FRISCO, Texas – The first sign that the 2018 football season is near was released on Thursday morning when the Southland Conference announced its preseason all-conference teams that features 10 McNeese Cowboys – five on each the first and second teams.
Senior running back
David Hamm, along with junior tight end
Lawayne Ross and senior kicker
Gunnar Raborn, were automatic selections on the first team after being named to the 2017 all-conference postseason first-team squad.
Senior punter
Alex Kjellsten and senior linebacker B.J. Blunt were voted by the league coaches onto the preseason first team unit.
Garnering second team honors includes senior quarterback
James Tabary and junior offensive lineman
Grant Burguillos on offense while junior defensive line man
Chris Livings is joined on the defensive side of the ball by junior defensive back
Colby Burton and sophomore back
Darion Dunn.
The 2018 preseason poll will be released during the SLC Football Media Day event on July 19 in Houston.
McNeese opens its season on Saturday, Sept. 1 at Northern Colorado and will open up fall camp on August 2.
First-Team Offense
Pos. Name University Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown
QB Chase Fourcade Nicholls
6-0 190 Jr. Metairie, La.
RB
David Hamm McNeese
6-0 222 Sr. Klein, Texas
RB Carlos Blackman Central Arkansas
6-1 228 Jr. Gosnell, Ark.
TE/HB
Lawayne Ross McNeese
6-0 264 Jr. Richwood, Texas
WR Davion Davis Sam Houston State
5-11 180 Sr. Hutto, Texas
WR Nathan Stewart Sam Houston State
5-11 175 Jr. Dallas, Texas
WR Damion Jeanpiere Jr. Nicholls
6-1 185 Sr. Kenner, La.
OL Mitchell Watanabe Sam Houston State
6-4 330 Sr. San Antonio, Texas
OL Ryan Hanley Nicholls
6-2 290 Sr. Metairie, La.
OL Chandler Arceneaux Nicholls
6-5 295 Sr. Bourg, La.
OL Eric David Sam Houston State
6-4 282 Jr. Richmond, Texas
OL Tristan Wendt Sam Houston State
6-0 285 Sr. Schulenberg, Texas
AP Davion Davis Sam Houston State
5-11 180 Sr. Hutto, Texas
PK
Gunnar Raborn McNeese
5-9 174 Sr. Lafayette, La.
P
Alex Kjellsten McNeese
5-8 164 Sr. Lake Charles, La.
First-Team Defense
DL Chris Terrell Central Arkansas
6-3 270 Jr. Pensacola, Fla.
DL Eric Jackson Central Arkansas
6-1 275 Sr. Apopka, Fla.
DL Sully Laiche Nicholls
6-2 270 Jr. Gramercy, La.
DL Kenny Dotson Nicholls
6-3 250 Sr. Plaquemine, La.
LB Allen Pittman Nicholls
5-11 215 Jr. St. Rose, La.
LB Hezekiah White Nicholls
6-0 220 Sr. Boutte, La.
LB
BJ Blunt McNeese
6-1 210 Sr. New Orleans, La.
DB Raphael Lewis Houston Baptist
6-0 182 Sr. Elk Grove, Calif.
DB Alize Ward Stephen F. Austin
5-10 190 Jr. San Diego, Calif.
DB Corey Abraham Nicholls
6-0 220 Sr. Breaux Bridge, La.
DB Juan Jackson Central Arkansas
5-11 190 Jr. Gardendale, Ala.
DB Ahmani Martin Nicholls
5-10 185 Sr. Reserve, La.
KR Juwan Petit-Frere Southeastern La.
5-7 170 Jr. Orlando, Fla.
PR Davion Davis Sam Houston State
5-11 180 Sr. Hutto, Texas
Second-Team Offense
QB
James Tabary McNeese
6-2 215 Sr. New Orleans, La.
RB Kyran Irvin Nicholls
6-1 220 Jr. Darrow, La.
RB Marcus Cooper Southeastern La.
5-8 160 So. Altair, Texas
TE/HB Josh Nix Central Arkansas
6-5 255 So. Tuscumbia, Ala.
WR Tamrick Pace Stephen F. Austin
6-3 195 Jr. Brownsboro, Texas
WR Kody Edwards UIW
6-0 165 Sr. Mesquite, Texas
WR Dai'jean Dixon Nicholls
6-4 200 So. New Orleans, La.
OL Adrian Harris Central Arkansas
6-4 315 So. Tyler, Texas
OL Hunter Watts Central Arkansas
6-8 320 Jr. San Antonio, Texas
OL Alfred Beverly III Southeastern La.
6-4 345 Jr. Beaumont, Texas
OL
Grant Burguillos McNeese
6-4 281 Jr. Mandeville, La.
OL Eddie Houston Nicholls
6-2 280 Sr. Newton, Miss.
AP Alize Ward Stephen F. Austin
5-10 190 Jr. San Diego, Calif.
PK Lorran Fonseca Nicholls
5-11 185 Sr. Hercules, Calif.
P Caleb Lewallen Stephen F. Austin
5-10 200 Sr. Kingwood, Texas
Second-Team Defense
DL Chris Stewart Sam Houston State
6-2 270 Sr. Petal, Miss.
DL
Chris Livings McNeese
6-2 210 Jr. Lake Charles, La.
DL Cardell Best Central Arkansas
6-3 255 Sr. Little Elm, Texas
DL Nathan Grant Central Arkansas
6-4 245 So. Carrollton, Texas
LB Raphael Garner Central Arkansas
6-2 235 Sr. Thomasville, Ala.
LB Tamarcus Russell Southeastern La.
5-10 210 Sr. Dadeville, Ala.
LB Ryan Woods Stephen F. Austin
6-0 232 Sr. Pearland, Texas
DB Trenton Gordon Stephen F. Austin
5-11 195 So. Rowlett, Texas
DB Bolu Onifade Abilene Christian
6-0 185 So. Oklahoma City, Okla.
DB
Darion Dunn McNeese
6-1 180 So. Oakdale, La.
DB Zyon McCollum Sam Houston State
6-3 180 So. Galveston, Texas
DB
Colby Burton McNeese
5-10 180 Jr. League City, Texas
KR Cedric Battle Central Arkansas
5-10 180 Sr. Wichita Falls, Texas
PR Zae Giles Lamar
5-9 177 Jr. Austin, Texas
