ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced on Monday a total of eight Illinois State Redbird selections to the Preseason All-Conference team and Illinois State was picked seventh in the preseason poll voted on by league coaches, media, and sports information directors.
Offensive tackle Hunter Zambrano, safety Dillon Gearhart and wide receiver/kick returner Jalen Carr were selected as MVFC preseason second-team picks, while running back Cole Mueller, safety Keondre Jackson, defensive tackle Josh Dinga, cornerback Jeff Bowens and Carr (as a return specialist) were named honorable mention selections.