Eastern Kentucky University was picked to finish third in the United Athletic Conference’s preseason coaches poll, which was released on Wednesday at the league’s media day event in Nashville.

In addition, running back Brayden Latham, wide receiver Marcus Calwise Jr., linebacker Braden Sullivan, defensive back Jaheim Ward, punter Jacob Baker, and return specialist Jalen Montgomery — were all named to the UAC preseason all-conference teams.

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