Kam Sallis named preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year for Jackson State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Jackson State's Kam Sallis has been named the preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year as announced on July 8. Sallis, returning as a prominent defensive player, recorded 53 tackles, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles last season. He is part of the trio selected for the preseason All-SWAC first team. Offensive lineman Quaveon Davis and wide receiver Nate Rembert join Sallis on the first team, while quarterback Jared Lockhart and linebacker Carmello Jones are on the second team. Jackson State's six preseason All-SWAC selections are tied for the second-most in the conference.
- •Kam Sallis named preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year.
- •Sallis totaled 53 tackles, two interceptions last season.
- •Quaveon Davis and Nate Rembert also made All-SWAC first team.
- •Jackson State has six players on the All-SWAC teams.
- •Awards were voted on by conference head coaches and directors.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Jackson State football DB Kam Sallis named preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year
"Jackson State football defensive back Kam Sallis was named the preseason SWAC Defensive Player of the Year.
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