Widespread Talent Fills 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team

Key Points:

• The 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team includes 101 players from all 13 conferences and 53 schools, featuring 26 returning postseason All-Americans, with 10 from the first team.
• Defending national champion Montana State leads with eight selections, including safety Caden Dowler and offensive lineman Titan Fleischmann, while South Dakota State follows with six selections.
• Notable returning first-team players include linebacker Tye Niekamp (Illinois State), quarterback Beau Brungard (Youngstown State), wide receiver Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island), and safety Abu Kamara (Yale).
• The team is divided into first, second, and third teams, covering offense, defense, and special teams, highlighting top talent across multiple positions such as quarterback, running back, linebacker, and defensive line.
• UC Davis safety Rex Connors, a 2024 postseason first-teamer, is also included despite limited play last season due to injury, reflecting the depth of talent recognized in the preseason selections.