ability to produce a big play every time he touches the football.
WR, Malachi Toney, Miami, Fla.: Toney is an advanced route runner with outstanding quickness and the creativity to make defenders miss after the catch.
WR, Duce Robinson, Florida State: Robinson’s rare size and athleticism make him a dangerous target on deep passes, contested catches and opportunities near the goal line.
WR, Charlie Becker, Indiana: Becker is a dependable and polished receiver who consistently finds openings in coverage and provides his quarterback with a reliable target.
TE, Trey’Dez Green, LSU: Green’s exceptional size and catch radius make him a matchup problem in the middle of the field and a major red-zone threat.
C, Iapani Laloulu, Oregon: Laloulu is a powerful and technically advanced center who anchors the offensive line while providing dependable protection directly in front of the quarterback.
G, Greg Johnson, Minnesota: Johnson brings strength, toughness and a physical blocking style to the interior of Minnesota’s offensive line.
G, Charles Jagusah, Notre Dame: Jagusah offers impressive size and versatility, giving Notre Dame a blocker capable of creating movement at several positions.
T, Austin Siereveld, Ohio State: Siereveld combines a powerful frame with strong hands and the experience needed to handle high-level competition on the outside.
T, Cayden Green, Missouri: Green has the length, strength and experience to become one of the country’s most reliable offensive tackles.
Defense
DT, Tyrique Tucker, Indiana: Tucker uses leverage, power and quick hands to disrupt blocking schemes and create penetration from the middle of the defensive line.
DT, Ahmad Moten, Miami, Fla.: Moten is a powerful interior defender who can absorb double teams, control running lanes and push the pocket against the pass.
DE, John Henry Daley, Michigan: Daley brings relentless effort and natural pass-rushing ability to a Michigan defense that expects its edge defenders to create constant pressure.
DE, Anthony Smith, Minnesota: Smith is an athletic edge defender with the length, burst and physical tools to develop into one of the Big Ten’s most disruptive players.
LB, Raylen Wilson, Georgia: Wilson’s speed and range allow him to chase plays from sideline to sideline while also making an impact as a blitzer.
LB, Drayk Bowen, Notre Dame: Bowen is a tough and instinctive linebacker who attacks downhill and brings a physical presence to the middle of the Fighting Irish defense.
LB, Keaton Thomas, Ole Miss: Thomas reads blocking schemes quickly and has the tackling ability to become a consistent playmaker in the Rebels’ defensive front.
LB, Rolijah Hardy, Indiana: Hardy is a versatile and aggressive defender who can make plays against the run, pressure the quarterback and contribute in coverage.
CB, Zabien Brown, Alabama: Brown has the athleticism, fluid movement and confidence to handle difficult coverage assignments against the SEC’s best receivers.
CB, Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia: Robinson is a smooth and technically gifted cornerback with the length and ball skills to become Georgia’s next elite defensive back.
S, Bray Hubbard, Alabama: Hubbard’s range, instincts and ability to locate the football make him one of the most complete safeties in the country.
S, Marcus Neal, Penn State: Neal is a physical and intelligent safety who can support the run, cover ground in the secondary and deliver momentum-changing hits.
Special Teams
K, Aidan Birr, Georgia Tech: Birr is a composed and dependable kicker whose accuracy gives Georgia Tech confidence when drives reach scoring range.
P, Evan Crenshaw, Troy: Crenshaw possesses the leg strength and directional control needed to flip field position and force opponents to begin drives deep in their own territory.
Final Thoughts
Sportsvival’s 2026 Preseason All-America teams feature a strong combination of established stars, talented transfers and emerging players ready to take the next step. The First Team is headlined by Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith, Colin Simmons and Leonard Moore, while the Second Team includes several players, such as Dante Moore, Malachi Toney, Duce Robinson and Zabien Brown, who could easily play their way onto the First Team by the end of the season.
These selections are only the beginning of Sportsvival’s coverage as we continue preparing for another memorable college football season. The preseason rankings, conference races, NFL Draft prospects and national championship contenders will receive plenty of attention, but these 52 players enter the year as Sportsvival’s top projected performers in the country.
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