STEPHENVILLE - Tarleton junior linebacker Marquis Wadley is already receiving attention for the upcoming season as he was named Lindy's Sports College Football Preview Preseason second team All-American.

Wadley made an impact last year as a sophomore on the Texan squad, leading the conference with 119 tackles which earned him second team All-LSC honors.  The Mesquite native was also named second team All-American by BeyondCollegeSports.com.

In 2012, Wadley will lead Tarleton against a very tough schedule, including preseason No. 5 Midwestern State and No. 9 Abilene Christian, according to USA Today.  North Alabama and Delta State are also on the Texans' schedule, with both Gulf South teams making Lindy's top 25 poll.

For more information regarding the Tarleton football program, check out TarletonSports.com.