The Mid‑American Conference’s preseason accolades have arrived, and Kent State’s football program is well represented.
Preseason All‑MAC Selections
Phil Steele’s 2026 Preseason All‑Mid‑American Conference Team lists ten Golden Flashes, highlighting the depth of the squad across all four tiers.
Four of those athletes earned first‑team honors, headlined by defensive tackle Thomas Aden and punt returner Wayne Harris, who also appears as a wide receiver.
The second team includes quarterback Dru DeShields and tight end Terik Mulder, while additional roster spots on the third and fourth teams round out the recognition.
Wayne Harris’s dual‑position nod underscores his versatility, as he is celebrated both for his return skills and his receiving contributions.
The Golden Flashes will begin the 2026 campaign on the road, facing South Carolina on September 5 at 12:45 p.m. Eastern, a matchup that pits the Mid‑American power against a SEC opponent.