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Da’Realyst Clark Named Walter Camp Preseason All-American - Kent State Golden Flashes
- He hauled in three receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown, including an 89-yard scoring catch at Akron, and completed 2-of-2 passes for 39 yards and a touchdown, including a game-winning touchdown against Bowling Green.
- Clark earned MAC Special Teams Player of the Year, All-MAC First Team (Return Specialist), and HERO Sports G5 All-American Third Team honors following the 2025 season.
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Da’Realyst Clark Named Athlon Sports Preseason All-American - Kent State Golden Flashes
- The Athlon Sports First-Team nod adds to an already strong preseason résumé for Realyst Clark, who has also been named to the Jet Award Preseason Watch List, given annually to the nation's top return specialist, and the Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC First Team.
- Clark joins Dri Archer (2013, AP 3rd Team) as the only two Golden Flashes to be named to the Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Teams.
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Ten Golden Flashes Named to Phil Steele’s 2026 Preseason All-MAC Team - Kent State Golden Flashes
- Third Team Safety Joel Cordoba earned third-team recognition, highlighting the depth and experience in Kent Ten Kent State's secondary heading into the fall.
- Quarterback Dru DeShields earned recognition at the game's most important position, while Wayne Harris also earned a second-team nod as a wide receiver, making him a two-way honoree on Phil Steele's preseason list.
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