Drake University football senior safety Will Warner has been selected to the 2019 STATS FCS Preseason All-America Third Team.
 
Warner had an outstanding junior season that was capped by being named Drake's first first-team All-American since Eric Saubert in 2015 and the Bulldogs' first Associated Press first-team All-American since 1982. He was part of a defensive unit that ranked in the top 15 nationally in nearly every defensive statistical category.
 
Individually, Warner was second in the nation in interceptions with eight to also tie the Drake program record. He also led the nation in interception return yardage at 223 total yards. Outside of his interceptions, Warner was second on the team in solo tackles with 41 and successfully defended a total of 12 passes. On Monday, he was chosen to the Pioneer Football League Preseason Team for the second-straight year.  
 
Two other PFL student-athletes were selected to FCS Preseason All-America Teams as San Diego wide receiver Michael Bandy made the first team while Dayton tight end Adam Trautman joined Warner on the third team.
 
Warner and his teammates start the 2019 season Aug. 31 at North Dakota. The Bulldogs host Truman State Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. in their home opener at Drake Stadium.
 
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