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Topeka native Tre Richardson recognized on Phil Steele preseason All-America list

KSNT 27 News reports that Topeka native Tre Richardson, a Highland Park graduate, has received preseason national recognition ahead of the 2026 football season.

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KSNT 27 News reports that Topeka native Tre Richardson, a Highland Park graduate, has received preseason national recognition ahead of the 2026 football season.

Richardson was named a second-team preseason All-American by Phil Steele. The report also says he earned first-team All-ACC honors entering the upcoming season.

What the preseason honors mean

  • Second-team preseason All-American recognition from Phil Steele
  • First-team All-ACC honor going into the 2026 season