19 Rockets Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Team

Toledo had 19 players chosen to Phil Steele's preseason All-MAC team, the most in the MAC. Six Rockets made the first team.

19 Rockets Named to Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Team

6/20/2025 10:55:00 AM | Football

Junior Vandeross III, Ethan Spoth, Martez Poynter, Avery Smith, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Bryson Hammer named to first team

TOLEDO, Ohio – Phil Steele's preseason All-MAC team was announced this week with 19 Toledo players named to the four teams, the most of any school in the Mid-American Conference.

The Rockets had six players named to both of the first and second teams, three to the third team and four to the fourth team.

The Rockets open the season at SEC foe Kentucky on Saturday, Aug. 30 in a 12:45 p.m. kickoff on the SEC Network. Toledo then returns to the Glass City for its home opener, "The Biggest Party in Toledo," vs. Western Kentucky in a 7:00 p.m. clash on Saturday, Sept. 6 (ESPN+).

Season tickets are on sale now. To order tickets or for more information, please visit UTRockets.com/fbtix, 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.

Phil Steele's 2025 Preseason All-MAC Team - Toledo Selections (19)

First Team (6)
Bryson Hammer, PR
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S
Martez Poynter, DT
Avery Smith, CB
Ethan Spoth, OL
Junior Vandeross III, WR

Second Team (6)
Braden Awls, CB
Tucker Gleason, QB
Louce Julien, DE
Terrence Moore, C
Cole Rhett, OL
Trayvon Rudolph, WR

Third Team (3)
Esean Carter, DT
Dylan Cunanan, PK
Chip Trayanum, RB

Fourth Team (4)
Nasir Bowers, CB
Emilio Duran, P
Carter Fouty, OL
James Roe, LS