2023 KCAC Football Bissell Division Preseason Team Announced
WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce the 2023 KCAC Football Bissell Division Preseason Team, as voted on by coaches within the Bissell Division. The group consists of 10 seniors, 16 juniors, six sophomores, and one freshman.
Kansas Wesleyan University leads the Bissell Division with nine honorees on the preseason team. Sterling College and the University of Saint Mary each have six selections, while Ottawa University has five. Rounding out the preseason team are Tabor College with four honorees and Avila University with three honorees.
Highlighting the preseason team offense are Eli Williams of Avila University and Nicholas Allsman of Kansas Wesleyan University. Both Williams and Allsman were first team All-KCAC honorees. Williams was also the 2022 KCAC Football Offensive Player of the Year, and a selection on the AFCA (American Football Coaches' Association) NAIA Football Coaches' All-America honorable mention team.
Highlighting the preseason team defense are Terrell Valentine of Avila University and Kourtney Craig of Tabor College. Valentine was a first team All-KCAC Selection a year ago, while Craig was named to the All-KCAC second team.
Highlighting the preseason team special teams unit are Mason Cobb and Luis Franco, both of Sterling. Both Warriors were named to the All-KCAC honorable mention team in 2022.
2023 KCAC FOOTBALL BISSELL DIVISION PRESEASON TEAM
OFFENSE
|
POSITION |
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
QB |
Eli Williams* |
Avila University |
So. |
Sapulpa, Okla. |
|
WR |
Sterling College |
Sr. |
Muskogee, Okla. |
|
|
WR |
Woody Banks |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
Lewisville, Texas |
|
WR |
Anterrio White |
Ottawa University |
Sr. |
Dallas, Texas |
|
RB |
Mark Benjamin^ |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
Houston, Texas |
|
RB |
Nicholas Allsman* |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
Belleville, Kan. |
|
RB |
Derrick Curtis |
Ottawa University |
Sr. |
Tampa, Fla. |
|
RB |
Jartavious Martin |
University of Saint Mary |
Jr. |
Foxworth, Miss. |
|
OL |
Sterling College |
Jr. |
McKinney, Texas |
|
|
OL |
Cor'Darius Wright* |
Avila University |
Jr. |
Jackson, La. |
|
OL |
Rolandius Williamson |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
So. |
Birmingham, Ala. |
|
OL |
RJ Smith |
University of Saint Mary |
R-Jr. |
Northport, Ala. |
|
OL |
Danny Sanchez# |
Ottawa University |
Jr. |
Dallas, Texas |
|
OL |
Ian Quiring# |
Tabor College |
Jr. |
Saratoga Springs, Utah |
|
TE |
Ricardo Arias |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Jr. |
Fresno, Calif. |
|
FB |
Luke Armstrong |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
So. |
Carlsbad, Calif. |
|
UTL |
Jakob Feil# |
Tabor College |
Jr. |
McPherson, Kan. |
DEFENSE
|
POSITION |
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
DL |
Sterling College |
Jr. |
Canberra, Australia |
|
|
DL |
Josh King-Bradley# |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
So. |
Mont Belvieu, Texas |
|
DL |
Tyree Jenkins# |
University of Saint Mary |
Sr. |
Roseville, Calif. |
|
DL |
Kourtney Craig^ |
Tabor College |
Jr. |
McPherson, Kan. |
|
DL |
James Gladden# |
Ottawa University |
Jr. |
Chattanooga, Tenn. |
|
LB |
Sterling College |
Sr. |
Needville, Texas |
|
|
LB |
Ricco Moore# |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Sr. |
Ocean Springs, Miss. |
|
LB |
Brooks Gardner# |
Tabor College |
Sr. |
Hillsboro, Kan. |
|
LB |
Aidan Arnold |
University of Saint Mary |
So. |
Brea, Calif. |
|
DB |
Terrell Valentine* |
Avila University |
Sr. |
Goldsboro, N.C. |
|
DB |
Kevin Wade# |
Ottawa University |
Sr. |
Fontana, Calif. |
|
DB |
Landon Beecham |
University of Saint Mary |
R-Jr. |
Dallas, Texas |
|
DB |
Jaxon Curtis |
University of Saint Mary |
Jr. |
Clarkson, Utah |
SPECIAL TEAMS
|
POSITION |
NAME |
INSTITUTION |
CLASS |
HOMETOWN |
|
P |
Sterling College |
So. |
West Monroe, La. |
|
|
P |
Griffin Wiltse |
Kansas Wesleyan University |
Fr. |
Tampa, Fla. |
|
K |
Sterling College |
Jr. |
Kingman, Kan. |
|
* = Indicates All-KCAC 1st Team in 2022 |
|
^ = Indicates All-KCAC 2nd Team in 2022 |
|
# = Indicates All-KCAC Honorable Mention Team in 2022 |
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