GSC Preseason Team Release
GSC Preseason Coaches Poll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Davonta Jackson and Trevon Stanford from the University of West Alabama football team have been named to the Gulf South Conference preseason first team as voted on by the leagues' coaches.
Jackson and Stanford, who were both named All-GSC first team selections in 2023, will headline a formidable UWA defensive unit led by veteran defensive coordinator Steve Sisa.
Stanford finished the 2023 season with 63 total tackles (Fifth in GSC) and 5.5 tackles for loss along with two interceptions, four PBUs, and a fumble recovery.
Jackson tallied 27 total tackles, 12 tackles for loss (Third in GSC), ten quarterback hits, three and a half sacks and a fumble recovery during his 2023 outings.
In addition, the Tigers were picked to finish fourth in the league in the 2024 campaign.
Defending conference champion Valdosta State was chosen to finish atop the standings at the end of the season with 46 votes and five first place votes, followed by West Florida with 42 points and one first place vote.
Delta State finished third in the coaches' poll with 41 points and two first place votes followed by West Alabama with 30 points.
North Greenville (24 points) and Mississippi College (21 points) round out the top six.
Chowan and Erskine drew a tie for seventh with ten points apiece.
