Coming off an All-American season, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga edge rusher Jay Person was selected as the Southern Conference Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Thursday at the league s media day in Greenville, South Carolina.
The Citadelâs Eubanks Named Preseason Defensive Player of the Year; Bulldogs Picked Fourth (Source: The Citadel Athletics) By The Citadel Athletics | January 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST - Updated January 20 at 6:00 PM
SPARTANBURG, S.C. â The Citadel senior linebacker Willie Eubanks III was named the Southern Conference Preseason Defensive Player of the Year in a vote by the leagueâs head coaches.
As a team, the Bulldogs were picked fourth by both the head coaches and media members.
Offensive lineman Haden Haas, defensive back Chris Beverly and punter Matt Campbell joined Eubanks on the first team. Wide receiver Raleigh Webb and defensive lineman Dalton Owens were selected to the second team.