POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Six Marist football players were named Preseason All-Pioneer Football League by Phil Steele Publications:
 

First Team

• Jackson Conners-McCarthy (tight end):  Named Honorable Mention All-American by The Associated Press, and a Freshman All-American by Stats Perform and Phil Steele Publications last year.
• Dominic Perricone (offensive line): First Team All-PFL selection in 2024.
• Nate Robinson Jr. (defensive back): Named Freshman All-American by Phil Steele Publications in 2024.

 

Second Team

• Sean Coverdale (defensive line):
• James Kratochvil (linebacker): Named Freshman All-American by Phil Steele Publications and was the PFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024.
• Tristan Shannon (kick returner): Has ex

 
On Tuesday, Conners-McCarthy, Perricone, Robinson, and Kratochvil were named Preseason All-PFL in the league's official poll.
 
Marist is heading into its second season under the leadership of head coach Mike Willis in 2025. The Red Foxes open their 12-game schedule on Friday, Aug. 29 against New Haven, which will be the first of their six home games at Tenney Stadium.