By Alex Boggis, UT Martin Assistant Sports Information Director
Stats Perform FCS All-America Teams
MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin football tandem of defensive end Daylan Dotson and offensive tackle Gavin Olson have been named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Teams, presented by FedEx Ground.
Dotson garnered a spot on the All-American second team following a breakout season in 2022. Along with picking up All-OVC first team and numerous All-American honors last season, he proved to be a ferocious presence in the backfield after tallying 48 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. He also notched 15 quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. The Savannah, Ga. native ranked ninth nationally in sacks (9.5) and 14th in tackles for loss (14.5).
Ranked as a third-team All-American, Olson is a four-year starter and two-time All-OVC performer after starting all 11 games last season at left tackle. He graded out at 86 percent or better in each game while tallying 82 knockdowns. The Memphis native helped anchor an offensive unit which ranked sixth nationally in sacks allowed while allowing just two sacks on 401 dropbacks. The senior tackle has been a mainstay on the unit by starting since he was a true freshman while playing 793 snaps in 2022.
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Graphic courtesy of UT Martin Sports Information
