By: Clark Johnson | WV Sports Chat
Morgantown, WV – Earlier today, the Big 12 officially revealed their preseason all-conference team for the 2026 season. Two WVU Football newcomers were include on this list of accolades, both from the offensive side of the ball.
Jacksonville State transfer running back Cam Cook and Arizona transfer fullback Kayden Luke have been named to the Preseason All-Big 12 team.
Cook comes to WVU as the expected feature back. The Texas native led the nation in rushing with 1,659 yards. He also ranked 6th in the nation with 16 rushing touchdowns.
Luke is anticipated to have a significant role in the WVU offense, as well.
The complete Preseason All-Big 12 team is as follows:
QB – Noah Fifita, R.Sr. (Arizona)
RB – Cam Cook, R.Sr. (WVU)
RB – L.J. Martin, Sr. (BYU)
FB – Kayden Luke, Jr. (WVU)
WR – Omarion Miller, Sr. (Arizona State)
WR – Amare Thomas, Sr. (Houston)
WR – Wyatt Young, Jr. (Oklahoma State)
TE – Terrance Carter Jr., Sr. (Texas Tech)
OL – Joe Cotton, R.Sr. (Cincinnati)
OL- Shadre Hurst, Sr. (Houston)
OL – Bruce Mitchell, R.Sr. (BYU)
OL – John Pastore, Sr. (Kansas State)
OL – Evan Tengesdahl, R.Jr. (Cincinnati)
Kicker – Stone Harrington, Sr. (Texas Tech)
Punt/Kick Returner – Mana Carvalho, So. (Utah)
DL – C.J. Fite, Sr. (Arizona State)
DL – Wendell Gregory, So. (Kansas State)
DL – A.J. Holmes Jr., Sr. (Texas Tech)
DL – Keanu Tanuvasa, R.Sr. (BYU)
DL – Adam Trick, Sr. (Texas Tech)
LB – Ben Roberts, Sr. (Texas Tech)
LB – Austin Romaine, Sr. (Texas Tech)
LB – Cade Uluave, Sr. (BYU)
DB – Will James, Jr. (Houston)
DB – Evan Johnson, R.Sr. (BYU)
DB – Jamel Johnson, Sr. (TCU)
DB – Brice Pollock, Sr. (Texas Tech)
DB – Faletau Satuala, Jr. (BYU)
Punter – Palmer Williams, Sr. (Baylor)
(Photo by WVU Athletics)
