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WMU linebacker Treshaun Hayward earns preseason All-American honors

WMU senior linebacker Treshaun Hayward has earned a place on the Phil Steele Preseason All-America fourth team.

Hayward was named a fourth team All-American by the organization last year along with earning a second team All-American spot from Sporting News. Phil Steele and Athlon Sports have named Hayward first team All-Mid-American Conference this preseason.

Hayward ranked third in the FBS last season with 142 tackles and had 10.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, one pass breakup and a forced fumble en route to winning MAC Defensive Player of the Year. Hayward made 10 or more tackles nine times in 2019.