Fresno State Athletics
Seven Bulldogs garner preseason attention by Athlon Sports
6/10/2020 10:00:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. – Athlon Sports released its All-Mountain West teams on Wednesday for the 2020 football season. The list names seven Bulldogs, which includes Kevin Atkins, Justin Rice and Ronnie Rivers – a trio of 2019 All-MW picks.
These All-MW teams selected by Athlon Sports are based on their own forecasts for how players will perform in 2020. Career statistics and awards matter in the evaluation but choosing players for the 2020 all-conference team is largely based on predicting and projecting the best for the upcoming year.
Boise State led Athlon Sports' picks for numbers of selections, for the full list that consists of a first-, second-, third- and fourth-team, visit athlonsports.com.
First-Team Offense
None
First-Team Defense
1. Sr., Justin Rice - LB
Second-Team Offense
2. Sr., Ronnie Rivers - RB
3. Sr., Syrus Tuitele - OL
Second-Team Defense
None
Third-Team Offense
None
Third-Team Defense
4. Sr., Kevin Atkins - DL
5. Sr., Arron Mosby - LB
Fourth-Team Offense
6. Sr., Matt Smith - OL
Fourth-Team Defense
7. Sr., Kwami Jones - DL
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley ''– The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
These All-MW teams selected by Athlon Sports are based on their own forecasts for how players will perform in 2020. Career statistics and awards matter in the evaluation but choosing players for the 2020 all-conference team is largely based on predicting and projecting the best for the upcoming year.
Boise State led Athlon Sports' picks for numbers of selections, for the full list that consists of a first-, second-, third- and fourth-team, visit athlonsports.com.
First-Team Offense
None
First-Team Defense
1. Sr., Justin Rice - LB
Second-Team Offense
2. Sr., Ronnie Rivers - RB
3. Sr., Syrus Tuitele - OL
Second-Team Defense
None
Third-Team Offense
None
Third-Team Defense
4. Sr., Kevin Atkins - DL
5. Sr., Arron Mosby - LB
Fourth-Team Offense
6. Sr., Matt Smith - OL
Fourth-Team Defense
7. Sr., Kwami Jones - DL
- Third-Team Specialist - Sr., Ronnie Rivers - Punt Return
"Fresno State Athletics: The Pride of the Valley ''– The Bulldog Foundation creates championship experiences for Fresno State student-athletes as they strive for excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in life. To become a BDF member, please visit bulldogfoundation.org.
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