Athlon, Phil Steele Announce Preseason Awards Teams

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Rising junior kicker Harrison Mevis was named Phil Steele Preseason Second-Team All-America, Preseason First-Team All-Southeastern Conference and Athlon Sports Preseason First-Team All-SEC. He is one of nine University of Missouri football student-athletes earning selections on recent preseason team announcements.

In field goal kicking, Mevis went 23-of-25 in 2021 and 17-of-20 in 2020. He’s a perfect 69-of-69 in career points after. His six career makes from 50+ yards are tied for the most in program history. He is a two-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist, was a 2020 Freshman All-America selection and a 2021 All-America honoree.

Also on Phil Steele’s preseason All-SEC Teams are offensive lineman Javon Foster (second-team offense), newcomer running back Nathaniel Peat (second-team specialist, kick return), defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine (third-team defense), defensive lineman Trajan Jeffcoat (fourth-team defense) and defensive back Martez Manuel (fourth-team defense).

Manuel is Mizzou’s lead returning tackler, totaling 77 stops – including 60 unassisted – a year ago. Abrams-Draine picked off three interceptions and broke up seven passes with his 30 unassisted tackles.

On Athlon Sports preseason All-SEC Teams are Foster (second-team offense), defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire (second-team defense), Manuel (third-team defense), wide receiver Tauskie Dove (fourth-team offense), offensive lineman Hyrin White (fourth-team offense) and Abrams-Draine (fourth-team defense).

Dove is Missouri’s returning receptions leader from last season. He hauled in 38 receptions for 576 yards, averaging 44.3 yards per catch. In 2021, Jeffcoat and McGuire combined for 24 tackles for loss of 108 yards and 9.5 sacks for loss of 73 yards.

TICKETS

Mizzou will open the 2022 season on Thursday, September 1 at Faurot Field, playing host to Louisiana Tech. As part of a new fan experience initiative, Mizzou encourages attendees to #TigerStripeFaurot in Black and Gold against the Bulldogs, and in future home openers. Season tickets for the 2022 campaign are on sale now. Visit MUTigers.com/Zou22 for more information.

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