Alabama State football receives nine selections in SWAC preseason awards

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced its 2026 Preseason Football Awards on July 8. Alabama State led with nine all-conference selections, highlighted by quarterback Andrew Body, who earned the title of SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Body contributed significantly to Alabama State's success last season, which included their first 10-win season in over two decades. Among other award recipients, Kam Sallis of Jackson State was named Defensive Player of the Year. Awards were announced ahead of the 2026 HBCU college football season, with teams preparing for the upcoming campaign.

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