Phil Steele Preseason Teams Highlight 39 Mountain West Players

Phil Steele's 2025 preseason college football all-conference teams highlight the top players across multiple conferences, with Boise State leading the Mountain West Conference by a large margin with 13 first-team selections, including key offensive and defensive players such as junior quarterback Maddux Madsen and senior linebacker Marco Notarainni. Arizona State placed 11 players in the preseason All-Big 12 teams, featuring wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and safety Xavion Alford on the first team, with quarterback Sam Leavitt making the third team. The University of Wyoming had eight players named to the Mountain West preseason teams, including first-team offensive lineman Caden Barnett and second-team selections tight end John Michael Gyllenborg and center Jack Walsh. Northern Illinois University had seven players honored on the preseason All Mid-American Conference teams, led by first-team offensive tackle and senior defensive end selections, with contributions from key offensive and defensive players. Nevada's football team earned seven players across the Mountain West preseason teams, with notable versatility demonstrated by players such as Bellon on offense and special teams, and impactful performances from newcomers and returning players despite injuries. These preseason honors reflect the expectations for standout individual performances as the 2025 college football season approaches across these conferences.