IRVING, Texas – Four Texas Longhorns were named to the 2016 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team, chosen by media representatives who cover the league. The Preseason All-Big 12 Team and Individual awards were announced by the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday. Malik Jefferson, who was tabbed as the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, is joined by teammates CB Davante Davis, OL Patrick Vahe and OL Connor Williams on the Preseason All-Big 12 Team.
The preseason honors continue to pile up for Jefferson, a sophomore linebacker from Mesquite, Texas.