POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – Quarterback
Sonny Mannino was named Preseason Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Year by Phil Steele Publications, leading a total of eight Red Foxes who were honored
- Sonny Mannino – PFL leader in passing yards per game in league contests last season, his second as the Red Foxes' starting quarterback.
- Nate Furrow – led the PFL in tackles for loss and was second in sacks in league play last season.
- Chase Hatton – consensus Freshman All-American, finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, and PFL Defensive Freshman of the Year last season.
- Will Aaronson – started all 12 games at left guard last season, his first as a Red Fox.
- Lance Martinez – ranked fifth in the PFL in total receiving yards in league games last season.
- Tyrell Powell – two-year starter in the secondary, had a team-high two fumble recoveries and broke up four passes last season.
- Ethan Yuska – averaged 40.5 yards per punt last season, the second-highest single-season average in program history.
- Jeremy DeCaro – honored as a punt returner, named PFL Special Teams Player of the Week after 87 punt return yards in a win over San Diego.
Mannino and Hatton were previously named Preseason All-PFL, as published by the league.
Marist will be in its third season under the leadership of head coach
Mike Willis in 2026. The Red Foxes open the season on Friday, Aug. 28 at New Haven. Their home opener is set for Friday, Sept. 4 against Franklin Pierce. PFL play opens on Saturday, Sept. 26 against Presbyterian at Tenney Stadium.
