Thursday, August 9, 2012

CLEVELAND, Ohio — San Diego defensive lineman Blake Oliaro and Drake defensive lineman Brandon Coleman were named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-America squads, Wednesday. In addition, Phil Steele's magazine named Preseason All-PFL teams.

Oliaro was a first-team selection by Phil Steele and a Preseason All-PFL pick by the leagues coaches and has also been named to the Buck Buchanan Watch List. He returns after being named the PFL's Defensive Player of the Year and earning first-team All-PFL honors last season as a redshirt sophomore. He finished the season ranked fourth among FCS athletes with 1.36 sacks per game (15 sacks in 11 games) and was ranked 10th nationally with 1.77 tackles for loss per game (19.5 total).

Coleman was tapped for fourth-team honors by Phil Steele. He also was a Preseason All-PFL pick and returns after earning first-team All-PFL honors as a junior in 2011. Coleman posted 51 tackles, including 16.5 tackles for loss and 12 quarterback sacks. He ranked fourth among PFL rushers and 10th among FCS players in sacks.