HUNTINGTON — Marshall had six student-athletes named to Athlon’s preseason All-Conference USA football teams, the outlet announced Thursday. Leading the way for the Thundering Herd was tight end Ryan Yurachek, who was selected to the first team. Defensive lineman Ryan Bee and cornerback Rodney Allen were named second-team selections, while Levi Brown was recognized on the third team. Rounding out the honors were quarterback Chase Litton and Miami-Fla. transfer wide receiver Tyre Brady, who were honored on the fourth team.
Yurachek, Bee, and Allen received 2016 all-league honorable mention recognition, while Brown was named to the conference’s All-Freshman team.