While Smith was probably in position to be a backup and special teams player this year, he might get some snaps at starting safety due to an injury to Nikai Martinez in fall camp. Armorion Smith was a 3-star safety out of high school, where he originally committed to Cincinnati before transferring to Michigan State.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey have been voted the men’s and women’s player of the year in English soccer for last season at the Professional Footballers’ Ass

Recruiting Class Football Another pair of Florida State players was named to preseason award watchlists, with athlete Jaylin Lucas being placed on Comeback Player of the Year Award watchlist and quarterback Tommy Castellanos named to the Unitas: ICYMI: Auburn is shamelessly now claiming nine national championships,

Texas Tech senior defensive back Cole Wisniewski was named to the Comeback Player of the Year watch list, as he plans to make his return from injury this season.

Now, we’re giving you an opportunity to vote for the Preseason Player of the Year. The players listed are the same from the article The Bee published. The winner of the poll will be highlighted in a story. If there is a player that is not listed on the poll, let Bee reporter Anthony Galaviz know at [email protected].

Penn State has some of the conference's top defensive players on the roster, but are any of them the best overall in the Big Ten?

SheKicks predicts that Chelsea and England forward Aggie Beever-Jones will take the award for the PFA Young Player of the Year for 2024-25. The 22-year-old enjoyed her best season to date, with nine goals in 22 WSL appearances.