Troy University Athletics
Evan Crenshaw Tabbed Sporting News Preseason All-American
8/6/2026 2:23:00 PM | Football
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TROY, Ala. – Sun Belt Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year and Ray Guy Finalist Evan Crenshaw added another preseason All-America honor to his summer resume as Sporting News named him to its All-America First Team. He was a Walter Camp Preseason All-America Second Team selection back in June.Â
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Crenshaw earned a pair of first team All-America honors last season from the Football Writers Association of America, Phil Steele and The Sporting News, becoming the first Troy player to earn multiple All-America honors at the FBS level.
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In addition to his All-America awards, Crenshaw was one of three finalists for the Ray Guy Award and was named the inaugural Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Year.
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A native of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Crenshaw boomed 21 punts of 50-plus yards and placed 29 of his 68 attempts inside the 20-yard line last season. He helped Troy finish the season ranked 11th nationally in net punting (42.62), and he finished 17th nationally, averaging 45.69 yards per punt.
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Crenshaw's punting average ranked as the second-best in program history, and he was named the Ray Guy National Punter of the Week for his efforts against Buffalo. He punted five times in Troy's come-from-behind victory against the Bulls, averaging 52.2 yards per punt.
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Troy 2026 Preseason Honors
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Evan Crenshaw
Sporting News Preseason All-America First Team
Walter Camp Preseason All-America Second Team
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Tucker Kilcrease
Allstate Good Works Team Nominee
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Donnie Smith
Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
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Colton Walls
Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List
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TROY, Ala. – Sun Belt Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year and Ray Guy Finalist Evan Crenshaw added another preseason All-America honor to his summer resume as Sporting News named him to its All-America First Team. He was a Walter Camp Preseason All-America Second Team selection back in June.Â
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Crenshaw earned a pair of first team All-America honors last season from the Football Writers Association of America, Phil Steele and The Sporting News, becoming the first Troy player to earn multiple All-America honors at the FBS level.
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In addition to his All-America awards, Crenshaw was one of three finalists for the Ray Guy Award and was named the inaugural Sun Belt Special Teams Player of the Year.
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A native of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Crenshaw boomed 21 punts of 50-plus yards and placed 29 of his 68 attempts inside the 20-yard line last season. He helped Troy finish the season ranked 11th nationally in net punting (42.62), and he finished 17th nationally, averaging 45.69 yards per punt.
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Crenshaw's punting average ranked as the second-best in program history, and he was named the Ray Guy National Punter of the Week for his efforts against Buffalo. He punted five times in Troy's come-from-behind victory against the Bulls, averaging 52.2 yards per punt.
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Troy 2026 Preseason Honors
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Evan Crenshaw
Sporting News Preseason All-America First Team
Walter Camp Preseason All-America Second Team
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Tucker Kilcrease
Allstate Good Works Team Nominee
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Donnie Smith
Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
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Colton Walls
Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List
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