Seven Cowboys Earn Mountain West Honors, Wyoming Defense Shines

On December 2, 2025, the Mountain West Conference released its 2025 All Mountain West football teams and seven Wyoming Cowboys received conference honors. Offensive guard Caden Barnett and linebacker Brayden Johnson were named to the Second Team, while cornerback Tyrese Boss, linebacker Evan Eller, defensive tackle Ben Florentine, cornerback Dainsus Miller and center Jack Walsh earned Honorable Mention recognition.

Brayden Johnson led the Cowboys with 81 tackles this season, a total that anchored Wyoming's linebacker corps and contributed to the unit's overall production. Caden Barnett recorded more than 80 knockdowns and helped pave the way for multiple 100 yard rushing games, providing consistent run blocking and interior protection. Those individual numbers were highlighted alongside the team defensive profile, with the Cowboys noted for strong defensive rankings, including performance in the red zone.

The five Honorable Mention selections represent depth across the roster, spanning the secondary, interior defensive line and the offensive line. Tyrese Boss and Dainsus Miller helped stabilize the cornerback rotation, Evan Eller added physicality and tackling at linebacker, Ben Florentine contributed inside on the front seven, and Jack Walsh anchored the center position on offense. Collectively the seven honorees reflect both the starting core and supporting contributors who shaped Wyoming's 2025 campaign.

For Albany County the honors are more than end of season accolades. They amplify visibility for the University of Wyoming football program in Laramie, which can influence recruiting conversations, draw regional scouting attention and sustain community support through winter and spring practices. Local businesses that benefit from game day traffic may see longer term gains if the program uses this recognition to maintain competitiveness.

The All Mountain West nods close the regular season storylines and begin the offseason narrative for the Cowboys, as coaches, players and supporters evaluate progress, prepare to retain key contributors and pursue improvement. The statistical highlights for Johnson and Barnett in particular offer tangible evidence of individual development tied to team performance, and they give Albany County fans concrete reasons to follow the program into next season.