Zach Frazier Makes the Athletic’s Preseason All-America First Team

WVU center Zach Frazier has earned recognition from another major outlet. Frazier can now add making the first team on the Athletic’s 2023 Preseason All-America list to the praise he’s been receiving recently.

Frazier, a junior, is entering his fourth season as a Mountaineer and third as the starting center. He’s the clear leader of the WVU offensive line and is no stranger to being honored for his individual ability.

2023 @TheAthletic Preseason All-America First Team

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— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) August 16, 2023

The Fairmont, West Virginia native has been placed on watch lists, preseason All-American teams and garnered praised throughout the entire offseason. Most recently, Frazier made the watch lists for the Outland Trophy, the Wuerffel Trophy and was included as a member of the Big 12 Preseason All-American team.

All in all, it’s safe to say Frazier is universally regarded as elite for his position. He was even on ESPN’s Way-Too-Early All-American Team for 2023 several months ago.

In 2022, Frazier helped guide a Mountaineer rushing attack that averaged 171.5 yards a game, earning him an All-Big 12 Conference selection. He allowed just one sack while also recording 51 knockdowns and 38 great blocks.

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Frazier even talked about his journey and mindset entering what will likely be his final season as a Mountaineer at the beginning of fall camp.

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