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Aireontae Ersery
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Seven Gophers Honored by Phil Steele Publications

6/11/2024 1:01:00 PM | Football

Ersery, Kesich named preseason All-Americans

Seven different Gophers were recently recognized by Phil Steele Publications as either members or the Preseason All-American Team or Preseason Big Ten Team in advance of the 2024 season. 

Wide receiver Daniel Jackson, offensive lineman Aireontae Ersery and kicker Dragan Kesich were named First Team All-Big Ten. Ersery was also honored as a Third Team All-American, while Kesich was placed on the Fourth Team All-American.

Defensive lineman Danny Striggow and defensive back Justin Walley were recognized as Second Team All-Big Ten, while linebacker Cody Lindenberg was named Third Team All-Big Ten and punter Mark Crawford was named Fourth Team All-Big Ten by the publication. 

Phil Steele's 2024  Preseason All-American Teams

Third Team
Aireontae Ersery, Offensive Line

Fourth Team
Dragan Kesich, Kicker

Phil Steele's 2024 Preseason Big Ten Teams

First Team
Daniel Jackson, Weide Receiver
Aireontae Ersery, Offensive Line
Dragan Kesich, Kicker

Second Team
Danny Striggow, Defensive Line
Justin Walley, Defensive Back 

Third Team
Cody Lindenberg, Linebacker 

Fourth Team
Mark Crawford, Punter 
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