LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Four members of the Wolf Pack were named to the 2026 Preseason All-Mountain West Team as the conference kicked off 2026 Old Trapper Mountain West Football Media Days Wednesday morning at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Offensive lineman Jack Foster, EDGE Dylan LaBarbera, kicker Joe McFadden and defensive back Aiden Walker represented the Wolf Pack on the team. Nevada's four selections represented its most since 2021 when it also landed four players to the team.

Wednesday morning's announcement marks for the Wolf Pack quartet yet more preseason accolades. All four players have earned preseason all-conference honors from media members covering the conference teams (who voted on Wednesday's team), Phil Steele and Athlon Sports. Foster, LaBarbera and McFadden were named to the First Team by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports, with Walker being named to Phil Steele's First Team and to Athlon Sports' Second Team.

LaBarbera, who earned spots on the HERO Sports Group of Five All-America Team and Pro Football Focus (PFF) All-Group of Six Team for his performance last season, finished 2025 tied for eighth in the country with 17.0 tackles-for-loss and sixth with 1.42 TFLs per game. He went on to earn the Wolf Pack's 2025 Chris Ault Award as the team's Most Valuable Player, leading the Wolf Pack with 87 tackles and 6.5 sacks.

Foster established himself as an anchor for The Union in 2025, starting all 12 games, firming up the left tackle position and being named the team's Basalite Big Blocker Award winner by coaching staff.

McFadden boosts the Wolf Pack special teams with his return in 2026. His 19 field goals a season ago ranked eighth in Nevada's single-season records, and he was a perfect 20-for-20 on PAT attempts.

Walker made an immediate impact for the Wolf Pack defense as a freshman in 2025. The Round Rock, Texas native appeared in 11 games with two starts, making 24 tackles including one for loss. Walker quickly locked down a corner spot against opposing offenses, turning back challenges and establishing himself as one of the Mountain West's top returning defensive backs in 2026. 

2026 Old Trapper Mountain West Media Days will feature a live Mountain West Network show streaming each day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on MW+, the conference's new subscription streaming platform. This week's Media Day coverage will be FREE on MW+ and Wolf Pack fans can subscribe now by clicking HERE and entering code WELCOME15 for 15 percent off the annual subscription price. Nevada will be represented at Media Days by head coach Jeff Choate and players LaBarbera, Foster, wide receiver Marshaun Brown and linebacker EJ Smith.

Nevada opens the 2026 season with two-straight home contests, first hosting defending New Orleans Bowl champion Western Kentucky Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. before facing reigning FCS champion Montana State Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Wolf Pack opens Mountain West play Saturday, Sepr. 26 hosting Air Force.

Season tickets and parking for the 2026 Nevada Football campaign are now on sale. General Admission season tickets start at $135 for adults and just $100 each if when purchasing the Family 4-Pack. The Family 4-Pack includes four General Admission season tickets and complimentary parking for only $400. Season tickets for the 2026 season can be purchased HERE.

2026 MOUNTAIN WEST FOOTBALL PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM

Offense
QB - Micah Alejado, So., Hawai'i
WR - Pofele Ashlock, Sr., Hawai'i
WR - Troy Omeire, Sr., New Mexico
WR - Taeshaun Lyons, Jr., UNLV
RB - Owen Allen, Sr., Air Force
RB - Jai'Den Thomas, Sr., UNLV
OL - Jack Foster, Sr., Nevada
OL - Malik Aliane, Sr., New Mexico
OL - Griffin Empey, Jr., North Dakota State
OL - Austin Boyd, Sr., UNLV
OL - Rex Johnsen, Sr., Wyoming
TE - Cade Keith, So., New Mexico

Defense
DL - Dylan LaBarbera, Sr., Nevada
DL - Brian Booker, Sr., New Mexico
DL - Keenan Wilson, Jr., North Dakota State
DL - Lucas Conti, Jr., UNLV
LB - Blake Fletcher, Sr., Air Force
LB - Jamih Otis, Sr., Hawai'i
LB - Jaxton Eck, Sr., New Mexico
LB - Ethan Stuhlsatz, Gr., Wyoming
DB - Elijah Palmer, Sr., Hawai'i
DB - Aiden Walker, So., Nevada
DB - Darius Givance, Sr., North Dakota State
DB - Jake Pope, Sr., UNLV

Specialists
P - Bart Edmiston, Sr., Wyoming
PK - Joe McFadden, Gr., Nevada
PR - Jackson Williams, Jr., North Dakota State
KR - Jackson Williams, Jr., North Dakota State

Offensive Player of the Year: Micah Alejado, So., QB, Hawai'i
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaxton Eck, Sr., LB, New Mexico
Special Teams Player of the Year: Jackson Williams, Jr., PR/KR, North Dakota State