SPOKANE, Wash. – The Big Sky Conference Preseason Football Team was released Monday, and Southern Utah University's La'akea Kaho'ohanohano-Davis was selected as a preseason honoree.
The reigning All-American was SUU's lone representative on the list. The full list of players can be seen below.
"I'm happy for La'a to get some recognition for his incredible season last year," said head coach Demario Warren. "I think he's the best defensive player in the country, and he'll get the opportunity to show that with the schedule we play this year."
Kaho'ohanohano-Davis led SUU with 57 total tackles and seven sacks last season. The Hawaii native was named a Stats Perform FCS First Team All-American and Phil Steele Second Team All-American for his efforts.
The first opportunity to see Kaho'ohanohano-Davis and his teammates will be Saturday, August 28, when SUU takes on San Jose State in the season opener. The matchup with the Spartans will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network.
2021 Big Sky Football Preseason Team:
Quarterback
Eric Barriere – Eastern Washington
Running Backs
Elijah Dotson – Sac State
Josh Davis – Weber State
Fullback
Logan Kendall – Idaho
Wide Receivers
Samuel Akem - Montana
Talolo Limu-Jones – Eastern Washington
Tanner Conner – Idaho State
Tight End
Marshel Martin – Sac State
Tackles
Tristen Taylor – Eastern Washington
Conlan Beaver – Montana
Guards
Ty Whitworth – Weber State
Taylor Tuiasosopo – Montana State
Center
Connor Pettek – UC Davis
Placekicker
Luis Aguilar – Northern Arizona
Return Specialist
Rashid Shaheed – Weber State
Defensive Tackles
Jared Schiess – Weber State
Bryce Rodgers – UC Davis
Defensive Ends
Mitchell Johnson – Eastern Washington
George Tarlas – Weber State
Outside Linebackers
La'akea Kaho'ohanohano-Davis – Southern Utah
Troy Andersen – Montana State/Conner Mortensen – Weber State (tie)
Middle Linebackers
Tre Walker – Idaho
Jace Lewis - Montana
Cornerbacks
Anthony Adams – Portland State
Eddie Heckard – Weber State
Safeties
Morgan Vest – Northern Arizona
Robby Hauck - Montana
Punter
Daniel Whelan – UC Davis
Longsnapper
Matthew O'Donoghue - Montana
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