Louisiana Tech Athletic Communications
RUSTON — Louisiana Tech garnered 14 picks on Phil Steele’s 2023 Preseason Convention USA crew, the publication introduced Monday.
The Bulldogs earned 5 first-team honors in operating again Marquis Crosby, offensive lineman Dakota White, defensive again Willie Roberts and Smoke Harris, who was chosen to the primary crew as a kick returner and punt returner.
Crosby had a breakout season in 2022, dashing for 918 yards and 9 touchdowns on 183 carries. The Hattiesburg, Miss., product, ranked sixth nationally amongst all freshmen in complete dashing (918) and fourth amongst CUSA backs in yards per rush (5.0). He eclipsed the century mark in dashing throughout 4 video games, highlighted by a 197-yard dashing efficiency through the Canine’ 52-17 win over Stephen F. Austin on Sept. 10. On account of this efforts, he earned honorable point out Freshman All-American Honors from Faculty Soccer Information.
White began all 12 video games on the offensive line, paving the way in which for eight 100+ yard dashing video games in 2022. He additionally performed a task in defending the quarterback in LA Tech’s passing offense which ranked 32ndnationally at 267.2 yards per recreation.
Roberts appeared in all 12 video games in 2022 whereas making 11 begins at cornerback, tallying 29 complete tackles (23 solo, 6 assists) and a quarterback hurry. The Fort Value, Texas product led Tech with 4 interceptions and 6 move breakups.
Harris was one of many high punt returners within the nation final season, main the convention and rating seventh nationally with 12.4 yards per return, totaling 19 punt returns for 236 yards. He led the convention and ranked seventh nationally in kick return common at 27.2, accumulating 19 kick returns for 517 yards. The St. Francisville, La., product is the Bulldogs’ most skilled ability participant, as he can be coming into his sixth season in 2023. In his 5 seasons in Ruston at vast receiver, Harris has hauled in 225 passes for two,112 yards and 19 touchdowns. Harris recorded a team-best 65 receptions and 635 receiving yards in 2022 with 5 landing receptions.
Harris was additionally chosen to the second crew as a large receiver, joined by defensive again Cecil Singleton Jr. to symbolize the Bulldogs.
Singleton Jr. made a right away influence for Tech after transferring from Miami of Ohio previous to the 2022 season. He appeared in all 12 video games and ranked fifth on the crew with 56 complete tackles (35 solo and 21 assisted) whereas main the Bulldogs with three pressured fumbles and tallying six tackles for loss.
LA Tech landed 4 third-team picks as quarterback Hank Bachmeier, defensive lineman Deshon Corridor Jr., cornerback Cedric Woods and kicker Jacob Barnes all earned honors.
Bachmeier involves Tech from Boise State, the place he was a Johnny Unitas Award watchlist choice a yr in the past. The Murrieta, Calif., native is likely one of the most skilled quarterbacks in FBS soccer, having began 29 video games in his profession. Bachmeier handed for over 6,600 yards and 41 touchdowns throughout his 4 seasons at Boise State.
The preseason second-team choice marks the second time Corridor has obtained the consideration this yr, as he was additionally named Second-Staff All-CUSA by Athlon Sports activities. Corridor had 29 tackles a yr in the past, together with 4 for loss, two move breakups, two quarterback hurries, and a blocked kick. In his three years in Ruston, he has develop into accustomed to opposing ball carriers with 101 profession tackles.
Woods noticed restricted motion in 2022 after struggling an harm, showing in three video games with one begin, registering three tackles. Woods has tallied over 60 tackles in his LA Tech profession with 13 move breakups, two interceptions, and a fumble restoration.
Barnes earned second-team preseason honors for the second-consecutive season. Barnes has been one of many nation’s most correct kickers, going 110-111 (99.1%) in profession additional factors and 42-53 in profession area aim makes an attempt (79.2%).
On the fourth crew, Tech was represented by offensive lineman Carson Bruno along with newcomers, and Stephen F. Austin transfers Brevin Randle (linebacker) and Myles Heard (security).
Bruno was glorious in his redshirt freshman season in 2022. The Shreveport product began each recreation on the Bulldogs’ offensive line, serving to Tech high the century mark in dashing eight instances.
Woods noticed restricted motion in 2022 after struggling an harm, showing in three video games with one begin, registering three tackles. Woods has tallied over 60 tackles in his LA Tech profession with 13 move breakups, two interceptions, and a fumble restoration.
Barnes earned second-team preseason honors for the second-consecutive season. Barnes has been one of many nation’s most correct kickers, going 110-111 (99.1%) in profession additional factors and 42-53 in profession area aim makes an attempt (79.2%).
On the fourth crew, Tech was represented by offensive lineman Carson Bruno along with newcomers, and Stephen F. Austin transfers Brevin Randle (linebacker) and Myles Heard (security).
Bruno was glorious in his redshirt freshman season in 2022. The Shreveport product began each recreation on the Bulldogs’ offensive line, serving to Tech high the century mark in dashing eight instances.
Woods noticed restricted motion in 2022 after struggling an harm, showing in three video games with one begin, registering three tackles. Woods has tallied over 60 tackles in his LA Tech profession with 13 move breakups, two interceptions, and a fumble restoration.
Barnes earned second-team preseason honors for the second-consecutive season. Barnes has been one of many nation’s most correct kickers, going 110-111 (99.1%) in profession additional factors and 42-53 in profession area aim makes an attempt (79.2%).
On the fourth crew, Tech was represented by offensive lineman Carson Bruno along with newcomers, and Stephen F. Austin transfers Brevin Randle (linebacker) and Myles Heard (security).
Bruno was glorious in his redshirt freshman season in 2022. The Shreveport product began each recreation on the Bulldogs’ offensive line, serving to Tech high the century mark in dashing eight instances.
Randle involves Ruston after spending 4 seasons with the Lumberjacks, the place he tallied 154 complete tackles, over 5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries.
Heard is predicted to spice up the Bulldogs’ secondary after arriving from Stephen F. Austin, the place he began 23 video games the previous two seasons. In 2022, he totaled 83 tackles, together with a sort out for loss and an interception. The Sugar Land, Texas native led SFA solo tackles (41), complete tackles (69.0), and compelled fumbles (4) in 2021.
LA Tech has six residence video games at Joe Aillet Stadium through the 2023 season. The Bulldogs will open with per week zero convention matchup with FIU (Aug. 26, 8 p.m.), earlier than internet hosting non-conference foes Northwestern State (Sept. 9, 6 p.m.) and North Texas (Sept. 16, 6 p.m.). Tech closes out the house slate in convention play with Western Kentucky (Oct. 5, 7 p.m.), New Mexico State (Oct. 24, 6 p.m.) and a bout with Sam Houston (Nov. 11, 2 p.m.).
Season tickets for the 2023 Louisiana Tech soccer season are on sale now. Followers should purchase season tickets on-line at LATechSports.com/tickets or by calling the LA Tech Ticket Workplace at (318) 257-3631.
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