ATLANTA -- Georgia State offensive line standout Shamarious Gilmore was named to Phil Steele's 2020 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference first team, headlining a group of 11 Panthers honored in the annual preseason magazine.

Gilmore, a senior from Riverdale, Ga., and Drew High School, is a three-year starter at left guard who has been named All-Sun Belt following each of his first three seasons. Earlier this summer, he also made Athlon Sports' Preseason All-Sun Belt first team.

Phil Steele's All-Sun Belt second team features GSU senior tight end Roger Carter and junior cornerback Quavian White.

Gilmore is one of two offensive linemen recognized by Phil Steele as junior center Malik Sumter is a third-team selection. The Panthers also have two defensive linemen on the team with junior defensive end Hardrick Willis (third team) and senior noseguard Dontae Wilson (fourth team), as well as senior inside linebacker Trajan Stephens-McQueen (third team).

Phil Steele also recognized two GSU newcomers on its third team in graduate transfer placekicker Noel Ruiz, a former FCS All-American at North Carolina Central, and cornerback Jamyest Williams, a transfer from South Carolina, as well as sophomore outside linebacker Jontrey Hunter (third team), coming off a redshirt season in 2019. 

Georgia State is scheduled to open the 2020 season by hosting Murray State on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at Georgia State Stadium. For season tickets, call 404-413-4020 or visit GeorgiaStateSports.com/Tix.