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Four Bulldogs Named Phil Steele FCS Mid-Season All-Americans

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Four members of the Yale football team have been named to the 2026 Phil Steele FCS Mid-Season All-America teams.

Wide receiver Jaxton Santiago and defensive back Brandon Webster earned first-team honors, while defensive back Abu Kamara was selected to the second team and wide receiver Lucius Anderson was named to the third team.

Through Yale's first four games, Santiago caught 35 passes for 539 yards. He recorded a touchdown reception in each game, and his seven receiving touchdowns led the Ivy League.

On defense, Webster registered 11 total tackles and eight pass breakups through four games. Kamara, Yale's captain, recorded 18 total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss, along with one interception and three quarterback hurries.

Anderson made 29 receptions for 405 yards and two touchdowns through four games. He also totaled 151 yards on seven kickoff returns.

The four Bulldogs are among 16 Ivy League players named Mid-Season All-Americans, the most in league history and tied for second-most among FCS conferences in 2026.

Find the complete list of Phil Steele Mid-Season All-Americans here.

 

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Players Mentioned

Lucius Anderson

#1 Lucius Anderson

WR
6' 3"
Sophomore
Undeclared
Abu Kamara

#4 Abu Kamara

DB
6' 0"
Senior
Political Science
Jaxton Santiago

#18 Jaxton Santiago

WR
6' 3"
Junior
Political Science
Brandon Webster

#7 Brandon Webster

DB
6' 0"
Senior
Political Science

Players Mentioned

Lucius Anderson

#1 Lucius Anderson

6' 3"
Sophomore
Undeclared
WR
Abu Kamara

#4 Abu Kamara

6' 0"
Senior
Political Science
DB
Jaxton Santiago

#18 Jaxton Santiago

6' 3"
Junior
Political Science
WR
Brandon Webster

#7 Brandon Webster

6' 0"
Senior
Political Science
DB