On Tuesday, the Ohio Valley Conference announced its Preseason Offensive Players to Watch which featured four Lindenwood football student-athletes.

Steve Hall returns for his redshirt junior campaign. In 2025, Hall was a Second Team All-Conference selection after running for 612 yards on 111 carries. The St. Louis, Mo. native found the endzone eight times, which tied for the team lead. Hall amassed three 100-yard rushing games during the year and was a big reason why the Lions led the OVC in rushing scores during conference play with 20.

Smith is coming off a breakout season a year ago when he was a Second Team All-Conference honoree. The Illinois native set career-highs in catches (40), yards (771), and touchdowns (4). He compiled three 100-yard receiving games during the year, including 146 against UT Martin. Smith was a big play threat as he averaged 19.3 yards per catch.

Swingle was tabbed a Third Team All-American by Phil Steele last season. The Eureka, Mo. native was an anchor on the offensive line that  lead the conference in rushing touchdowns during conference play with 20 and allowed the fewest sacks at 14 - cutting the previous season (2024) total in half (from 30) and improving from their eighth-place ranking in that category.

Graham made five field goals a season ago and averaged 62.2 yards on kickoffs with 31 touchbacks.

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