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Phil Steele releases preseason Pac-12 team
6/12/2026 8:00:00 AM | Football
FRESNO, Calif. - As Fresno State prepares for its first season on the field as a member of the Pac-12, the Bulldogs have earned their first set of preseason accolades. Phil Steele released his preseason Pac-12 team, highlighted by five first team selections for the Bulldogs.
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Offensively, linemen Edward Fonua and Brayden Walton highlight the first team. Seniors Deijon Laffitte (DL) and Simeon Harris (NKL) are also on the first team, along with kickoff returner Rayshon Luke.
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Bryson Donelson (RB) and Josiah Freeman (WR) were Fresno State's selections to the second team. Newcomer Ethan Rossetti was selected as the second team longsnapper.
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Rolan Fullwood was the third Bulldog offensive lineman selected to a preseason team, earning a spot on the third team. He is joined by linebacker K'vion Thunderbird and safety Ryan Wilson. Transfer kicker Manaki Watanabe was also selected to the third team.
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Fresno State had five selections on the fourth team. Luke was tabbed a fourth team running back alongside transfer offensive lineman Oscar Weigel. Defensively, lineman Merhauti Xepera and corner Kiontre Harris saw fourth team honors. Punt returner Jordan Malau'ulu also earned a spot on the fourth team.
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Fresno State's roster is loaded with returning talent and veteran players. In year two under head coach Matt Entz, the Bulldogs return 14 starters and all but one full-time coach from last season. The Bulldogs had 28 players join the team ahead of spring ball, including 18 transfers and 10 freshmen.
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Fresno State's 2026 season kicks off on Sept. 4 at USC at 6 p.m. PT. Tickets are available here.
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Offensively, linemen Edward Fonua and Brayden Walton highlight the first team. Seniors Deijon Laffitte (DL) and Simeon Harris (NKL) are also on the first team, along with kickoff returner Rayshon Luke.
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Bryson Donelson (RB) and Josiah Freeman (WR) were Fresno State's selections to the second team. Newcomer Ethan Rossetti was selected as the second team longsnapper.
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Rolan Fullwood was the third Bulldog offensive lineman selected to a preseason team, earning a spot on the third team. He is joined by linebacker K'vion Thunderbird and safety Ryan Wilson. Transfer kicker Manaki Watanabe was also selected to the third team.
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Fresno State had five selections on the fourth team. Luke was tabbed a fourth team running back alongside transfer offensive lineman Oscar Weigel. Defensively, lineman Merhauti Xepera and corner Kiontre Harris saw fourth team honors. Punt returner Jordan Malau'ulu also earned a spot on the fourth team.
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Fresno State's roster is loaded with returning talent and veteran players. In year two under head coach Matt Entz, the Bulldogs return 14 starters and all but one full-time coach from last season. The Bulldogs had 28 players join the team ahead of spring ball, including 18 transfers and 10 freshmen.
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Fresno State's 2026 season kicks off on Sept. 4 at USC at 6 p.m. PT. Tickets are available here.
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