The 2017 D2 Football season is less than a month away, which means it’s time to recognize our preseason All-America team.
Presented below are our choices for 2017 D2 Football Preseason All-Americans, broken into offense, defense, and special teams.
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Offense
QB: Luis Perez, Texas A&M-Commerce, Sr.
2016 Stats: 3,326 yds / 32 TD / 5 INT
Preseason All-LSC Selection
2016 Harlon Hill Nominee
Finished 2016 12th in passing yards, 10th in passing touchdowns[divider]
RB: Marty Carter, Grand Valley State, Jr.
2016 HERO Sports All American
2016 Stats: 1,908 yds / 20 TD
Preseason All-GLIAC
2016 Harlon Hill Finalist[divider]
RB: Max Mickey, Sioux Falls, Sr.
2016 HERO Sports Second-Team All American
2016 Stats: 1,764 yds / 19 TD
2016 Harlon Hill Nominee[divider]
WR: Brody Oliver, Colorado Mines, R-Jr.
2016 HERO Sports Second Team All American
2016 Stats: 85 Rec / 1,627 yds / 26 TD
2016 leader in receiving yards and touchdowns[divider]
WR: Damon Gibson, Minnesota-Moorhead, Sr.
2016 Stats: 90 Rec / 1,459 yds / 17 TD
2017 Preseason NSIC North Player of The Year
2016 Harlon Hill Nominee[divider]
TE: Tanner Hudson, Southern Arkansas, R-Sr.
2016 Stats: 48 Rec / 763 yds / 9 TD
Doubled-down as punter for SAU in 2016
2016 All-GAC Second Team[divider]
OL: Lavonte Hights, Shepherd, Sr.
38 consecutive starts at right tackle
2016 First Team All-MEC[divider]
OL: Alex Cappa, Humboldt State, Sr.
3x GNAC Offensive Lineman of The Year
2016 HERO Sports All American[divider]
OL: Taylor Nikithser, California (PA), Sr.
2016 All-PSAC First Team
23 consecutive starts at center[divider]
OL: Jared Machorro, Texas A&M-Commerce, Sr.
2016 HERO Sports Second Team All American[divider]
OL: Gavin De Los Santos, Harding, Sr.
Blocked for top rushing offense in nation in 2016
24 consecutive starts at tackle
