Holland Reporter

Senior linebacker Anthony Cardamone and senior offensive lineman Brett Weaver from Grand Valley State have been named to the D2Football.com Second-Team on the 2025 Preseason All-America Team. The announcement comes as the Lakers prepare to start their 2025 season at home against Lincoln (Pa.) on Saturday, August 30 at 1 p.m. Tickets for the game can be purchased through the university's official athletics website, GVSUlakers.com.

Cardamone has previously received recognition as a two-time First-Team All-GLIAC and all-regional honoree. Heading into his senior year, he has accumulated 190 tackles, 28 tackles for loss totaling negative 148 yards, and 14.5 quarterback sacks resulting in negative 121 yards. In his junior season, Cardamone earned D2Football.com Elite 100 honors after leading the team with 80 tackles, nine quarterback hurries, and 14.5 tackles for loss.

Weaver was recognized as a second-team All-GLIAC player during his junior year and is expected to play a key role on the offensive line this season.

Grand Valley State will also host an open scrimmage at Lubbers Stadium on Saturday, August 16 starting at 7 p.m.