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Youngstown State’s Bryce Oliver named Preseason Third-Team All-American by Stats Perform

Bryce Oliver
Bryce Oliver

Youngstown State senior wide receiver Bryce Oliver has been tabbed a preseason third-team selection on the 2023 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team, presented by FedEx Ground.

It marks the second preseason All-America accolade for Oliver, who was also tabbed to the third team by Phil Steele recently.

Oliver was joined by Ryan Flournoy of Southeast Missouri and MJ Wright of Fordham on the third-team. Three receivers were named to the first, second and third-team squads.

How did Bryce Oliver perform last season for Youngstown State?

Last year, Oliver was a first-team All-MVFC selection after making 59 receptions for 821 yards and 10 touchdowns. The 10 touchdowns were the most receiving touchdowns by a Penguin since 1983. In his career, has 18 touchdown receptions in his career tying a school record at the FCS level.

He was tabbed a preseason first-team All-MVFC selection along with teammates Dylan Wudke and Jaison Williams yesterday by the conference.

The 2023 season opener is slated for Aug. 31 vs. Valparaiso.

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This story was originally published August 3, 2023 at 3:53 PM.