The Phil Steele Magazine has released its annual FBS all-conference team projections, and this year nine Bulldogs landed selections on its 2020 preseason All-Mountain West (MW) team.
Three of the five returning players from the 2019 All-MW team are first and second-team preseason selections in 2020.
Senior linebacker Justin Rice was the only player from Fresno State to have a first-team selection. Rice was also selected for the 2020 Bednarik Award watch list.
Rice is entering his final season with a career total of 125 tackles, 73 solo tackles, 3 sacks and four forced fumbles.
Last year, Rice began his first full year on defense and was selected as a first-team All-MW linebacker.