West Alabama football places 11 players on All-Gulf South preseason team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
West Alabama's football program earned recognition with 11 players named to the 2026 All-Gulf South preseason football selections, announced by the conference. Included in the list are Brayden Jenkins (All-Purpose), TD Parker (Wide Receiver), and Ben Newton (Center), among others. Head coach Scott Cochran, who led the team to a 5-4 record in his inaugural season, aims to build on this momentum in the upcoming season. West Alabama will open its season on Sunday, August 30, against Tuskegee in the Red Tails Classic, which will be broadcast on ESPN2.
- •West Alabama had 11 players selected for the All-Gulf South preseason team.
- •Brayden Jenkins and TD Parker are among the honorees.
- •Scott Cochran enters his second season as head coach.
- •The season opener is on August 30 against Tuskegee.
- •The game will be featured on ESPN2.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — West Alabama earns 11 All-Gulf South preseason football selections
"Head coach Scott Cochran went 5-4 in his first season as the West Alabama football coach and looks to build on that success on 2026.
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