League-High 13 Rockets Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Squads

Junior Quinyon Mitchell has been named to the Preseason Fourth-Team All-American squad by Phil Steele.

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League-High 13 Rockets Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Squads

6/13/2023 2:40:00 PM | Football

Junior cornerback Quinyon Mitchell tabbed as Fourth-Team Preseason All-American

TOLEDO, Ohio – University of Toledo junior cornerback Quinyon Mitchell has been named to the Fourth-Team Preseason All-America squad by Phil Steele, the publication announced this week. The Rockets also led the Mid-American Conference with 13 all-league preseason selections.

Joining Mitchell on the Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC First Team were junior offensive lineman Nick Rosi, senior linebacker Dallas Gant, junior safety Maxen Hook and senior wide receiver Adam Beale as a punt returner.

Toledo's four second-team preseason honorees were senior defensive tackle Judge Culpepper, junior quarterback Dequan Finn, junior offensive lineman Tyler Long, and junior wide receiver Jerjuan Newton. Senior safety Nate Bauer, senior wide receiver Devin Maddox, junior running back Jacquez Stuart, and senior defensive lineman Adrian Woliver were named to the third team.

The Rockets open their 2023 season on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Illinois with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on the Big Ten Network. Toledo's home opener is set for 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 vs. Texas Southern.

Toledo football season tickets are on sale now. To order tickets or for more information, please visit UTRockets.com/fbtix or call/text 419.530.GOLD (4653) or stop by the Rocket Ticket Office located in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena during office hours.

Toledo's Phil Steele Preseason All-American & All-MAC Selections

Fourth-Team All-America
CB Quinyon Mitchell

First-Team All-MAC Offense
OL Nick Rosi

First-Team All-MAC Defense
LB Dallas Gant
CB Quinyon Mitchell
S Maxen Hook

First-Team All-MAC Specialists
PR Adam Beale

Second-Team All-MAC Offense
QB Dequan Finn
WR Jerjuan Newton
OL Tyler Long

Second-Team All-MAC Defense
DL Judge Culpepper

Third-Team All-MAC Offense
WR Devin Maddox
RB Jacquez Stuart

Third-Team All-MAC Defense
S Nate Bauer
DL Adrian Woliver