Preseason All-Big 12 team includes ASU’s Fite and Miller, Arizona’s Fifita

Arizona State defensive lineman C.J. Fite and receiver Omarion Miller, plus Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita, were among the players named to the 2026 preseason All-Big 12 team.

The conference released its preseason awards, as voted on by media members, on Monday ahead of the Big 12 Media Days taking place this week.

Fite is entering his fourth year with ASU and last year posted 29 tackles and a sack. Miller played the last three seasons at Colorado and in 2025 tallied 808 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Fifita enters his fifth season with the Wildcats after throwing for 3,228 yards and 29 touchdowns a year ago. He is the program leader in passing touchdowns thrown.

BYU running back LJ Martin was the preseason offensive player of the year selection, while Texas Tech defensive lineman A.J. Holmes Jr. was the defensive pick.

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who played for North Texas last season and led the nation with 4,379 passing yards, was selected as the newcomer of the year.

Who made the 2026 preseason All-Big 12 football team?

Quarterback: Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona, RS-Sr.
Running Back: Cam Cook, RB, West Virginia, Sr.
Running Back: LJ Martin, RB, BYU, Sr.
Fullback: Kayden Luke, FB, West Virginia, Jr.
Wide Receiver: Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State, Sr.
Wide Receiver: Amare Thomas, WR, Houston, Sr.
Wide Receiver: Wyatt Young, WR, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Tight End: Terrance Carter Jr., TE, Texas Tech, Sr.
Offensive Line: Joe Cotton, OL, Cincinnati, RS-Sr.
Offensive Line: Shadre Hurst, OL, Houston, Sr.
Offensive Line: Bruce Mitchell, OL, BYU, RS-Sr.
Offensive Line: John Pastore, OL, Kansas State, Sr.
Offensive Line: Evan Tengesdahl, OL, Cincinnati, RS-Jr.
Kicker: Stone Harrington, PK, Texas Tech, Sr.
Punt/Kick Returner: Mana Carvalho, PR/KR, Utah, So.

Defensive Line: C.J. Fite, DL, Arizona State, Sr.
Defensive Line: Wendell Gregory, DL, Kansas State, So.
Defensive Line: A.J. Holmes Jr., DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Defensive Line: Keanu Tanuvasa, DL, BYU, RS-Sr.
Defensive Line: Adam Trick, DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Ben Roberts, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Austin Romaine, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Cade Uluave, LB, BYU, Sr.
Defensive Back: Will James, DB, Houston, Jr.
Defensive Back: Evan Johnson, DB, BYU, RS-Sr.
Defensive Back: Jamel Johnson, DB, TCU, Sr.
Defensive Back: Brice Pollock, DB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Defensive Back: Faletau Satuala, DB, BYU, Jr.
Punter: Palmer Williams, P, Baylor, Sr.

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