12 Aggies Named to Phil Steele’s 2024 Preseason All-CUSA Team

A group of 12 Aggies were named to the Phil Steele 2024 Preseason All-CUSA Team, the well-known publication announced Tuesday. Steele has become nationally known as one of the best football analysts in the country and is best known for his preseason magazine which is colloquially known as the “college football bible” by experts in the industry. (Photo: Courtesy)

June 15, 2024

Source: NMSU Athletics

After garnering several selections entering last season, NM State landed four Aggies on the preseason first team. Running back and leading returning rusher Ahmonte Watkins, left tackle and 2023 First Team All-CUSA honoree Shiyazh Pete, leading returning sack-getter Buddha Peleti and newcomer Da’Marcus Crosby were each honored on the magazine’s first team.
 
Meanwhile, the second team selections included four returners as wideout Kordell David, center Canaan Yarro, guard AJ Vaipulu and linebacker Sone Aupiu each picked up honors. Lastly, the third team featured two newcomers and a pair of returners as cornerback Dakerric Hobbs, kicker Connor Brooksby, punt returner Jordan Smith and long snapper Charlie Eberle all earned recognition.
 
NM State is set to begin its 2024 campaign in Aggie Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, when it plays host to Southeast Missouri. Kickoff versus the Redhawks is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT.
 
 
2024 Phil Steele Preseason All-Conference USA Honorees
First Team
RB – Ahmonte Watkins
OT – Shiyazh Pete
DE – Buddha Peleti
S – Da’Marcus Crosby
 
Second Team
WR – Kordell David
C – Canaan Yarro
OG – AJ Vaipulu
LB – Sone Aupiu
 
Third Team
CB – Dakerric Hobbs
K – Connor Brooksby
PR – Jordan Smith
LS – Charlie Eberle
 
For complete coverage of the NM State football program, visit NMStateSports.com – the official home of Aggie athletics – and follow the Aggies on Facebook (NM State Football), Twitter (@NMStateFootball) and Instagram (@NMStateFB).

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