Suamataia named College Football News Preseason All-American

CHICAGO — BYU redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia has been named College Football News Preseason All-America Second Team.

Suamataia, a 6-6, 315-pound lineman from Orem, Utah, was previously named to the Big 12 Conference Preseason All-Big 12 Team by media representatives who cover the league, the Big 12 Phil Steele Preseason All-Big 12 Fourth Team and the Athlon Sports 2023 All-Big 12 Third Team.

As a redshirt freshman in 2022, Suamataia started 12 games for the Cougars and was named Freshman All-American Second Team by The Athletic. He was also named College Football Network All-Independent First Team, Phil Steele All-Independent Second Team and Midseason Freshman All-American Second Team by College Football News.

BYU kicks off its inaugural season as a member of the Big 12 Conference against Sam Houston State on Sept. 2 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on FS1 with the kickoff scheduled for 8:15 p.m. MT.