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Nine 'Dogs land on Phil Steele's Preseason All-MW team
6/21/2023 2:40:00 PM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - The 2023 edition of Phil Steele's College Football Preview magazine saw nine Bulldogs earn recognition by one of college football's top information gurus. The Bulldogs' preseason All-Mountain West honors are broken down by six defensive and three offensive picks.
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Fifth-year senior linebacker Levelle Bailey and fourth-year senior offensive lineman Mose Vavao led the Bulldogs as first team picks by Steele. Bailey and Vavao enter 2023 as Fresno State's leaders in career starts as Bailey has a team-high 36 and Vavao has 29 at their respective positions.
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Joining Vavao as offensive selections by Steele were third team selection Erik Brooks (WR) and fourth team selection Malik Sherrod (RB).
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The Bulldog defense was represented in every level on the field as Johnny Hudson Jr. (DL) and Carlton Johnson (CB) were second team picks. Nickelback Morice Norris was a third team pick, and linebacker Malachi Langley and cornerback Cam Lockridge rounded out as fourth team picks.
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Steele ranked Fresno State's linebacker unit as the top in the conference, and the Bulldogs defensive back group as second.
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"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate or call the Bulldog Foundation office at 559-278-7160.
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Fifth-year senior linebacker Levelle Bailey and fourth-year senior offensive lineman Mose Vavao led the Bulldogs as first team picks by Steele. Bailey and Vavao enter 2023 as Fresno State's leaders in career starts as Bailey has a team-high 36 and Vavao has 29 at their respective positions.
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Joining Vavao as offensive selections by Steele were third team selection Erik Brooks (WR) and fourth team selection Malik Sherrod (RB).
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The Bulldog defense was represented in every level on the field as Johnny Hudson Jr. (DL) and Carlton Johnson (CB) were second team picks. Nickelback Morice Norris was a third team pick, and linebacker Malachi Langley and cornerback Cam Lockridge rounded out as fourth team picks.
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Steele ranked Fresno State's linebacker unit as the top in the conference, and the Bulldogs defensive back group as second.
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"Fresno State Athletics - Elevate: Imagine the Possibilities" - The Elevate Campaign provides a visionary roadmap to enhance and construct a series of athletic facilities to help further position Fresno State Athletics for sustained competitive success nationally, while also further serving as a source of pride and economic growth throughout California's Central Valley. For more information, visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate or call the Bulldog Foundation office at 559-278-7160.
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