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Perich Named Preseason All-American by Phil Steele Publications
6/18/2025 3:33:00 PM | Football
Annual magazine honors five Gophers in advance of 2025 season
Five Gophers were recently recognized by Phil Steele Publications as either members of the Preseason All-American Team or Preseason Big Ten Team in advance of the 2025 season.
Headlining the way was Koi Perich, who was named Second Team All-American. Perich was also honored as Second Team All-Big Ten as a safety and Third Team All-Big Ten as a punt returner.
Deven Eastern was recognized as Third Team All-Big Ten and Darius Taylor, Anthony Smith and Alan Soukup were named Fourth Team All-Big Ten by the publication.
Phil Steele's 2025 Preseason All-American Teams
Second Team
Koi Perich, Safety
Phil Steele's 2025 Preseason Big Ten Teams
Second Team
Koi Perich, Safety
Third Team
Deven Eastern, Defensive Tackle
Koi Perich, Punt Return
Fourth Team
Darius Taylor, Running Back
Anthony Smith, Defensive End
Alan Soukup, Long Snapper
Headlining the way was Koi Perich, who was named Second Team All-American. Perich was also honored as Second Team All-Big Ten as a safety and Third Team All-Big Ten as a punt returner.
Deven Eastern was recognized as Third Team All-Big Ten and Darius Taylor, Anthony Smith and Alan Soukup were named Fourth Team All-Big Ten by the publication.
Phil Steele's 2025 Preseason All-American Teams
Second Team
Koi Perich, Safety
Phil Steele's 2025 Preseason Big Ten Teams
Second Team
Koi Perich, Safety
Third Team
Deven Eastern, Defensive Tackle
Koi Perich, Punt Return
Fourth Team
Darius Taylor, Running Back
Anthony Smith, Defensive End
Alan Soukup, Long Snapper
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