Big 12 releases 2022 preseason offensive, defensive teams, individual awards for football

As the 2022 season inches closer, the Big 12 have announced both their offensive and defensive preseason teams. Voted on by the media, there is only one team out at the moment, with 28 players picking up honors on Wednesday afternoon.

Only two players were unanimous decisions, with both coming at the running back position. Kansas State‘s Deuce Vaughn and Texas‘ Bijan Robinson were voted on by every media member with a ballot, showing how highly they are thought of.

Kansas State leads the way within the conference, having six total selections. Baylor was right behind the Wildcats, gaining five, including two on the offensive line.

Additionally, three preseason awards were announced simultaneously. Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year were added with Newcomer of the Year. You can check out the full teams and award list below.

Big 12 preseason team offense

QB – Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State

RB – Deuce Vaughn*, Kansas State

RB – Bijan Robinson*, Texas

FB – Jared Rus, Iowa State

WR – Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State

WR – Quentin Johnston, TCU

WR – Xavier Worthy, Texas

TE – Ben Sims, Baylor

OL – Connor Galvin, Baylor

OL – Jacob Gall, Baylor

OL – Trevor Downing, Iowa State

OL – Cooper Beebe, Kansas State

OL – Zach Frazier, West Virginia

PK – Casey Legg, West Virginia

KR/PR – Malik Knowles, Kansas State

* = Unanimous decision

Preseason team defense

DL – Siaki Ika, Baylor

DL – Will McDonald IV, Iowa State

DL – Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State

DL – Dante Stills, West Virginia

LB – Dillon Doyle, Baylor

LB – Daniel Green, Kansas State

LB – DeMarvion Overshown, Texas

DB – Kenny Logan Jr., Kansas

DB – Julius Brents, Kansas State

DB – Jason Taylor II, Oklahoma State

DB – Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU

DB – Charles Wood, West Virginia

P – Michael Turk, Oklahoma

Big 12 preseason awards

Offensive Player of the Year – Texas RB Bijan Robinson

Defensive Player of the Year – Kansas State DL Felix Anudike-Uzomah

Newcomer of the Year – Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel