SALEM, VA (July 20, 2022)- As the VSU Trojans prepare for the upcoming season, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced their team predicted order of finish and the 2022 All-CIAA Preseason Team during their first in-person Football Media Day since 2019. The preseason predictions and order of finish were voted on by the CIAA Football Coaches Association.

Representing the Trojans on the All-CIAA Preseason Team is senior linebacker Zion Johnson (Woodbridge, VA). Last season Johnson played the Trojans 9 contest schedule, collecting 24 solo tackles, 41 assisted and a single sack for 3 yards.

Collectively, the Trojans ended the 2021 campaign with a 3-6 overall record, 3-4 in the conference.
VSU is entering a new era as head coach Dr. Henry Frazier, III takes the helm of the program. The Trojans are predicted to finish 6^th overall in the CIAA, 4^th in the Northern Division.


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2022 Preseason All-CIAA Football Team
 
Tight End
Jeremiah Smith, Chowan
 
Offensive Linemen
Tyreese Bobbitt, Shaw
Quinton Bobo, Bowie State
David Keck, Chowan
Mark Murphy, Bowie State
Antavious Zachery, Shaw
 
Wide Receivers
Laurence King, Chowan
Reggie Bryant, Johnson C. Smith
 
Quarterback
K'hari Lane, Fayetteville State
 
Running Backs
Jada Byers, Virginia Union
Sidney Gibbs, Shaw
 
Kick Returner
Zion Riddick, Elizabeth City State
 
Place Kicker
Elton Andrew, Fayetteville State
 
Defensive Linemen
Isaac Anderson, Chowan
Joshua Pryor, Bowie State
Devin Cowan, Fayetteville State
Armonii Burden, Virginia Union
 
Linebackers
Ta'Shaun Taylor, Winston-Salem State
Zion Johnson, Virginia State
Juanya' Majette, Elizabeth City State
 
Defensive Backs
Brandon Barnes-Brown, Fayetteville State
Rontay Dunbar, Lincoln (PA)
Elijah Banks, Winston-Salem State
Simeon Burns, Chowan
Punt Returner
Darious Bowman, Bowie State
 
Punter
Achille Laudet, Lincoln (PA)
 
2022 CIAA Preseason Football Predicted Order of Finish
1. Bowie State
2. Fayetteville State
3. Virginia Union
4. Shaw
5. Chowan
6. Virginia State
7. Winston-Salem State
8. Elizabeth City State
9. Johnson C. Smith
10. Lincoln (PA)
t-11. Livingstone
t-11. St. Augustine's
 
North Division
1. Bowie State
2. Virginia Union
3. Chowan
4. Virginia State
5. Elizabeth City State
6. Lincoln (PA)
 
South Division
1. Fayetteville State
2. Shaw
3. Winston-Salem State
4. Johnson C. Smith
t-5. Livingstone
t-5. Saint Augustine's