August 10, 2026
The electric playmaker for the Kent State Golden Flashes is capturing national attention ahead of the college football season.
Kent State return specialist Da’Realyst Clark has been named to The Sporting News Preseason All-America First Team.
Known affectionately by fans as the “Slim Reaper” for his slender frame and lethal speed, Clark enters the year as one of the most feared special teams weapons in the entire country.
A Summer of National Honors
This First-Team nod from The Sporting News is just the latest trophy in what has been a summer full of hardware for Clark. His preseason resume now includes:
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- First-Team All-American honors from Athlon Sports and Walter Camp.
- A coveted spot on the Jet Award Watch List, given annually to the nation’s top return specialist.
- High expectations following his dominant campaign last season, where he took home MAC Special Teams Player of the Year honors.
