ROSELAND, N.J. - Senior Linebacker Jeb White was named Second Team Preseason All-American Team by USA College Football on Friday afternoon. 

"Jeb had an outstanding year last season and had a very good sophomore year as well," said Pelch. "I think the honor is deserving and we expect a big year from him this season."

For the third consecutive year, the Millsaps Majors had the league leader in tackles as White earned All-SCAC honors a year ago. He was all over the field in 2011 as he picked up 97 tackles on the season along with a forced fumble and two and a half tackles for loss. He picked up 10 or more tackles in five difffernt games a year ago including 17 total tackles on Sept. 24th against Trinity University. 

The senior linebacker out of Natchez, Miss. leads an experienced defense into 2012 as the Majors prepare to start their first season in the Southern Athletic Association. 

"Jeb has positioned himself as a leader of this defense this season," added Pelch. "We're looking for a 100+ tackle season from Jeb this season if he does the things we worked on in the offseason well and continues to make the progress he's making so far in camp."

This marks the fifth time a Major has earned Preseason All-American Honors. Of the five times, the Majors have had four linebackers earn the honor in Matt O'Bryant (2002 and 2003) and Will Hawkins (2010). The other Majors to earn this honor was former offensive lineman John Shivers in 2009. 

Along with White, junior defensive lineman Joiner Stewart, senior defensive back Greg Blasiar, and senior offensive lineman Nathan Quick were named to the Preseason All-South Region Team. 

The Majors open things up on August 30th against Mississippi College. To see the complete release, click here.