Youngstown State senior tailback Jaleel McLaughlin has been named a preseason first-team All-American by Phil Steele, the organization announced this week. A group of 10 Penguins earned preseason All-MVFC honors by the outlet.
McLaughlin has been receiving numerous preseason accolades which includes being named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List, as well as being a preseason second-team All-American by Stats Perform. He was recognized as a preseason first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection.
YSU players who were tabbed first, second, third or fourth team includes: McLaughlin (first team), offensive lineman Jaison Williams (second team), linebacker Greg Benton Jr. (second team), wide receiver Bryce Oliver (third team), defensive end Dylan Wudke (third team), placekicker Colt McFadden (third team), defensive end James Jackson (fourth team), linebacker Griffin Hoak (fourth team), long snapper Sam Merryman (fourth team) and cornerback Troy Jakubec (fourth team).
Players Mentioned:
#48 Griffin Hoak
LB
6' 1"
220 lbs
Junior
#8 James Jackson
DE
6' 2"
230 lbs
Senior
#2 Troy Jakubec
DB
6' 1"
175 lbs
Sophomore
#19 Colt McFadden
PK
6' 0"
200 lbs
Senior
#8 Jaleel McLaughlin
TB
5' 9"
195 lbs
Senior
#0 Sam Merryman
LS
6' 2"
210 lbs
Sophomore
#0 Bryce Oliver
WR
6' 1"
215 lbs
Junior
#54 Jaison Williams
OL
6' 2"
310 lbs
Sophomore
#17 Dylan Wudke
DE
6' 4"
245 lbs
Sophomore
#5 Greg Benton Jr.
LB
6' 1"
230 lbs
Senior
