In FCS football, only about a quarter of last year's postseason All-Americans are returning this season and many of the leadership roles have changed, but the talent remains strong, especially among the highly ranked programs, with many named to the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Team.
Two-time defending FCS champion South Dakota State University and fellow national powerhouses North Dakota State University, University of Montana and Montana State University top the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America team.
Mark Gronowski, the 2023 Walter Payton Award winner and FCS Offensive Player of the Year, is one of six South Dakota State players selected to the All-American team and is also one of five returning players from last year's postseason first team, joining Montana State offensive lineman Marcus Ware and University of Central Arkansas defensive end. David Walker (also a 2022 First Team All-American), safety from North Dakota State University Cole Wisniewski and Merrimack kick returner Donovan Wadley.
North Dakota State University has the most preseason All-Americans with eight, followed by Montana State University with six and Montana State University with five.
The 106 All-Americans represent all 13 FCS conferences and 60 schools.
2024 Stats FCS Preseason All-America Team
First TEem
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Quarterback – Mark Gronowski, South Dakota State University, Sr., 6-3, 225
RB – Kayvon Britten, Tarleton State University, Sr., 5-7, 195
RB – Jamar Curtis, Lafayette Jr., 5-8, 164
RB – Ran Larison, UC Davis, Sr., 6-0, 195
WR – Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington, Sr., 5-11, 200
WR – Nick DeGennaro, Richmond, R-Sr., 6-1, 190
TE – Carter Runyon, Towson, R-Sr., 6-6, 235
OL – Zach Gieg, Southeast Missouri, Sr., 6-1, 290
OL – Charles Grant, William and Mary Sr., 6-4, 280
OL – Jared Penning, Northern Iowa, R-Sr., 6-6, 338
OL – Jackson Slater, Sacramento State, Sr., 6-4, 316
OL – Marcus Wehr, Montana, Sr., 6-4, 292
defense
Download – Brody Grieve, Montana State, Sr., 6-2, 248
Download – Eli Mostert, North Dakota State University, Sr., 6-3, 287
Download – Elijah Ponder, California Polytechnic University, R-Sr., 6-3, 245
download – Josiah Silver, New Hampshire, Sr., 6-2, 243
Download – David Walker, Central Arkansas, Sr., 6-3, 260
lb – Amir Abdullah, Illinois State University, senior, 6-3, 215
lb – Adam Bock, South Dakota State University, Sr., 6-1, 225
lb – Micah Davie, McNeese, R-Jr., 6-2, 239
lb – Eric Hunter, Morgan State University, Sr., 6-4, 210
lb – Noah Martin, Samford, Sr., 6-1, 232
DB – Caleb Curtain, Elon, R-Jr., 6-1, 191
DB – Kenny Gallop Jr., Howard University, grad, 6-0, 214
DB – Tyler Morton, Nichols, Sr., 5-10, 165
DB – Tam'Arion Wilson, Central Arkansas, Sr., 6-2, 205
DB – Cole Wisniewski, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-4, 217
Special teams
PK – Chris Campos, Stephen F. Austin Sr., 5-11, 255
P – Aaron Trusler, Richmond, Graduate School, 5-8, 168
LS – Hunter Brosio, North Dakota State University, R-Sr., 6-1, 233
South Korea – Donovan Wadley, Merrimack Jr., 5-9, 180
public relations – Jr. Bergen, Montana, Sr., 5-11, 180
AP – Shunderik Powell, Central Arkansas, Sr., 5-9, 180
Second Team
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Quarterback – Tommy Mellott, Montana State, Sr., 6-0, 209
Quarterback – Cam Miller, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-1, 213
RB – Jordan Fuller, Holy Cross, Sr., 6-0, 231
RB – Bronson Yoder, William and Mary Sr., 5-11, 210
WR – Beau Bergquist, North Dakota, 5th grade, 6-1, 185
WR – Jared Richardson, Junior, University of Pennsylvania, 6-2, 215
WR – Javin Whatley, Chattanooga Jr., 5-10, 170
TE – Cole Grossman, Montana, Sr., 6-4, 225
OL – Brandon Casey, Montana, Sr., 6-5, 305
OL – Peyton Collins, Eastern Kentucky University, graduate, 6-7, 301
OL – Gus Miller, South Dakota State University, Sr., 6-3, 290
OL – Evan Roussel, Nichols, Sr., 6-2, 290
OL – Gray Zabel, North Dakota State University, senior, 6-6, 301
defense
Download – Finn Claypool, Drake, R-Jr., 6-1, 232
Download – Kelby Givens, Southern, Jr., 6-2, 230
Download – Dylan Hendrix, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-3, 247
download – Marlon Taylor, Chattanooga, R-Sr., 6-2, 322
Download – Zach Kennedy, UC Davis, Sr., 6-6, 251
lb – James Conway, Fordham, Sr., 6-2, 225
lb – Logan Kopp, North Dakota State, Jr., 6-1, 217
lb – Bryce Norman, Southeast Missouri, Sr., 6-0, 220
lb – Ken Standley, Mercer, Sr., 5-11, 225
lb – Riley Wilson, Montana Jr., 6-2, 224
DB – O'Shea Baker, UT Martin, Sr., 5-10, 200
DB – Kendall Bohler, Florida A&M, R-Sr., 6-0, 193
DB – Rex Connors, UC Davis, Jr., 6-1, 203
DB – Isaiah Reed, Brown, Sr., 6-0, 180
DB – Isaac Waxter, Villanova University senior, 6-2, 215
Special teams
PK – Will Leyland, South Dakota, Jr., 5-11, 205
PK – Patrick Nations, Eastern Kentucky, R-Sr., 6-0, 202
P – Brendan Hall, Montana State University, senior, 6-9, 232
LS – Caden Boltz, Missouri State, Sr., 6-0, 210
South Korea – Abraham Williams, Idaho, Sr., 6-1, 180
public relations – Tucker Large, South Dakota State University, Jr., 5-10, 180
AP – Jaylon Spears, Nichols Jr., 5-10, 200
Third Team
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Quarterback – Cole Gonzales, Western Carolina, Jr., 6-0, 195
Quarterback – CJ Montez, Fordham, Jr., 6-2, 205
RB – Eli Gilman, Montana, R-So, 6-0, 206
RB – Mason King, Illinois State University, Sr., 6-2, 215
RB – Marcus Jahns, Delaware, graduated, 5-11, 183
WR – Carter Bell, South Dakota, Sr., 5-11, 180
WR – Darius Cooper, Tarleton State University, Sr., 6-0, 190
TE – JJ Galbreath, South Dakota, Sr., 6-4, 240
OL – Chandler Carton, Austin Peay, R-Jr., 6-0, 291
OL – Ryder Langsdale, Lafayette Sr., 6-7, 287
OL – Justus Perkins, Montana State, Sr., 6-0, 282
OL – Nick Theiste, South Carolina State University, R-Sr., 6-2, 300
OL – Jason Williams, Youngstown State University, Sr., 6-4, 315
defense
Download – Malachi Bailey, Alcorn State, Sr., 6-2, 260
Download – Matt Joworski, Fordham, Sr., 6-5, 260
Download – Caleb Williams, Lamar, Sr., 5-11, 290
Download – Elijah Williams, Morgan State University, Sr., 6-3, 270
Download – Braden Wilson, Weber State, Jr., 6-5, 260
lb – Luke Clark, Furman, Sr., 6-3, 250
lb – Isaac Dowling, Mercer, Sr., 5-9, 225
lb – Rico Dozier, Alabama State University, Sr., 6-0, 221
lb – Shane Hartzell, Villanova University Jr., 6-0, 225
lb – William McCraney, ETSU, R-Sr., 6-0, 228
lb – Elijah Tolbert, Eastern Illinois, Sr., 6-1, 240
DB – Daylis Behnam, South Dakota State University, Sr., 6-1, 195
DB – Tim Coutras, Tennessee Tech, Sr., 6-0, 198
DB – Max Epps, Texas A&M Commerce University, R-Sr., 5-11, 182
DB – Trevin Gladney, Montana, R-Sr., 6-0, 188
DB – Syke White, Lafayette, Sr., 6-0, 201
DB – Edwin White Schultz, R-Jr., North Alabama, 6-1, 205
Special teams
PK – Griffin Klosa, North Dakota State, Sr., 6-1, 179
PK – Owen Zalc, Dartmouth, sophomore, 5-10, 160
P – Grant Burkett, Missouri State, Sr., 6-1, 180
LS – Bobby Cleary, Campbell, Sr., 6-1, 250
South Korea – Michael Wortham, Eastern Washington, Sr., 5-9, 177
public relations – Robert McMinn, Alabama State University, Jr., 5-9, 176
AP – Tyvon Edmonds Jr., Robert Morris Sr., 5-8, 180
AP – Amar Johnson, South Dakota State University, Sr., 5-10, 205
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