By Alex Boggis, UT Martin Assistant Sports Information Director
Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference Team
MARTIN, Tenn. – In a release of its annual preseason predictions, Phil Steele has named 11 University of Tennessee at Martin football players to its 2023 Big South-OVC Football Association Preseason All-Conference teams.
With Phil Steele picking four all-conference teams for the newly founded Big South-OVC Football Association, UT Martin had 11 individuals garner 13 spots on the publication’s preseason teams.
Representing the Skyhawk offense was running back Sam Franklin, offensive tackle Lamar Morgan, tight end DJ Nelson, offensive tackle Gavin Olson and wide receiver DeVonte Tanksley.
The UT Martin defense was highlighted by defensive back Oshae Baker, outside linebacker Giovanni Davis, defensive end Daylan Dotson, safety Carson Evans, defensive tackle Jay Rogers and linebacker Tevin Shipp.
The publication named Southeast Missouri running back Geno Hess as the league’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year while Gardner-Webb defensive end Ty French was tabbed Defensive Player of the Year.
First Team
WR | DeVonte Tanksley
TE | DJ Nelson
OL | Lamar Morgan
OL | Gavin Olson
DE | Daylan Dotson
All-Purpose | Oshae Baker
Second Team
RB | Sam Franklin
DB | Oshae Baker
Third Team
DT | Jay Rogers
PR | Oshae Baker
Fourth Team
DL | Giovanni Davis
LB | Tevin Shipp
S | Carson Evans
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Graphic courtesy of UT Martin Sports Information
