2025 Preseason All-AAC Team

BIP's List 2025 Preseason American All-Conference Teams Welcome to the 2025 BIP’s Preseason All‑Conference Football Teams — the most detailed, film‑driven evaluation in college football. At BIP’s List, we pride ourselves on doing things differently than traditional media outlets. Our rankings and honors are not based on hype, recruiting stars, or box scores. Instead, every single evaluation is rooted in hours of game film analysis. If we don’t watch it, we don’t grade it. That philosophy ensures that each name you see here has been vetted through real tape study, play by play. This year’s All‑Conference selections spotlight programs that consistently develop impact players. Tulane, UTSA, and North Texas lead the way with the highest number of representatives on the 1st and 2nd Teams combined, showcasing the depth of talent in those programs. Every player listed below has proven through film to be a difference‑maker, and when you click on their names, you’ll be taken to their individual profile where you can watch curated film clips and see deeper breakdowns. No other site offers this level of detail, transparency, and football‑minded evaluation. Thank you for trusting BIP’s List as your go‑to source for film‑based player rankings and scouting reports.

1st Team All‑Conference

Offense

Quarterback

Owen McCown – Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Owen McCown is a left‑handed quarterback whose deep ball accuracy and anticipation set him apart. His poise in the pocket allows him to deliver throws with perfect timing, consistently hitting receivers in stride. McCown layers passes over defenders and maintains rhythm under pressure, elevating the entire UTSA offense.

Running Backs

Cartevious Norton – Height: 5-11 | Weight: 210 | South Florida BullsScouting Notes: Cartevious Norton is a patient yet violent runner with explosive acceleration. He routinely breaks arm tackles and transitions from hesitation to top speed in an instant. With his rare blend of size, strength, and home‑run speed, Norton is primed for a breakout year. Jayden Becks – Height: 5-11 | Weight: 185 | North Texas Mean GreenScouting Notes: Jayden Becks is a quick, elusive back with natural instincts for finding daylight. His ability to change direction without losing momentum makes him dangerous in space, and he’s also a reliable receiver out of the backfield.

All Purpose

Bryson Daily – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 221 | Army Black KnightsScouting Notes: Bryson Daily is a true football player in every sense of the word. Similar to Taysom Hill, he can have success at multiple positions on the field. He isn’t a traditional QB, and he doesn’t need to be for Army’s offense — but he’s the best athlete on his team and the one you want with the ball in his hands. A powerful runner with the athleticism to hurdle defenders, Daily could project to RB, FB, or even safety at the next level. His versatility and toughness make him a rare and exciting talent.

Wide Receivers

Anthony Smith – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 188 | East Carolina PiratesScouting Notes: Anthony Smith is a big‑bodied receiver who consistently wins at the catch point. His large catch radius and aggressive hands give quarterbacks confidence to target him in tight windows. Smith’s ability to turn routine plays into explosive gains makes him a cornerstone of ECU’s passing game. Yannick Smith – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 214 | East Carolina PiratesScouting Notes: Yannick Smith uses his physicality to dominate defenders in contested situations. He runs precise routes, creating consistent separation, and is especially dangerous on third downs where his toughness and sure hands shine. Devin Mccuin – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Devin McCuiin is a shifty, dynamic playmaker with soft hands and smooth acceleration. He is particularly dangerous in the open field, where he frequently makes defenders miss and turns short passes into long gains.

Tight End

Houston Thomas – Height: 6-5 | Weight: 240 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Houston Thomas combines the size of a traditional tight end with the athleticism of a wide receiver. His ability to stretch the seam and win against both linebackers and safeties makes him a matchup nightmare.

Offensive Line

Derrick Graham – Height: 6-4 | Weight: 314 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Derrick Graham is a highly athletic tackle with a refined skill set. He displays a smooth kick step and powerful hands, shutting down elite pass rushers with poise. Jordan Hall – Height: 6-4 | Weight: 345 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Jordan Hall uses his immense size and excellent technique to create running lanes and protect the quarterback. He is a cornerstone of Tulane’s offensive front. Shadre Hurst – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 293 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Shadre Hurst brings an aggressive mentality and surprising quickness for an interior lineman. His ability to recover and adjust mid‑block makes him one to watch. Jack Hollifield – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 303 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Jack Hollifield is a cerebral player who diagnoses defensive stunts quickly. His steady play ensures both run and pass schemes stay on track. Brady Small – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 313 | Army Black KnightsScouting Notes: Brady Small’s quick first step and strong base make him a dependable interior lineman. His growth in pass protection will only raise his ceiling.

Defense

Edge Rushers

Maurice Westmoreland – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 250 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Maurice Westmoreland is a relentless edge rusher with elite bend and advanced hand usage. He keeps offensive linemen guessing with inside and outside counters, and his pursuit never slows until the whistle. Santana Hopper – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 265 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Santana Hopper thrives on power and leverage. His violent hands and quick disengage allow him to set the edge while also flashing upside as a pocket disruptor.

Defensive Line

Landon Robinson – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 287 | Navy MidshipmenScouting Notes: Landon Robinson is an explosive interior presence who collapses pockets with power and quick hands. His motor and technique make him a nightmare for opposing guards. Richard Outland – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 290 | North Texas Mean GreenScouting Notes: Richard Outland uses his length and explosive first step to attack gaps. He plays with urgency, chasing plays downfield and setting the tone with physicality.

Linebackers

Cam Burden – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 225 | Memphis TigersScouting Notes: Cam Burden is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker who diagnoses plays quickly. His range allows him to cut off angles and his form tackling limits yards after contact. Eli Ennis – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220 | UAB BlazersScouting Notes: Eli Ennis is physical between the tackles, closing quickly and wrapping up ball carriers. With improved discipline in coverage, he could become a complete linebacker. Sam Brumfield – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 220 | Memphis TigersScouting Notes: Sam Brumfield is a fiery competitor with excellent pursuit angles. He thrives on contact, shedding blocks and chasing plays with relentless effort.

Defensive Backs

MJ Hinson – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 185 | Florida Atlantic OwlsScouting Notes: MJ Hinson plays with patience and elite break speed in off-man coverage. His smooth hips and ball skills make him a lockdown option on the outside. Deshawn Rucker – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 188 | South Florida BullsScouting Notes: Deshawn Rucker brings press technique and elite speed, staying glued to receivers while also supporting the run with urgency. Josh Baka – Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190 | UAB BlazersScouting Notes: Josh Baka is a versatile safety who excels in open-field tackling and deep coverage. His instincts allow him to anticipate throws and close windows quickly. Patrick Smith‑Young – Height: 5-9 | Weight: 190 | North Texas Mean GreenScouting Notes: Patrick Smith‑Young thrives on anticipation and technique. He breaks down well in space and rarely misses tackles, making him a dependable last line of defense. 2nd Team All‑Conference

Offense

Quarterback

Brendon Lewis – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 209 | Memphis TigersScouting Notes: Brendon Lewis is a dual‑threat quarterback with smooth mechanics and explosive running ability. His knack for extending plays keeps defenses off balance, and with continued polish on his deep ball, he can elevate Memphis’ offense even further.

Running Backs

Zuberi Mobley – Height: 5-10 | Weight: 196 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Zuberi Mobley is a downhill runner with quick acceleration through the hole. His vision allows him to exploit cutback lanes, and his patience sets up blocks effectively. Eli Heidenreich – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 201 | Navy MidshipmenScouting Notes: Listed as a running back but did a significant amount of damage through the air and made some very nice and athletic catches. An all‑purpose player who can do it all. He could be a pure WR in the right offense, is a natural hands catcher, and creates a lot after the catch with the ball in his hands. Robert Henry – Height: 5-9 | Weight: 205 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Robert Henry combines explosive burst with surprising strength. He can bounce off initial contact and turn short gains into chunk plays, making him an every‑down threat.

Wide Receivers

Simeon Evans – Height: 6-5 | Weight: 235 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Simeon Evans has the size and catch radius to be a mismatch on the perimeter. His ability to high‑point the football and shield defenders makes him a red‑zone weapon. Corri Milliner – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 180 | UAB BlazersScouting Notes: Corri Milliner is a smooth route runner with reliable hands. He’s dangerous after the catch, consistently picking up extra yards and giving his quarterback a dependable option. Omari Hayes – Height: 5-9 | Weight: 165 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Omari Hayes is a shifty slot receiver who thrives on quick breaks and acceleration. He finds soft spots in coverage and creates mismatches in space. Easton Messer – Height: 5-10 | Weight: 180 | Florida Atlantic OwlsScouting Notes: Easton Messer is a dependable possession receiver with precise footwork. His ability to create separation on short routes makes him a third‑down specialist. Zion Booker – Height: 5-9 | Weight: 205 | Tulsa Golden HurricaneScouting Notes: Zion Booker plays with toughness and strong hands. He wins contested catches and brings energy to the passing game with his physical style.

All Purpose

Blake Horvath – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195 | Navy MidshipmenScouting Notes: Blake Horvath is a much better thrower of the football than I expected before watching his film. It is no secret that passing isn’t the focus of Navy’s offense, but he is able to make some really solid throws on the money. Outside of throwing, he ran for 1,200 yards including multiple 90+ yarders. It’s hard to judge him as a pure QB based on the scheme, but there is no question that he’s a dynamic all‑purpose threat and a player you love to have on your team.

Tight End

Patrick Overmyer – Height: 6-5 | Weight: 235 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Patrick Overmyer is a long, speedy tight end with developing physicality in the run game. His route running and soft hands already make him a reliable target.

Offensive Line

Jaylen Garth – Height: 6-5 | Weight: 320 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Jaylen Garth has excellent pad level and footwork. His quick punch in pass protection keeps defenders off balance and sets a strong edge. Ugonna Nnanna – Height: 6-6 | Weight: 320 | UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: Ugonna Nnanna is a technician in pass protection with consistent reps. His length and balance make him tough to beat off the edge. Zane Herring – Height: 6-4 | Weight: 309 | North Texas Mean GreenScouting Notes: Zane Herring is a technically sound lineman with strong hands. He latches onto defenders and finishes blocks, anchoring the line. Paolo Gennarelli – Height: 6-5 | Weight: 315 | Army Black KnightsScouting Notes: Paolo Gennarelli is a mauler in the run game who plays with a chip on his shoulder. His aggressive style sets the tone up front. Walter Bear – Height: 6-1 | Weight: 310 | Rice OwlsScouting Notes: Walter Bear moves well on pulls and traps, bringing quickness and strength to his interior role. His finish on blocks creates extra space for the run game.

Defense

Defensive Line / Edge

Defense

Edge Rushers

Briceon Hayes – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 245 | North Texas Mean GreenScouting Notes: Briceon Hayes uses his length and strength to collapse pockets and set the edge. His discipline in both run and pass situations makes him a valuable contributor. Braden Mullen – Height: 6-4 | Weight: 245 | Charlotte 49ersScouting Notes: An undersized edge that plays hard and specializes in pass rush. He has good quickness off the ball and is very effective with his hands during pass-rush reps. Mullen uses a deep assortment of pass-rush moves throughout a game, keeping offensive linemen off balance. To take the next step, he needs to get stronger and more consistent in shock-and-shed technique, as well as improve his ability to set the edge against the run.

Defensive Tackles

Blake Boenisch – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 245 | Rice OwlsScouting Notes: Blake Boenisch fires off the ball with a quick first step, knifing into backfields to disrupt plays before they develop. Jalen Bell – Height: 6-3 | Weight: 341 | Memphis TigersScouting Notes: Jalen Bell anchors the interior with power and leverage, consistently winning one-on-one battles and closing running lanes.

Linebackers

Sam Howard – Height: 5-11 | Weight: 220 | Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Sam Howard diagnoses plays quickly and delivers explosive hits, setting the tone for the defense. Andrew Awe – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 238 | Rice OwlsScouting Notes: Andrew Awe uses length and power to shed blocks, finishing tackles with authority. Adon Thomas – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 222 | Army Black KnightsScouting Notes: Adon Thomas is quick to the ball with strong instincts, adding toughness to the Army linebacker corps.

Nickel

Dontae Pollard – Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185 | Temple OwlsScouting Notes: Dontae Pollard’s quick reactions and physicality make him effective in both coverage and run support from the nickel spot.

Cornerbacks

Jordy Lowery – Height: 5-11 | Weight: 167 | East Carolina PiratesScouting Notes: Jordy Lowery’s fluid transitions and aggressive play at the catch point make him a corner who can match up with top receivers. Da'Veawn Armstead – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 180 | North Texas Mean GreenScouting Notes: Da’Veawn Armstead combines speed with physicality, challenging receivers at every level of the route.

Safeties

Ja'Marley Riddle – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 182 | East Carolina PiratesScouting Notes: Ja’Marley Riddle brings range and ball skills, reading the quarterback and closing space with urgency. Casey Larkin – Height: 6-0 | Weight: 195 | Army Black KnightsScouting Notes: Casey Larkin is aggressive in run support and brings quick reaction times in coverage, making him a versatile safety option. Honorable Mention

Quarterback

Jalen Kitna – UAB BlazersScouting Notes: Jalen Kitna shows poise in the pocket and touch on intermediate throws. With further reps, he could emerge as a key contributor.

Cornerbacks

KK Meier – UTSA RoadrunnersScouting Notes: KK Meier combines length and awareness, breaking up passes with excellent timing and providing solid support against the run. Jaylen Castleberry – Temple OwlsScouting Notes: Jaylen Castleberry has quick feet and good recovery speed, consistently challenging receivers on vertical routes.

Defensive Line

Pooda Walker – Memphis TigersScouting Notes: Pooda Walker shows flashes as a pass rusher with a quick first step and strong pursuit angles. Rayyan Buell – Memphis TigersScouting Notes: Rayyan Buell holds his ground well against double teams and is a steady contributor on interior downs. Owen Ostroski – Height: 6-2 | Weight: 217 | Tulsa Golden HurricaneScouting Notes: Owen Ostroski brings a relentless motor and heavy hands, creating constant pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Naejuan Barber – FAU OwlsScouting Notes: Naejuan Barber wins with leverage and quickness, penetrating backfields to disrupt timing. Kameron Hamilton – Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Kameron Hamilton brings a steady motor and active hands, giving Tulane valuable depth on the defensive front. Trevon McAlpine – Tulane Green WaveScouting Notes: Trevon McAlpine shows strong anchor ability and flashes quickness off the ball, helping maintain gap integrity. Conclusion The athletes honored on the 2024 BIP’s All‑Conference Teams earned their recognition through what they put on tape, not just what shows up on stat sheets. Each evaluation stems from real football study — technique, effort, football IQ, and game impact. We grade based on what we see, and only what we see. From dominant offensive linemen who anchor their units to explosive playmakers and shutdown defenders, these players set the standard for performance in their conferences. Programs like Tulane, UTSA, and North Texas proved especially deep, contributing multiple honorees and building rosters filled with future stars. For every name you see, film is attached to their profile — simply click their name to study how they win on the field. BIP’s List will continue to provide you with updates, evaluations, and rankings grounded in real football, so you can always count on information that goes far deeper than the box score.