Bearcats OL Evan Tengesdahl earns Preseason All-America Honors from Walter Camp
Tengesdahl picks up more preseason honors
Per GoBearcats:
Cincinnati redshirt junior offensive lineman Evan Tengesdahl has been named a Preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the organization announced on Tuesday.
Tengesdahl was placed on the second team and was the only Big 12 offensive lineman to earn a spot.
The oldest All-America team in college football, the 2026 season will be the 137th edition of the Walter Camp All-America squad.
Tengesdahl was previously named a Preseason All-American by Phil Steele, On3, and Athlon Sports. His 82.8 PFF rating in 2025 was the highest among Big 12 guards and ranked sixth nationally at the position. He helped Cincinnati’s line earn recognition from the Joe Moore Award, as the Bearcats were named semifinalists for the award that annually honors the top offensive line in the country.
Tengesdahl will lead one of the nation’s top returning units in all of college football. Cincinnati’s O-Line allowed the fewest sacks (8) and tackles for loss (43) among Power Four teams in 2025 and also brings back all-conference honorees Joe Cotton and Taran Tyo.