Alabama State football receives nine selections in SWAC preseason awards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
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.
- •SWAC announced 2026 Preseason Football Awards on July 8.
- •Alabama State earned nine all-conference selections.
- •Andrew Body named SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
- •Kam Sallis from Jackson State awarded Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Season begins shortly for SWAC member schools.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama State football paces 2026 preseason SWAC Football Awards
"The SWAC announced its 2026 Preseason Football Awards on Wednesday. The Hornets led all schools with nine selections
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