K. Spears
Grambling '93
CIAA 2026 Football Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team
07-15-2026, 12:54 PM2026 CIAA Football Predicted Order of Finish
- Virginia Union University
- Johnson C. Smith University
- Fayetteville State University
- Virginia State University
- Winston-Salem State University
- Livingstone College
- Elizabeth City State University
- Bowie State University
- Bluefield State University
- Shaw University
- Lincoln University (Pa.)
*An asterisk denotes a returning 2025 All-CIAA First Team selection.
Quarterback
Rahsaan Matthews Jr., Virginia State University
Running Backs
Micah Robinson, Bowie State University
Bobby Smith, Johnson C. Smith University*
Wide Receivers
Brandon Wiley, Bluefield State University*
Brian Lane, Johnson C. Smith University*
Marcus Fleming, Fayetteville State University
Tight End
Joe Griffin, Elizabeth City State University
Offensive Linemen
Jamari Mason, Johnson C. Smith University*
Robert Early, Johnson C. Smith University
Malachi Jones, Fayetteville State University
Toriono Combs, Elizabeth City State University*
Marcus Andrews, Johnson C. Smith University
Defensive Line
Dalan Johnson, Bowie State University
Joseph Woodard, Fayetteville State University
Christopher Gordon, Fayetteville State University
Sir'Sean Ingram, Elizabeth City State University
Deshawn Willoughby, Bowie State University
Linebackers
Jaevon Branch, Elizabeth City State University
Vincent Hill, Johnson C. Smith University*
Jatavien Taylor, Fayetteville State University
Defensive Backs
Amari Best, Fayetteville State University
Placekicker
Jason Zapata, Livingstone College
Punter
Abdoulazim Bayor, Fayetteville State University
Kick Return Specialist
Shamar Sutton, Elizabeth City State University
Punt Return Specialist
Zyaire Tart, Virginia Union University*