College Football 2012 All-American and All-Conference Teams

The 2012 college football regular season is now in its final weekend. Looking back on the last 13 weeks, there were many outstanding individual performances that will be remembered for years to come. 

We watched as young breakout stars such as Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, Ohio State QB Braxton Miller, Oregon QB Marcus Mariota, North Carolina RB Giovani Bernard and Georgia RB Todd Gurley all became household names.

We also witnessed plenty of other stellar performances from high-profile players such as Notre Dame LB Manti Te'o, Kansas State QB Collin Klein, USC WR Marqise Lee and Georgia LB Jarvis Jones. 

There was a ton of great talent on display in 2012, and there were a lot of superior individual performances that deserve appreciation and recognition. 

Here's a look at the best of the best. It's college football's 2012 All-American and All-Conference teams. 

All-American 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: WR Marqise Lee, USC

QB: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

RB: Kenjon Barner, Oregon

RB: Giovani Bernard, North Carolina

WR: Marqise Lee, USC

WR: Tavon Austin, West Virginia

TE: Zach Ertz, Stanford

OL: Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

OL: Taylor Lewan, Michigan

OL: Barrett Jones, Alabama

OL: Chance Warmack, Alabama

OL: Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina

QB: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

Johnny Manziel, also known as "Johnny Football," has helped completely reshape the national perception of the Texas A&M football program with his incredible first season as a starter. Manziel has torched opposing defenses, using both his arm and his legs. He's thrown for more than 3,400 yards and 24 touchdowns and rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 19 touchdowns, as he's led the Aggies to a 10-2 record. 

The explosive 6'1'', 200-pound dual-threat signal-caller plays the game in a similar fashion to last year's Heisman winner Robert Griffin III. Manziel's highlight-filled performance in an upset win over Alabama ensured him the Heisman Trophy just as RG3's performance against Oklahoma ensured him the award in 2011. 

RB: Kenjon Barner, Oregon

Oregon's offense has yet again been one of the most explosive in college football. The Ducks rank second in the nation in scoring offense and fourth in total offense, averaging 50 points and 550 yards per game. They also rank fourth in rushing offense, averaging 343 yards on the ground due in large part to RB Kenjon Barner. 

Barner had to wait in LaMichael James' shadow for three years, but he's finally flourishing as the main rushing threat in Eugene now that he's the full-time starter. The 5'10'', 190-pound senior has shown that he's the perfect type of back for Oregon's spread system. He's rushed for 1,624 yards and 21 touchdowns.

LaMichael who?

RB: Giovani Bernard, North Carolina

Giovani Bernard ranks first in the nation with an average of 171 total yards from scrimmage per game. Bernard is not only a highly productive playmaker for the North Carolina offense, he's also one of the most electric and exciting players in college football. 

The 5'10'', 205-pound redshirt sophomore now appears to be fully recovered from the knee injury that shelved him for his entire first season. Bernard displays the rare burst and home-run-hitting ability of which we haven't seen in a college running back since Reggie Bush was at USC. 

WR: Marqise Lee, USC

USC didn't come close to living up to preseason expectations, going just 7-5 after starting the year ranked in the top three. As a team, the Trojans may not have been nearly as good as advertised, but one player who certainly lived up to the hype was WR Marqise Lee. 

Lee proved he was the best receiver and the best offensive player in college football with an unbelievable 2012 campaign. The sophomore star leads the nation with 112 catches for 1,680 yards and 14 touchdowns.

If he was eligible for the 2013 NFL draft, Lee would likely be the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick.  

WR: Tavon Austin, West Virginia

It was hard to imagine Tavon Austin topping his incredibly productive 2011 season, in which he totaled 2,574 all-purpose yards, which was the most of any player in the country. However, Austin's already totaled 2,580 all-purpose yards in 2012, and he still has two games to play. 

A dynamic and versatile weapon, Austin can do serious damage as a receiver, returner or runner out of the backfield. Austin is the type of special and dynamic player who deserves as many touches as possible every single game. He's a true game-breaking threat. 

TE: Zach Ertz, Stanford

Stanford may have lost Coby Fleener, the first tight end selected in the 2012 NFL draft. But it didn't seem to matter since Zach Ertz became a go-to receiving target this season. Ertz led the Cardinal with 63 catches for 818 yards and six touchdowns, including a game-winner against Oregon State. 

The highly athletic junior is a natural receiver who can create huge matchup problems for any defense because of his unique size-speed combination. If Ertz declares for the 2013 NFL draft, there's a good chance that he'll follow in Fleener's footsteps and be the first tight end taken. 

OL: Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

Luke Joeckel has been the leader of the Texas A&M's offensive line since he arrived on campus as a highly touted high school recruit in 2010. Joeckel has always been a steady and reliable blindside protector during his time in College Station. However, this season, he took his game to the next level. 

The 6'6'', 310-pound junior proved that he could handle SEC competition without a problem, as he flourished against some of the best defensive linemen that college football had to offer.

Joeckel not only dominated almost every defender he faced, he also showed NFL scouts that he has the physical tools you look for in a legitimate franchise offensive tackle prospect. 

OL: Taylor Lewan, Michigan

Michigan's offense should have been a lot more productive in 2012 than it was. Still, even though the unit didn't impress as expected, there was one Wolverine offensive player, OT Taylor Lewan, who played at a high level all season long. 

Lewan proved that he deserved the lofty comparisons to former Michigan standout tackle Jake Long by putting together another spectacular season. The 6'8'', 309-pound junior showed rare physical gifts and natural skills for a player his size. He displayed the talent to potentially become a top-five pick in the 2013 NFL draft. 

OL: Barrett Jones, Alabama

Most offensive linemen spend their college career focusing on mastering one specific position, but that certainly hasn't been the case for Barrett Jones at Alabama. He has lined up all over the line, starting at guard, moving to tackle last season and ending up at center.

The defending Outland Trophy winner has looked like a natural at his new position. This season, he's shown the same type of power, tenacity, intelligence and fundamentally sound technique that helped him succeed at guard and tackle in years past.

Jones has been an invaluable core piece of Alabama's offense for the past four years. It's not easy to put into words just how important he's been to the team's success. 

OL: Chance Warmack, Alabama

Alabama is lucky to have not one, but two of the premier lineman in college football. Barrett Jones may be the undisputed leader of the Tide's front five, but you can easily make the argument that the most skilled blocker is Chance Warmack. 

Warmack is a powerful 6'4'', 320-pound mauler who absolutely loves to push around and bully opposing defenders in the interior. Not only does the supremely talented senior deserve All-American consideration, he also deserves to be the first guard selected and a top-20 pick in the 2013 NFL draft. 

OL: Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina

North Carolina had one of the most underrated offensive lines in the country this season. It allowed just 11 sacks and paved the way for Giovani Bernard and company to rush for 193 yards per game. The leader in the trenches was veteran offensive guard Jonathan Cooper. 

He has been a standout since he made his debut as a freshman in 2009, and he managed to put together his strongest season as a senior. The four-year starter proved that he can dominate as both a run-blocker and pass-blocker, as he helped Bernard and QB Bryn Renner have huge seasons. 

All-American 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

DL: Damontre Moore, Texas A&M

DL: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

DL: Bjoern Werner, Florida State

DL: Sheldon Richardson, Missouri

LB: Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

LB: Jarvis Jones, Georgia

LB: C.J. Mosley, Alabama 

DB: Bradley Roby, Ohio State

DB: Dee Milliner, Alabama

DB: Jordan Poyer, Oregon State

DB: Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma

DL: Damontre Moore, Texas A&M

When the new Texas A&M coaching staff decided to switch the defense from a 3-4 front to a 4-3, Damontre Moore was forced to make the switch from his hybrid "Joker" outside linebacker position to a true hand-in-the-ground defensive end. Moore didn't seem to have too much trouble handling the transition, though.

The explosive edge-rusher is tied for third in the nation with 12.5 sacks and tied for second with 20 tackles for loss. Moore has been a true pass-rushing star in his first season in the SEC. He's proved that he's one of the top defensive difference-makers in the country. 

DL: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

Jadeveon Clowney arrived at South Carolina last year as arguably the most hyped high school football recruit of all time. After showing that he could handle the high expectations with a strong debut campaign in 2011, Clowney this season developed into the pass-rushing phenom that many were expecting him to become.

The star sophomore defensive end has been a nightmare to try to block, as he's embarrassed plenty of offensive tackles, including some of the best lineman in the SEC. Clowney has totaled 13 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss in 2012. He's shown that he was worth every bit of praise that was bestowed upon him when he was a highly touted high school senior. 

It's a shame Clowney won't be eligible for the 2013 NFL draft, because there are a bunch of pro teams that would absolutely love to have his services. 

DL: Bjoern Werner, Florida State

Florida State lost DE Brandon Jenkins, one of the best defenders in the ACC, to a foot injury after just one game. Luckily for the Seminoles, they had another budding star pass-rusher in Bjoern Werner. The German native stepped up and became a leader and a true dominant force in 2012. 

Werner has totaled 13 sacks and 18 tackles for loss, and he's played a vital role for a Florida State defense that ranks in the top 10 nationally in total defense and scoring defense. The J.J. Watt clone can shed blocks, knock down passes, chase down ball-carriers and, most importantly, get to the quarterback on a regular basis. 

DL: Sheldon Richardson, Missouri

Missouri definitely didn't look ready for SEC-caliber competition in 2012. But one Tiger who certainly did look ready for the new league is DT Sheldon Richardson. Following a solid debut season in 2011, many expected the former coveted high school recruit from St. Louis to deliver a true breakout season in 2012. 

Richardson did just that. The powerful and agile junior tackle has piled up a whopping 75 tackles, including 10.5 tackles for loss and 39 solo stops. He's also racked up four sacks and seven quarterback hurries, and he's forced three fumbles. 

He was definitely worth the two-year wait. 

LB: Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

No one could have blamed Manti Te'o for leaving Notre Dame after his junior year and entering the 2012 NFL draft. Te'o was a guaranteed first-round pick and the Irish were coming off consecutive mediocre eight-win seasons. However, the former 5-star recruit from Hawaii instead showed his loyalty to his school by choosing to return for his senior season and handle some unfinished business. 

It's turned out to be one of the best decisions Te'o has ever made. The intimidating inside linebacker has once again been the heart and soul of a Notre Dame defense that has been one of the top units in the country. The Irish rank second in the nation in scoring defense and sixth in total defense, allowing just 10 points and 286 yards per game. 

Te'o has racked up more than 100 tackles for the third straight year. He's made the type of impact and put together the kind of season that's worthy of Heisman consideration. 

LB: Jarvis Jones, Georgia

Last year, Jarvis Jones made a huge statement to the SEC with his sensational sophomore performance. The former USC transfer led the conference with 13.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss in his first season in the league. Jones has managed to match his level of play from 2011 and put together another outstanding performance in 2012. 

The 6'3'', 241-pound junior has once again been a perfect fit on the edge of Georgia's 3-4 defense. Even though he's only played in 10 games, Jones has made 71 tackles, including 44 solo stops and 19.5 tackles for loss, and he's also notched 10.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, forced six fumbles and picked off a pass. 

The physical, instinctive and highly productive pass-rushing terror definitely has the look of a future top-10 NFL draft pick. 

LB: C.J. Mosley, Alabama

Alabama had to replace many of the key veterans from a defense that last year was one of the most talented units in college football history. The Tide needed a veteran leader to emerge and become the centerpiece of the defense in 2012, and LB C.J. Mosley has done just that. 

After two years of showing glimpses of his enormous potential, Mosley finally put it all together this year. The junior inside 'backer made a team-high 92 tackles, including 56 solo stops, and he's also notched four sacks, picked off two passes and forced a fumble. 

Mosley has been the clear MVP of a Tide defense that ranks first in the nation in total defense and scoring defense. 

DB: Bradley Roby, Ohio State

Bradley Roby may not have created nearly the media frenzy this year as former LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu did last year. However, he put together a 2012 campaign that was arguably as impressive as the Honey Badger's in 2011. 

Roby finished with 62 tackles, including 40 solo stops, two interceptions and 17 pass breakups. Plus, he managed to score a touchdown in three ways (punt block return, fumble return and interception return). 

The talented redshirt sophomore will have to think long and hard about making the jump to the NFL. But if he does ultimately decide to come back, Roby will likely enter the 2013 season as the most talked-about cornerback in college football. 

DB: Dee Milliner, Alabama

Dee Milliner had to spend his first two seasons at Alabama learning from older cornerbacks Dre Kirkpatrick and DeQuan Menzie. With Kirkpatrick and Menzie both out of the picture this season, Milliner has made the most of the opportunity to be the featured player in the Alabama secondary.

The former 5-star recruit has put together a true breakout junior season. Milliner has made 47 tackles, including 30 solo stops, picked off two passes and broken up another 16 throws. Following such a tremendous season, Milliner now has a great shot to be the first defensive back taken in the 2013 NFL draft. 

The 6'1'', 199-pound junior has all the traits you look for in an elite corner—size, speed, ball skills, coverage ability, recognition skills and toughness.

DB: Jordan Poyer, Oregon State

Jordan Poyer quietly put together a terrific junior season in 2011, earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors. But since Oregon State was just 3-9, Poyer didn't receive all that much national attention. However, that's changed now that the Beavers have made a dramatic improvement in 2012 and won eight games. 

The college football world has started to take notice of Poyer's accomplishments and he's finally getting the level of respect he deserves. This season, the senior cover man has been one of the Pac-12's top defenders. In 10 games, he has six interceptions, six pass breakups and 43 tackles. 

Even though opposing quarterbacks have tried to avoid throwing in his direction, Poyer has still found a way to make a huge impact for the Oregon State defense this season. 

DB: Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma

Oklahoma's high-powered offense gets most of the credit for the team's success. However, if it wasn't for defensive stars like safety Tony Jefferson, there's no way the Sooners would have won nine games this season. Jefferson has been a key leader for the Oklahoma defense since breaking into the starting lineup as a freshman in 2010.

He's had his best season of his career this year. The 5'11'', 212-pound junior leads the team with 105 tackles, including 76 solo stops, and he's also picked off two passes and broken up another two throws. Jefferson is truly the complete package. He possesses all the physical skills and natural instincts you look for in a standout safety. 

He's undoubtedly the best defensive back that Oklahoma has had since Roy Williams left Norman after the 2001 season. 

Kicker: Dustin Hopkins, Florida State

Dustin Hopkins has managed to be even more accurate in 2012 than he was last season, when he nailed 22-of-27 field-goal attempts. This year, Hopkins has knocked through 24-of-28, including six from beyond 40 yards and five from beyond 50 yards. 

The standout senior has shown the type of consistency, accuracy, leg strength, polish and overall unflappability that you don't often see from a college kicker. 

Punter: Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma State

Quinn Sharp has proved once again this season that he's one of the most dangerous and versatile special teams' weapons in college football. Sharp has pulled double duty for the Cowboys, handling field-goal kicking and punting. 

Not only has the senior impressed as a kicker, making 23-of-29 attempts, he's also showed that he has the leg power to boom punts on a consistent basis. Sharp has averaged 46.2 yards on 37 punts, which ranks fifth in the country. He's also shown a knack for pinning opponents deep in their own territory. 

Returner: Duke Johnson, Miami

Duke Johnson made a huge instant impact on the Miami offense in his freshman season, rushing for 947 yards, catching 27 passes and accounting for 11 offensive touchdowns. Not only was he a dangerous offensive playmaker, Johnson also gave the Hurricanes a big boost in the return game.

The Miami native gave his hometown fans a lot to cheer about pretty much every time he got the ball in his hands. Johnson averaged an outstanding 32 yards per kickoff return, and he returned two kickoffs for touchdowns.

All-American 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Collin Klein, Kansas State

RB: Ka’Deem Carey, Arizona

RB: Todd Gurley, Georgia

WR: Terrance Williams, Baylor

WR: Stedman Bailey, West Virginia

TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington

OL: Eric Fisher, Central Michigan

OL: Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma

OL: Kyle Long, Oregon

OL: Brian Winters, Kent State

OL: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

All-American 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Star Lotulelei, Utah

DL: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame

DL: John Simon, Ohio State

DL: Devonte Fields, TCU

LB: Arthur Brown, Kansas State

LB: Khaseem Greene, Rutgers

LB: Kevin Minter, LSU

DB: Phillip Thomas, Fresno State

DB: Jason Verrett, TCU

DB: Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State

DB: Logan Ryan, Rutgers

All-American Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Braxton Miller, Ohio State

RB: Dri Archer, Kent State

WR: DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson

TE: Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame

OL: Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State

DL: Jamie Collins, Southern Miss

LB: Phillip Steward, Houston

DB: Will Davis, Utah State

P: Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma State

K: Dustin Hopkins, Florida State

R: Duke Johnson, Miami

ACC 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: RB Giovani Bernard, North Carolina

QB: EJ Manuel, Florida State

RB: Giovani Bernard, North Carolina

RB: Andre Ellington, Clemson

WR: DeAndre Hopkins, Clemson

WR: Conner Vernon, Duke

TE: Brandon Ford, Clemson

OL: Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina

OL: Omoregie Uzzi, Georgia Tech

OL: Oday Aboushi, Virginia

OL: Dalton Freeman, Clemson

OL: Morgan Moses, Virginia

ACC 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: DE Bjoern Werner, Florida State

DL: Bjoern Werner, Florida State

DL: Tank Carradine, Florida State

DL: Sylvester Williams, North Carolina 

DL: Joe Vellano, Maryland

LB: Steve Greer, Virginia

LB: Kevin Reddick, North Carolina

LB: Nick Clancy, Boston College

DB: Xavier Rhodes, Florida State

DB: David Amerson, N.C. State

DB: Tre Boston, North Carolina

DB: Rashard Hall, Clemson

ACC 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Tajh Boyd, Clemson

RB: Duke Johnson, Miami

RB: Chris Thompson, Florida State

WR: Marcus Davis, Virginia Tech

WR: Michael Campanaro, Wake Forest

TE: Eric Ebron, North Carolina

OL: James Hurst, North Carolina

OL: Brandon Thomas, Clemson

OL: John Wetzel, Boston College

OL: Brandon Linder, Miami

OL: Will Jackson, Georgia Tech

ACC 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Darryl Cato-Bishop, N.C. State

DL: James Gayle, Virginia Tech

DL: Kareem Martin, North Carolina

DL: Tim Jernigan, Florida State

LB: Demetrius Hartsfield, Maryland

LB: Christian Jones, Florida State

LB: Jack Tyler, Virginia Tech

DB: Ross Cockrell, Duke

DB: Brandon Bishop, N.C. State

DB: Tim Scott, North Carolina

DB: Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech

ACC Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Mike Glennon, N.C. State

RB: Kevin Parks, Virginia

WR: Alex Amidon, Boston College

TE: Jake McGee, Virginia

OL: Travis Bond, North Carolina

DL: Kenny Anunike, Duke

LB: Justin Jackson, Wake Forest

DB: Demetrious Nicholson, Virginia

P: Will Monday, Duke

K: Dustin Hopkins, Florida State

R: Duke Johnson, Miami

Big 12 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: Collin Klein, Kansas State

QB: Collin Klein, Kansas State

RB: Joseph Randle, Oklahoma State

RB: John Hubert, Kansas State

WR: Tavon Austin, West Virginia

WR: Terrance Williams, Baylor

TE: Blake Jackson, Oklahoma State

OL: Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma

OL: Cyril Richardson, Baylor

OL: Lane Johnson, Oklahoma

OL: Blaize Foltz, TCU

OL: LaAdrian Waddle, Texas Tech

Big 12 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: LB Arthur Brown, Kansas State

DL: Devonte Fields, TCU

DL: Alex Okafor, Texas

DL: Meshak Williams, Kansas State

DL: Kerry Hyder, Texas Tech

LB: Arthur Brown, Kansas State

LB: A.J. Klein, Iowa State

LB: Steve Edmond, Texas

DB: Tony Jefferson, Oklahoma

DB: Jason Verrett, TCU

DB: Kenny Vaccaro, Texas

DB: Nigel Malone, Kansas State

Big 12 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Geno Smith, West Virginia

RB: Damien Williams, Oklahoma

RB: James Sims, Kansas

WR: Stedman Bailey, West Virginia

WR: Kenny Stills, Oklahoma

TE: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech

OL: Tanner Hawkinson, Kansas

OL: Mason Walters, Texas

OL: Joe Madsen, West Virginia

OL: Lane Taylor, Oklahoma State

OL: B.J. Finney, Kansas State

Big 12 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas

DL: Jamarkus McFarland, Oklahoma

DL: Adam Davis, Kansas State

DL: Dartwan Bush, Texas Tech

LB: Jake Knott, Iowa State

LB: Isaiah Bruce, West Virginia

LB: Bryce Hager, Baylor

DB: Quandre Diggs, Texas

DB: Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma

DB: Karl Joseph, West Virginia

DB: Eugene Neboh, Texas Tech

Big 12 Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Landry Jones, Oklahoma

RB: Joe Bergeron, Texas

WR: Josh Boyce, TCU

TE: Travis Tannahill, Kansas State

OL: Bronson Irwin, Oklahoma

DL: Stansly Maponga, TCU

LB: Ben Heeney, Kansas

DB: Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State

P: Quinn Sharp, Oklahoma State

K: Anthony Cantele, Kansas State

R: Tyler Lockett, Kansas State

Big East 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: RB Jawan Jamison, Rutgers

QB: Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville

RB: Jawan Jamison, Rutgers

RB: Ray Graham, Pittsburgh

WR: Alec Lemon, Syracuse

WR: Devin Street, Pittsburgh

TE: Ryan Griffin, Connecticut

OL: Mario Benavides, Louisville

OL: Antwan Lowery, Rutgers

OL: Zack Chibane, Syracuse

OL: Mark Popek, South Florida

OL: Austen Bujnoch, Cincinnati

Big East 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: LB Khaseem Greene, Rutgers

DL: Trevardo Williams, Connecticut

DL: Aaron Donald Pittsburgh

DL: Brandon Sharp, Syracuse

DL: Scott Vallone, Rutgers

LB: Khaseem Greene, Rutgers

LB: Yawin Smallwood, Connecticut

LB: Greg Blair, Cincinnati

DB: Logan Ryan, Rutgers

DB: Camerron Cheatham, Cincinnati

DB: Jason Hendricks, Pittsburgh

DB: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Connecticut

Big East 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Ryan Nassib, Syracuse

RB: George Winn, Cincinnati

RB: Montel Harris, Temple

WR: Marcus Sales, Syracuse

WR: Brandon Coleman, Rutgers

TE: Travis Kelce, Cincinnati

OL: Chris Jacobson, Pittsburgh

OL: Sean Boyle, Temple

OL: Alex Kupper, Louisville

OL: Kaleb Johnson, Rutgers

OL: Macky MacPherson, Syracuse

Big East 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Cory Grissom, South Florida

DL: Walter Stewart, Cincinnati

DL: John Youboty, Temple

DL: Tevin Mims, South Florida

LB: Sio Moore, Connecticut

LB: Nate D. Smith, Temple

LB: Marquis Spruill, Syracuse

DB: Brandon Jones, Rutgers

DB: Adrian Bushell, Louisville

DB: Dwayne Gratz, Connecticut

DB: Calvin Pryor, Louisville

Big East Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Tino Sunseri, Pittsburgh

RB: Senorise Perry, Louisville

WR: Mike Shanahan, Pittsburgh

TE: Beckett Wales, Syracuse

OL: Jake Smith, Louisville

DL: Ryan Wirth, Connecticut

LB: DeDe Lattimore, South Florida

DB: Shamarko Thomas, Syracuse

K: Maikon Bonani, South Florida

P: Brandon McManus, Temple

R: Nick Williams, Connecticut

Big Ten 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: QB Braxton Miller, Ohio State

QB: Braxton Miller, Ohio State

RB: Le’Veon Bell, Michigan State

RB: Montee Ball, Wisconsin

WR: Allen Robinson, Penn State

WR: Kenny Bell, Nebraska

TE: Dion Sims, Michigan State

OL: Taylor Lewan, Michigan

OL: Travis Frederick, Wisconsin

OL: Reid Fragel, Ohio State

OL: Spencer Long, Nebraska

OL: Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern

Big Ten 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: CB Bradley Roby, Ohio State

DL: John Simon, Ohio State

DL: Kawann Short, Purdue

DL: Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State

DL: Eric Martin, Nebraska

LB: Jake Ryan, Michigan

LB: Anthony Hitchens, Iowa

LB: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State

DB: Bradley Roby, Ohio State

DB: Josh Johnson, Purdue

DB: Isaiah Lewis, Michigan State

DB: Devin Smith, Wisconsin

Big Ten 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Taylor Martinez, Nebraska

RB: Venric Mark, Northwestern

RB: Carlos Hyde, Ohio State

WR: Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin

WR: Antavian Edison, Purdue

TE: C.J. Fiedorowicz, Iowa

OL: Ricky Wagner, Wisconsin

OL: James Ferentz, Iowa

OL: Andrew Norwell, Ohio State

OL: Chris McDonald, Michigan State

OL: Hugh Thornton, Illinois 

Big Ten 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Ra’Shede Hageman, Minnesota

DL: Ethan Hemer, Wisconsin

DL: William Gholston, Michigan State

DL: Tyler Scott, Northwestern

LB: Mike Taylor, Wisconsin

LB: Max Bullough, Michigan State

LB: Michael Mauti, Penn State

DB: Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

DB: Jordan Kovacs, Michigan

DB: Micah Hyde, Iowa

DB: Christian Bryant, Ohio State

Big Ten Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Matt McGloin, Penn State

RB: Mark Weisman, Iowa

WR: Shane Wynn, Indiana

TE: Kyle Carter, Penn State

OL: Jack Mewhort, Ohio State

DL: D.L. Wilhite, Minnesota

LB: Chris Borland, Wisconsin

DB: Troy Stoudermire, Minnesota

K: Jeff Budzien, Northwestern

P: Mike Sadler, Michigan State

R: Jordan Cotton, Iowa

Pac-12 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: WR Marqise Lee, USC

QB: Marcus Mariota, Oregon

RB: Kenjon Barner, Oregon

RB: Ka’Deem Carey, Arizona

WR: Marqise Lee, USC

WR: Markus Wheaton, Oregon State

TE: Zach Ertz, Stanford

OL: Kyle Long, Oregon

OL: Khaled Holmes, USC

OL: Cameron Fleming, Stanford

OL: Kyle Quinn, Arizona

OL: Tyler Johnstone, Oregon

Pac-12 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: DT Star Lotulelei, Utah

DL: Star Lotulelei, Utah

DL: Scott Crichton, Oregon State

DL: Dion Jordan, Oregon

DL: Morgan Breslin, USC

LB: Anthony Barr, UCLA

LB: Brandon Magee, Arizona State

LB: Jake Fischer, Arizona

DB: Jordan Poyer, Oregon State

DB: Terrance Mitchell, Oregon

DB: T.J. McDonald, USC

DB: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon

Pac-12 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Brett Hundley, UCLA

RB: Johnathan Franklin, UCLA

RB: Stepfan Taylor, Stanford

WR: Austin Hill, Arizona

WR: Brandin Cooks, Oregon State

TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington

OL: David Bakhtiari, Colorado

OL: Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA

OL: Tevita Stevens, Utah

OL: Jake Fisher, Oregon

OL: David Yankey, Stanford

Pac-12 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Will Sutton, Arizona State

DL: Datone Jones, UCLA

DL: Travis Long, Washington State

DL: Ben Gardner, Stanford

LB: Kiko Alonso, Oregon 

LB: Dion Bailey, USC

LB: Eric Kendricks, UCLA

DB: Nickell Robey, USC

DB: Tevin McDonald, UCLA

DB: Steve Williams, California

DB: Deone Bucannon, Washington State

Pac-12 Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Matt Barkley, USC

RB: Bishop Sankey, Washington

WR: Robert Woods, USC

TE: Joseph Fauria, UCLA

OL: Drew Schaefer, Washington

DL: Leonard Williams, USC

LB: Marquis Flowers, Arizona

DB: Josh Hill, California

K: Trevor Romaine, Oregon State

P: Josh Hubner, Arizona State

R: De’Anthony Thomas, Oregon

SEC 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

QB: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

RB: Todd Gurley, Georgia

RB: Eddie Lacy, Alabama

WR: Cobi Hamilton, Arkansas

WR: Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt

TE: Jordan Reed, Florida

OL: Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

OL: Barrett Jones, Alabama

OL: Chance Warmack, Alabama

OL: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

OL: Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State

SEC 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia

DL: Damontre Moore, Texas A&M

DL: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

DL: Sheldon Richardson, Missouri

DL: Sam Montgomery, LSU

LB: Jarvis Jones, Georgia

LB: C.J. Mosley, Alabama

LB: Kevin Minter, LSU

DB: Dee Milliner, Alabama

DB: Johnthan Banks, Mississippi State

DB: Eric Reid, LSU

DB: Matt Elam, Florida

SEC 2nd-Team Offense

QB: Aaron Murray, Georgia

RB: Mike Gillislee, Florida

RB: T.J. Yeldon, Alabama

WR: Justin Hunter, Tennessee

WR: Mike Evans, Texas A&M

TE: Mychal Rivera, Tennessee

OL: D.J. Fluker, Alabama

OL: Alvin Bailey, Arkansas

OL: Dallas Thomas, Tennessee

OL: Larry Warford, Kentucky

OL: T.J. Johnson, South Carolina

SEC 2nd-Team Defense

DL: Barkevious Mingo, LSU

DL: John Jenkins, Georgia 

DL: Sharrif Floyd, Florida

DL: Corey Lemonier, Auburn

LB: Shaq Wilson, South Carolina

LB: A.J. Johnson, Tennessee

LB: Alec Ogletree, Georgia

DB: D.J. Swearinger, South Carolina

DB: Darius Slay, Mississippi State

DB: Tharold Simon, LSU

DB: E.J. Gaines, Missouri

SEC Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: AJ McCarron, Alabama

RB: LaDarius Perkins, Mississippi State

WR: Ryan Swope, Texas A&M

TE: Rory Anderson, South Carolina

OL: Chris Burnette, Georgia

DL: Chris Smith, Arkansas

LB: Daren Bates, Auburn

DB: Deshazor Everett, Texas A&M

K: Caleb Sturgis, Florida

P: Brad Wing, LSU

R: Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee

Conference USA 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: RB Latavius Murray, UCF

QB: Rakeem Cato, Marshall

RB: Latavius Murray, UCF

RB: Charles Sims, Houston

WR: Tommy Shuler, Marshall

WR: Justin Hardy, East Carolina

TE: Gator Hoskins, Marshall

OL: Theo Goins, UCF

OL: Trent Dupy, Tulsa

OL: Blake McJunkin, SMU

OL: Will Simmons, East Carolina

OL: Jacolby Ashworth, Houston

Conference USA 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: DE Jamie Collins, Southern Miss

DL: Jamie Collins, Southern Miss

DL: Troy Davis, UCF

DL: Margus Hunt, SMU

DL: Martin Ifedi, Memphis

LB: Phillip Steward, Houston

LB: Taylor Reed, SMU

LB: Derrick Matthews, Houston

DB: Kemal Ishmael, Central Florida

DB: Phillip Gaines, Rice

DB: Dexter McCoil, Tulsa

DB: D.J. Hayden, Houston

Conference USA Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Shane Carden, East Carolina

RB: Zach Line, SMU

WR: Aaron Dobson, Marshall

TE: Kennard Backman, UAB

OL: Brian DeShane, Tulsa

DL: Cody Bauer, Rice

LB: DeAundre Brown, Tulsa

DB: A.J. Bouye, UCF

K: Cairo Santos, Tulane

P: Richie Leone, Houston

R: Quincy McDuffie, UCF

Independents 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: WR Cody Hoffman, BYU

QB: Everett Golson, Notre Dame

RB: Cierre Wood, Notre Dame

RB: Raymond Maples, Army

WR: Cody Hoffman, BYU

WR: T.J. Jones, Notre Dame

TE: Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame

OL: Zack Martin, Notre Dame

OL: Braden Brown, BYU

OL: Braxston Cave, Notre Dame

OL: Braden Hansen, BYU

OL: Chris Watt, Notre Dame

Independents 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: LB Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

DL: Stephon Tuitt, Notre Dame

DL: Ezekiel Ansah, BYU

DL: Louis Nix, Notre Dame

DL: Kapron Lewis-Moore, Notre Dame

LB: Manti Te’o, Notre Dame

LB: Kyle Van Noy, BYU

LB: Geoffrey Bacon, Army

DB: Zeke Motta, Notre Dame

DB: Jordan Johnson, BYU

DB: Bennett Jackson, Notre Dame

DB: Daniel Sorensen, BYU

Independents Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Keenan Reynolds, Navy

RB: Theo Riddick, Notre Dame

WR: Ross Apo, BYU

TE: Kaneakua Friel, BYU

OL: Josh Cabral, Navy

DL: Sheldon Day, Notre Dame

LB: Prince Shembo, Notre Dame

DB: Tra’ves Bush, Navy

K: Kyle Brindza, Notre Dame

P: Riley Stephenson, BYU

R: George Atkinson III, Notre Dame

MAC 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: RB Dri Archer, Kent State

QB: Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois

RB: Dri Archer, Kent State

RB: Beau Blankenship, Ohio  

WR: Nick Harwell, Miami (Ohio)

WR: Martel Moore, Northern Illinois

TE: Zane Fakes, Ball State

OL: Eric Fisher, Central Michigan

OL: Brian Winters, Kent State

OL: Zac Kerin, Toledo

OL: Eric Herman, Ohio

OL: Dann O’Neill, Western Michigan

MAC 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: DT Chris Jones, Bowling Green 

DL: Chris Jones, Bowling Green

DL: Roosevelt Nix, Kent State

DL: Jonathan Newsome, Ball State

DL: Sean Progar, Northern Illinois

LB: Khalil Mack, Buffalo

LB: Dan Molls, Toledo

LB: Travis Freeman, Ball State

DB: Johnnie Simon, Western Michigan

DB: Jermaine Robinson, Toledo

DB: Dayonne Nunley, Miami (Ohio)

DB: Jahleel Addae, Central Michigan

MAC Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Zac Dysert, Miami (Ohio)

RB: Zurlon Tipton, Central Michigan

WR: Willie Snead, Ball State

TE: Garrett Hoskins, Eastern Michigan

OL: Andrew Sorgatz, Eastern Michigan

DL: Freddie Bishop, Western Michigan

LB: Chris Wade, Miami (Ohio)

DB: Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois

K: Steven Schott, Ball State

P: Brian Schmiedebusch, Bowling Green

R: Bernard Reedy, Toledo

Mountain West 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: WR Davante Adams, Fresno State

QB: Derek Carr, Fresno State

RB: Stefphon Jefferson, Nevada

RB: Cody Getz, Air Force

WR: Davante Adams, Fresno State

WR: Brandon Wimberly, Nevada

TE: Gavin Escobar, San Diego State

OL: Chris Barker, Nevada

OL: Austin Wentworth, Fresno State

OL: Weston Richburg, Colorado State

OL: Jeff Nady, Nevada

OL: Charles Leno, Boise State

Mountain West 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: SS Phillip Thomas, Fresno State

DL: Demarcus Lawrence, Boise State

DL: Jacori Greer, New Mexico

DL: Brock Hekking, Nevada

DL: Shaquil Barrett, Colorado State

LB: Jake Fely, San Diego State

LB: J.C. Percy, Boise State

LB: Cory James, Colorado State

DB: Phillip Thomas, Fresno State

DB: Duke Williams, Nevada

DB: Leon McFadden, San Diego State

DB: Jamar Taylor, Boise State

Mountain West Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Brett Smith, Wyoming

RB: Robbie Rouse, Fresno State

WR: Chris McNeill, Wyoming

TE: Zach Sudfeld, Nevada

OL: Nick Carlson, Wyoming

DL: Samuel Ukwuachu, Boise State

LB: Dallas Bollema, New Mexico

DB: Khalid Wooten, Nevada

K: Nolan Kohorst, UNLV

P: Pete Kontodiakos, Colorado State

R: Mike Edwards, Hawaii

Sun Belt 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: QB Ryan Aplin, Arkansas State

QB: Ryan Aplin, Arkansas State

RB: Antonio Andrews, Western Kentucky

RB: David Oku, Arkansas State

WR: Brent Leonard, Louisiana-Monroe

WR: J.D. McKissic, Arkansas State

TE: Jack Doyle, Western Kentucky

OL: Jaron Odom, Louisiana-Lafayette

OL: Sean Conway, Western Kentucky

OL: Jonathan Gill, Louisiana-Monroe

OL: Caylin Hauptmann, FIU

OL: Zack McKnight, Arkansas State

Sun Belt 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: DE Quanterus Smith, Western Kentucky

DL: Quanterus Smith, Western Kentucky

DL: Tourek Williams, FIU

DL: Alex Page, South Alabama

DL: Justin Hamilton, Louisiana-Lafayette

LB: Andrew Jackson, Western Kentucky

LB: Zachary Orr, North Texas

LB: Jake Johnson, South Alabama 

DB: Jonathan Cyprien, FIU

DB: Brynden Trawick, Troy

DB: Jonathan Dowling, Western Kentucky

DB: Zac Whitfield, North Texas

Sun Belt Honorable Mention and Specilaists

QB: Kolton Browning, Louisiana-Monroe

RB: Shawn Southward, Troy

WR: Chip Reeves, Troy

TE: Nexon Dorvilus, Florida Atlantic

OL: Adam Smith, Western Kentucky

DL: K.C. Obi, North Texas

LB: Justin Anderson, Louisiana-Lafayette

DB: Jemarlous Moten, Louisiana-Lafayette

K: Brett Baer, Louisiana-Lafayette

P: Will Atterberry, North Texas

R: Reggie Whatley, Middle Tennessee State

WAC 1st-Team Offense

Offensive MVP: RB Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech

QB: David Fales, San Jose State

RB: Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech

RB: Kerwynn Williams, Utah State

WR: Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech

WR: Noel Grigsby, San Jose State

TE: Ryan Otten, San Jose State

OL: Oscar Johnson, Louisiana Tech

OL: David Quessenberry, San Jose State

OL: Tyler Larsen, Utah State

OL: Jordan Mills, Louisiana Tech

OL: Davonte Wallace, New Mexico

WAC 1st-Team Defense

Defensive MVP: DE Travis Johnson, San Jose State

DL: Travis Johnson, San Jose State

DL: IK Enemkpali, Louisiana Tech

DL: Travis Raciti, San Jose State

DL: Anthony Larceval, San Jose State

LB: Keith Smith, San Jose State

LB: Zach Vigil, Utah State

LB: Vince Buhagiar, San Jose State

DB: Will Davis, Utah State

DB: Bene Benwikere, San Jose State

DB: Jamel Johnson, Louisiana Tech

DB: Erik Brown, UTSA

WAC Honorable Mention and Specialists

QB: Colby Cameron, Louisiana Tech

RB: De’Leon Eskridge, San Jose State

WR: Austin Franklin, New Mexico State

TE: Kellen Bartlett, Utah State

OL: Eric Schultz, Utah State

DL: Jordan Nielsen, Utah State

LB: Jake Doughty, Utah State

DB: Gary Walker, Idaho

K: Austin Lopez, San Jose State

P: Ryan Allen, Louisiana Tech

R: D.J. Banks, Louisiana Tech