Harris enters the 2023 season with one of the most accomplished careers among all FBS players. The senior has tallied 101 total tackles (54 solo, 47 assisted), including 13.5 for loss and four sacks in addition to an interception and a forced fumble during his Bulldog career. Hall, a 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason Second Team All-Conference USA selection, has appeared and started in 24 consecutive games on the LA Tech defensive line. Bruno paved the way for eight 100+ yard rushing games while protecting the quarterback in the Bulldogs passing offense which ranked 32nd nationally at 267.2 yards per game. The Shreveport product started all 12 games as a redshirt freshman and earned Conference USA Honorable Mention and All-Freshman honors in 2022. Senior Offensive Lineman Abe Delfin was designated at the Bulldogs’ preseason all-academic performer.īruno has already garnered preseason laurels from Phil Steele and Athlon Sports in 2023. Harris appeared on the list twice, making it as a wide receiver and special teams player. Louisiana Tech was represented by sophomore offensive lineman Carson Bruno, senior defensive lineman Deshon Hall, redshirt senior wide receiver and kick returner Smoke Harris and senior defensive back Willie Roberts. Five student-athletes from each of the conference’s nine-member institutions were recognized as key players to watch ahead of the 2023 season.

RUSTON – Conference USA released the 2023 preseason watch list, as selected by the league’s nine head coaches, on Monday.

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