Phil Steele's 2019 Preseason All-Patriot League Team

Bronx, N.Y. - Fordham University junior linebacker Glenn Cunningham (Glastonbury, Conn./Xavier) was named a Third Team 2019 Phil Steele Preseason NCAA FCS All-American it was announced today. Additionally, Cunningham was joined by seven other Rams on Phil Steele's 2019 Preseason All-Patriot League Team.
 
Cunningham, a first team All-Patriot League pick last year, led the 2018 Rams with 92 total tackles, 53 solo, including 21.5 for loss and three sacks. He also had one pass break up and one interception. Cunningham led the Patriot League and is fourth in the NCAA FCS in tackles for loss/game (2.0) and his 21.5 tackles for loss this fall is a Fordham record, surpassing the former mark of 20.0 set by Carl Barbera in 1995.
 
Over his two-year Fordham career, Cunningham has 174 total tackles, 110 solo, including 31.0 for loss and 8.5 sacks. His 31.0 career tackles for loss is seventh best in Fordham history.
 
Joining Cunningham on the preseason All-Patriot League first team were sophomore linebacker Ryan Greenhagen and senior defensive back Jesse Bramble, while sophomore quarterback Tim DeMorat, junior offensive lineman Nick Zakelj, and junior punter/placekicker Andrew Mevis were named to the second team. Earning third team accolades were senior running back Tyriek Hopkins and junior long snapper Paul Williams.
 
Fordham opens the 2019 season on Saturday, August 31, as the Rams host Central Connecticut State University on Jack Coffey Field at 6:00 p.m. Season and individual game tickets are available through the Fordham Athletic Ticket Office.