McKinney - Texas A&M-Kingsville was picked to finish fourth in the Lone Star Conference football preseason poll the conference announced at media day on Thursday.

Under first-year Head Coach Scott Parr, The Javelina football program was predicted to finish in fourth place with 211 total points while picking up one first place vote along the way. This comes after the Javelinas came off their third consecutive seven win season under former Head Coach Michael Salinas.

A pair of Javelinas were named to the preseason players-to-watch list as well, Quarterback Jack Turner and Defensive Back D'Cambren Verrett were named as the Javelinas' offensive and defensive players to watch respectively. 

Turner, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, appeared in 18 games for the Bulldogs across three seasons, passing for 1,667 yards and eight touchdowns while also adding two scores on the ground. The native of Round Rock posted a career-high 281 yards last season against North Carolina State as well.

Verrett, a Houston native, played in all 11 games for the Javelinas last season while tallying 33 total tackles and four pass breakups. Verrett had a signature moment against Western New Mexico last year, taking an interception 98 yards for his first career defensive touchdown.

Texas A&M-Kingsville kicks off the 2025 season at home against Lincoln University. Fans of the Javelinas can watch live on FloCollege or follow JavelinaFB on social media for live updates.