2026 SWAC Preseason Awards: Andrew Body & Kam Sallis Lead The Way 🏆⭐

The votes are in. The best of the SWAC have been recognized. 2026 SWAC PRESEASON AWARDS --- 🏆 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR QB ANDREW BODY - Alabama State University The Alabama State signal-caller has been dominant, and the conference has taken notice. Body's combination of arm talent, leadership, and playmaking ability makes him the preseason favorite to lead the SWAC in offense. --- 🏆 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR DB KAM SALLIS - Jackson State University Jackson State's lockdown defender Kam Sallis (#15) earns the preseason Defensive Player of the Year nod. His ball-hawking skills and shutdown coverage have made him a nightmare for opposing offenses. --- 📊 SHELOVESTHEE PRESEASON HBCU FOOTBALL RANKINGS | Rank | Team | |------|------| | 1 | Jackson State | | 2 | Alabama State | | 3 | South Carolina State | | 4 | Delaware State | | 5 | Prairie View A&M | | 6 | Grambling State | | 7 | North Carolina Central | | 8 | Alcorn State | | 9 | Southern University | | 10 | Alabama A&M | --- ⭐ SWAC PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE OFFENSE (FIRST TEAM) | Pos | Player | School | |-----|--------|--------| | QB | Andrew Body | Alabama State | | RB | Jaylen Jennings | Grambling State | | RB | Chase Bingmon | Prairie View A&M | | WR | Nate Rembert | Jackson State | | WR | D'Avery Robinson | Alabama State | | TE | Travon Jones | Prairie View A&M | | OL | Nick Carter | Alabama A&M | | OL | Dezmond Penn | Alabama State | | OL | Abe Diallo | Alcorn State | | OL | Jayden Daniels | Alabama A&M | | OL | Alexander Vigil | Grambling State | --- ⭐ SWAC PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE OFFENSE (SECOND TEAM) | Pos | Player | School | |-----|--------|--------| | QB | Jared Lockhart | Jackson State | | RB | Trey Holly | Southern University | | RB | Jamarie Hostzclaw | Alabama A&M | | WR | Roriyon Richardson | Alabama A&M | | WR | Jordan Chambers-Smith | Alabama A&M | | TE | Kordell Rodgers | Alabama A&M | | OL | Cameran Rogers | Alcorn State | | OL | Nate Rembert | Jackson State | | OL | Calvin McMillian | Prairie View A&M | | OL | Quaveon Davis | Jackson State | | OL | Christian Loving | Alabama A&M | --- 🎙️ TOPICS TONIGHT ON SWAC SATURDAY (ON A WEDNESDAY!) - SWAC Media Day Recap - SheLovesThee Preseason Rankings Breakdown - Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty - Reactions & Impact - Mr. Ford Street Committee Tea - The Hottest Tea Served ☕ LIVE at 8:00 PM EST! Real Talk. Bold Opinions. No Filter. Straight Facts. --- 📺 WATCH MORE: 2026 SWAC Media Day Podcast Coverage [📺 Watch the Full Playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHV-lkqXaqVM) HBCU Football. Real Passion. Real History. Thee I Love ❤️