Youngstown State senior wide receiver Bryce Oliver has been named a preseason third-team FCS All-American by Phil Steele, the publication announced. He was also among 11 Penguins named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-Missouri Valley Football Conference squad.
Oliver was joined by Darius Cooper of Tarleton State and MJ Wright of Fordham on the third-team. Three receivers were named to the first, second and third-team squads. Last year, Oliver was a first-team All-MVFC selection after making 59 receptions for 821 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 10 touchdowns were the most receiving touchdowns by a Penguin since 1983. In his career, has 18 touchdown receptions in his career tying a school record at the FCS level.
Oliver was also a first-team preseason All-MVFC pick by Phil Steele along with standout defensive end Dylan Wudke. Other Penguins named to the preseason All-MVFC squad were offensive lineman Jaison Williams (second team), long snapper Sam Merryman (second team), offensive line Aidan Parker (second team), tight end/fullback Jake Benio (second team), defensive lineman Chris Fitzgerald (third team), linebacker Greg Benton (fourth team), defensive back Jordan Trowers (fourth team) and wide receiver Max Tomczak (fourth team).
