Drew Mestemaker Named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, Wyatt Young on Preseason All-Big 12 Team

A pair of Pokes picked up Preseason Big 12 honors on Monday.

Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker was named the league’s Preseason Newcomer of the Year, while receiver Wyatt Young was included on the Preseason All-Big 12 Team. Here’s the team in full:

Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Offensive Player of the Year: LJ Martin, RB, BYU, Sr.
Defensive Player of the Year: A.J. Holmes Jr., DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Newcomer of the Year: Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State, RS-So.

Quarterback: Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona, RS-Sr.
Running Back: Cam Cook, RB, West Virginia, Sr.
Running Back: LJ Martin, RB, BYU, Sr.
Fullback: Kayden Luke, FB, West Virginia, Jr.
Wide Receiver: Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State, Sr.
Wide Receiver: Amare Thomas, WR, Houston, Sr.
Wide Receiver: Wyatt Young, WR, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Tight End: Terrance Carter Jr., TE, Texas Tech, Sr.
Offensive Line: Joe Cotton, OL, Cincinnati, RS-Sr.
Offensive Line: Shadre Hurst, OL, Houston, Sr.
Offensive Line: Bruce Mitchell, OL, BYU, RS-Sr.
Offensive Line: John Pastore, OL, Kansas State, Sr.
Offensive Line: Evan Tengesdahl, OL, Cincinnati, RS-Jr.
Kicker: Stone Harrington, PK, Texas Tech, Sr.
Punt/Kick Returner: Mana Carvalho, PR/KR, Utah, So.
Defensive Line: C.J. Fite, DL, Arizona State, Sr.
Defensive Line: Wendell Gregory, DL, Kansas State, So.
Defensive Line: A.J. Holmes Jr., DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Defensive Line: Keanu Tanuvasa, DL, BYU, RS-Sr.
Defensive Line: Adam Trick, DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Ben Roberts, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Austin Romaine, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Cade Uluave, LB, BYU, Sr.
Defensive Back: Will James, DB, Houston, Jr.
Defensive Back: Evan Johnson, DB, BYU, RS-Sr.
Defensive Back: Jamel Johnson, DB, TCU, Sr.
Defensive Back: Brice Pollock, DB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Defensive Back: Faletau Satuala, DB, BYU, Jr.
Punter: Palmer Williams, P, Baylor, Sr.

Mestemaker led the country in passing while at North Texas last season, throwing for 4,379 yards and 34 touchdowns to just nine interceptions. It marked his first full season as a starting quarterback in some time, as Mestemaker played safety as a high schooler. He was named the American’s Offensive Player of the Year last season, throwing for north of 300 yards in five games, including a 608-yard performance against Charlotte.

Young was Mestemaker’s primary target at UNT last season and made the transition to Stillwater with his quarterback. As a sophomore last season, Young caught 70 balls for 1,264 yards and 10 touchdowns. He had five 100-yard performances, including a 295-yard day against Rice where he scored two TDs.

A former Cowboy was also included on the team in Kansas State edge rusher Wendell Gregory. One of the few bright spots for the Cowboys last season, Gregory made 27 tackles, a dozen tackles for loss and four sacks.

Big 12 Media Days is this week. Mestemaker will be in attendance alongside teammates Caleb Hawkins, Ethan Wesloski and Jaleel Johnson. The Cowboys take the stage Tuesday.