EUGENE, Ore. – Two of the mainstays on the defensive and offensive side of the ball for Oregon the last two seasons, junior linebacker Troy Dye and junior center Jake Hanson were named preseason All-Americans by Athlon Sports on Tuesday morning.
Dye earned a spot on the first team at linebacker and was one of four Pac-12 defensive players on the first team. Recently named to the Rimington Trophy Spring Watch List, Hanson landed on the third team.
One of just five Power 5 players to lead his team in tackles in both 2016 and 2017, Dye has made 20 consecutive starts at linebacker.