Jaydn Ott was named a preseason All-American by Phil Steele on Tuesday while six other players earned All-ACC honors from the publication. Linebacker Cade Uluave and Craig Woodson were named second-team members alongside Ott while specialists David Bird and Lachlan Wilson were selected to the third team in Cal's new conference. Newcomer Marcus Harris and offensive lineman Sioape Vatikani were named to the fourth team on the Phil Steele list.