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Eight Akron Zips Named Preseason All-MAC by Athlon

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AKRON, Ohio— Eight University of Akron football players have been named to Athlon Sports' 2016 preseason All-Mid-American Conference teams, the magazine announced on Wednesday.

Earning preseason first-team All-MAC accolades were junior wide receiver Jerome Lane (Akron, Ohio) and redshirt senior defensive lineman Jamal Marcus (Durham, N.C.).

Named to the preseason second-team were senior defensive lineman Se'Von Pittman (Canton, Ohio) and redshirt senior punt returner JoJo Natson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.