College Football 2013 All-American and All-Conference Teams
The 2013 college football season has given us a fair share of dazzling breakout performances. Unfortunately, though, it's also featured a few disappointing campaigns from highly touted stars.
Players like Florida State QB Jameis Winston, Missouri DE Michael Sam and Boston College RB Andre Williams have all captured the attention of the college football world with fantastic breakthrough seasons. But there were also letdown showings from big-name stars such as South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney, USC WR Marqise Lee and Georgia RB Todd Gurley—three players who were bit hard by the injury bug this year.
Still, even though the likes of Clowney, Lee and Gurley failed to live up to their preseason hype, there were still plenty of great individual performances that deserve appreciation.
So, who was really college football's true cream of the crop this year?
Here's a look at the standout performers of 2013 who deserve All-American and All-Conference honors.
All-American Team: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Jameis Winston, Florida State
QB: Jameis Winston, Florida State
RB: Andre Williams, Boston College
RB: Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona
WR: Allen Robinson, Penn State
WR: Mike Evans, Texas A&M
TE: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
OL: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
OL: Brandon Scherff, Iowa
OL: David Yankey, Stanford
OL: Cyril Richardson, Baylor
OL: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
QB: Jameis Winston, Florida State
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After losing 11 players who were selected in the 2013 NFL draft, Florida State's hopes for winning a national championship weren't nearly as high coming into this season as they were at the start of the 2012 campaign. Luckily, however, the Seminoles found an elite playmaker in QB Jameis Winston, who has helped energize the program and lead the team back to the top of the college football food chain.
After taking a redshirt season last year and sitting on the sidelines, watching and learning from EJ Manuel, Winston took the offensive reins this season, and he certainly turned out to be worth the one-year wait. The former heralded 5-star recruit from Hueytown, Ala., has been the biggest breakout star in college football, and he's emerged as the clear-cut favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.
The 6'4'', 228-pound redshirt freshman has displayed a knack for creating explosive plays in the passing game. He's completed 68 percent of his passes for more than 3,400 yards, averaged over 11 yards per throw and hit 35 touchdown passes compared to just eight interceptions.
The sexual assault allegations levied against the star signal-caller have obviously raised plenty of questions. But if you're just strictly judging the young man by his on-the-field performance in 2013, there's simply not another quarterback in college football who can compare to him.
RB: Andre Williams, Boston College
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After averaging just 19 points per game and finishing the season with a dismal 2-10 record in 2012, Boston College desperately needed a spark to rejuvenate the offense this season. Thankfully, the Eagles got just that from RB Andre Williams.
Williams has been one of the sport's most surprising success stories of 2013. After rushing for just 584 yards on 130 carries last year, the 6'0'', 227-pound senior has proven he's got what it takes to be a true workhorse back. The big, bruising downhill runner has carried the ball 329 times and rushed for 2,102 yards and 17 touchdowns. He's played a key role in leading BC to a resurgent 7-5 record.
Not only is Williams the only player in the FBS ranks to break the mythical threshold of 2,000 rushing yards this year, but he's also the first player to top that total since 2008.
RB: Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona
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After putting together a breakout season as a sophomore in 2012 in which he led the nation with 1,929 rushing yards, Ka'Deem Carey had built up plenty of momentum going into the offseason. Unfortunately, the offseason turned out to be a bit of a bumpy road for the star rusher. After serving a one-game suspension for the season-opener, Carey returned to the field and ran with the same type of precision and grace we saw last season.
The 5'10'', 197-pound junior racked up over 100 rushing yards in every single game he played in, totaling 1,716 yards on the ground and scoring 18 total touchdowns.
Carey has proven to be a perfect fit for Rich Rodriguez's unique offensive attack. This year, he proved just how valuable he is. After losing QB Matt Scott to graduation and WR Austin Hill to injury, the Wildcats needed a reliable rusher like Carey to carry the offense, and he stepped up and did just that.
WR: Allen Robinson, Penn State
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You only need to watch one of Allen Robinson's fantastic catches from the 2013 season to realize just how great he was this year. That catch is of course Robinson's 36-yard sensational leaping sideline grab against Michigan with just seconds remaining, which gave Penn State the chance to tie Michigan and ultimately beat the Wolverines in overtime.
Though that remarkable game-saving reception was Robinson's most memorable play of the season, he had plenty of other catches that made defenders look foolish. Though he had to deal with an inexperienced freshman quarterback in Christian Hackenberg, the 6'3'', 210-pound junior still managed to haul in 97 receptions for 1,432 yards and six touchdowns.
Robinson showed that he was much more than just the big possession receiver he was labeled as coming out of high school. His 10 catches of more than 40 yards are tied for the most in the nation.
WR: Mike Evans, Texas A&M
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Alabama and Auburn may be the two best teams in the SEC this year. But Mike Evans didn't seem to be very impressed or afraid of either of those defenses. Evans torched both the Tide and the Tigers' secondaries, totaling 18 catches for a whopping 566 yards and five touchdowns in those two meetings.
Those weren't the only defensive backfields that Evans eviscerated this season, though. The 6'5'', 225-pound redshirt sophomore totaled 65 catches for 1,322 yards, averaging more than 20 yards per reception, and scored 12 touchdowns.
Texas A&M was the only BCS school that took a chance on Evans' potential back when he was a lightly recruited prospect who had only played one year of football at Texas' Katy High School. The Aggies' gamble on the highly gifted, yet highly raw recruit has paid off in a huge way. Not only has Evans asserted himself as the favorite to win this year's Biletnikoff Award, but he's also put himself in position to be a top-15 pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
TE: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
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The legitimacy of the Mackey Award, an honor that is annually presented to the most outstanding tight end in college football, has been put into question this year. That's because the clear-cut best tight end in the nation, Texas Tech's Jace Amaro, wasn't even named as one of the three finalists for the 2013 award.
Amaro has distanced himself from every other tight end in the sport this season. He's totaled 98 catches, which ranks sixth overall in the country, for 1,240 yards and seven touchdowns.
The 6'5'', 260-pound junior is a wide receiver in a tight end's body, which makes him an absolute nightmare matchup for opposing defenses. Amaro is the latest standout player to emerge in the new generation of big, athletic, pass-catching tight ends, which has taken the NFL by storm in recent years.
OL: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
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Texas A&M didn't need to panic this offseason after losing All-American left tackle Luke Joeckel—last year's Outland Trophy winner and the No. 2 overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft. That's because the Aggies were lucky enough to have an equally talented tackle, Jake Matthews, who could fill Joeckel's shoes.
This year, Matthews has made a seamless switch from the right side to the left side and been a valuable blindside bodyguard for star QB Johnny Manziel. The 6'5'', 305-pound senior has been just as impressive as former teammate Joeckel. He's been able to step out of Joeckel's shadow and prove to NFL scouts that he's also worthy of being a top-10 draft pick.
The son of legendary Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews possesses all of the skills to be a perennial Pro Bowler at the next level, just like his father was. Before he gets to the pros, though, Matthews will be looking to bring home a second consecutive Outland Trophy to College Station.
OL: Brandon Scherff, Iowa
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Iowa has had a rich tradition of producing standout offensive linemen during Kirk Ferentz's tenure. Since Ferentz took over in 1999, the Hawkeyes have had 13 offensive linemen selected in the NFL draft.
OT Brandon Scherff is the team's latest lineman who has caused a big-time buzz in the scouting community.
After suffering a severe leg injury that cut his 2012 season short, Scherff returned to the lineup and looked better than ever in 2013. The 6'5", 315-pound junior displayed the type of power, nastiness and flawless fundamentals you would expect from an Iowa lineman.
OL: David Yankey, Stanford
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In an era dominated by new-age spread offensive systems, it's refreshing to see the power-based pro-style attack that Stanford runs have so much success. The heart of the Cardinal offense isn't a speedy jitterbug playmaker or a superstar quarterback. No, it's the team's intimidating offensive line.
David Shaw has assembled one of the most formidable front fives that we've seen in college football in the past decade. The leader and face of that veteran group is OG David Yankey.
After a tremendous performance at left tackle last season, Yankey selflessly did what was best for the team, switching back to offensive guard to allow former 5-star recruit Andrus Peat to prove himself on the outside. The 6'5'', 313-pound junior has continued to dominate in the interior, using his size, agility and strength to overwhelm opposing defenders.
Shaw has already said Yankey is "good enough to go pro." If he does declare for the 2014 draft, the versatile three-year starter will undoubtedly be one of the first offensive linemen selected.
OL: Cyril Richardson, Baylor
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The dynamic trio of QB Bryce Petty, RB Lache Seastrunk and WR Antwan Goodley are the three biggest stars of Baylor's high-powered offensive attack. However, the unsung hero who has been doing all of the dirty work in the trenches for the Bears is OG Cyril Richardson.
Richardson has been the main man up front who has been opening up huge holes for Seastrunk and giving Petty the proper protection and time he needs to create those big explosive passing plays to Goodley. The 6'5'', 340-pound senior has been the leader of a line that has allowed just 18 total sacks and has helped provide the blocking for the 12th-ranked rushing attack in the country.
The 2012 Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year has proven himself at both tackle and guard during his three years as a starter in Waco. Richardson's quietly yet consistently handled his business while deferring the spotlight to the team's talented offensive skill-position players.
OL: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
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For three straight seasons, Oregon has ranked in the top 10 nationally in rushing offense. During that time, the Ducks offense has featured plenty of explosive skill-position players. However, the true mainstay has been center Hroniss Grasu.
After putting together a solid debut performance as a redshirt freshman in 2011, Grasu has steadily grown into college football's premier center over the past two years. The 6'3'', 297-pound junior is the type of agile, intelligent and technically sound lineman who's a perfect fit for Oregon's zone-blocking scheme.
Grasu's consistency and dependability in the interior have been a big reason why Oregon has managed to have such incredible sustained success on the ground during his time as a starter.
All-American Team: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Trent Murphy, Stanford
DL: Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL: Michael Sam, Missouri
DL: Vic Beasley, Clemson
DL: Trevor Reilly, Utah
LB: Trent Murphy, Stanford
LB: C.J. Mosley, Alabama
LB: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
DB: Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
DB: Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
DB: Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
DB: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon
DL: Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
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At just 6'0'', 285-pounds, Aaron Donald certainly isn't the biggest defensive tackle in college football. However, no other tackle in the country has made as big of an impact as Donald has this season. The undersized yet relentless tackle has been a dominant defensive force in the interior.
Donald leads the nation with 26.5 tackles for loss and is tied for 10th in the country with 10 sacks. He's also totaled 16 quarterback hurries, forced four fumbles and racked up 41 solo tackles.
The one-man wrecking crew has certainly made a name for himself in Pitt's first season in the ACC.
How many other defenders can say they had a "double tackle" this year?
DL: Michael Sam, Missouri
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Before the start of the 2013 season, it seemed like DE Kony Ealy was the player many were predicting would follow in the footsteps of players like Sheldon Richardson and Aldon Smith and emerge as Missouri's next breakout star defensive lineman. Though Ealy has put together a solid season this year, he's been largely overshadowed by fellow end Michael Sam.
After totaling just 9.5 sacks in his first three seasons in Columbia, Sam has taken his game to another level this year. The 6'2'', 255-pound senior has totaled 10.5 sacks, 18 tackles for loss and five quarterback hurries. He's been the MVP of an 11-1 Missouri squad that has been one of the most improved teams in college football this year.
The former lightly recruited 2-star prospect from Hitchcock, Texas has been the type of leader the Tigers needed in order to take the next step and compete in the SEC. Not only has Sam helped guide Mizzou to the conference championship game, but he's also drastically improved his draft stock and solidified his status as one of the top pass-rushing prospects in the 2014 class.
DL: Vic Beasley, Clemson
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Clemson is a program that has produced its fair share of notable defensive ends in recent years such as Da'Quan Bowers, Andre Branch, Ricky Sapp, Phillip Merling and the late Gaines Adams.
Now, the latest Tiger pass-rusher who has everyone buzzing is DE Vic Beasley.
After opening eyes with an impressive 2012 campaign in which he led the team with eight sacks as just a first-year starter, Beasley has really burst onto the national scene with a brilliant performance in 2013. The explosive edge-rusher has totaled 12 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, six pass breakups and forced four fumbles.
Though the 6'2'', 235-pound junior obviously doesn't possess the prototypical size you expect from a 4-3 defensive end, Beasley has just been too fast for many opposing offensive tackles to handle.
DL: Trevor Reilly, Utah
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Now that hybrid multiple-look defensive fronts are becoming all the rage in football, versatile edge-rushers who can line up at both defensive end and outside linebacker are becoming incredibly invaluable. The perfect example of that kind of hybrid player is Utah's Trevor Reilly.
Reilly has proven he can make a huge impact, whether he's got his hand in the dirt as a defensive end or he's standing up and roaming around at linebacker. No matter where's he's lined up this year, the 6'5'', 255-pound senior has always found a way to be an effective defensive playmaker. He's totaled nine sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss and 56 solo tackles.
After being overshadowed by former teammate Star Lotulelei for the past two years, Reilly has finally been able to rise up in 2013 and show that he truly is one of the top defenders in the country. The versatile edge-rusher will be one of the most coveted 3-4 rush linebacker prospects in the 2014 draft class.
LB: Trent Murphy, Stanford
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During David Shaw's three years at Stanford, the Cardinal have managed to rank in the top 10 nationally in run defense each and every season. This year, not only does the defense rank third nationally in run defense, allowing just 87 yards on the ground per game, but the unit is also tied for 10th in the country with 35 sacks.
The man who has played the biggest role in helping to make Stanford's defense one of the strongest and most stout units in the country is LB Trent Murphy.
Murphy was one of former coach Jim Harbaugh's last great recruiting finds before his departure to the NFL. Though Harbaugh never got the chance to develop the former 3-star prospect from Phoenix, luckily, current defensive coordinator Derek Mason has done a great job of making the most of Murphy's outstanding skills.
After totaling 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss last year, the 6'6'', 261-pound senior has somehow found a way to top those totals in 2013, as he's racked up 13 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss and totaled six pass breakups.
After flourishing in Mason's 3-4 defense over the past two seasons, the big, powerful and physical outside linebacker has put himself in the first-round conversation for the 2014 NFL draft.
LB: C.J. Mosley, Alabama
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It's obviously tough to stick out when you play for the most talented team in college football. But that hasn't stopped Alabama LB C.J. Mosley from making a name for himself and gaining a reputation as one of the top defensive players in the country.
Mosley has embraced his role as the Tide's defensive leader, and he's excelled in the middle of Kirby Smart's 3-4 defense. Following a breakout 2012 campaign in which he led the team with 107 tackles, including 66 solo stops, the 6'2'', 232-pound senior has once again been Alabama's most productive defender in 2013, totaling 102 tackles, including nine tackles for loss and 57 solo stops.
Scouting legend Gil Brandt has compared the highly productive inside 'backer to former Bucs star Derrick Brooks. It's certainly high praise, but considering how consistent and dependable Mosley has been during his time in Tuscaloosa, it's actually warranted.
LB: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
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Few other defenders in college football have been as active and productive as Ohio State LB Ryan Shazier has been this season. No matter what his role has been, whether it's as a pass-rusher, a run-stopper or a cover man, Shazier has thrived and proven to be a versatile and valuable jack-of-all-trades defensive playmaker.
The highly athletic 6'2'', 230-pound junior has amassed 123 total tackles, including 85 solo stops, 22 tackles for loss and seven sacks, and he's forced four fumbles. Shazier's steady play is the main reason why the Buckeyes rank fifth nationally in run defense, even though they have four new starting defensive linemen from a year ago.
Possessing the speed, instincts and range to make plays all over the field, Shazier has constantly been around the ball this season, and he's made plenty of game-changing plays for the undefeated Buckeyes.
DB: Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
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Jameis Winston may be the Seminoles star who's received the majority of attention and publicity this season; however, you can easily make the argument that CB Lamarcus Joyner has been just as important to Florida State's defensive success as Winston has been to the team's offensive success.
After making the switch from safety to cornerback during the offseason, Joyner has looked like a natural at his new position. The undersized 5'8'', 190-pound senior may not intimidate any opposing receivers with his size or stature, but his toughness, coverage skills and natural playmaking ability will make any opposing offensive player take notice.
Joyner has made an impact in a variety of different ways in 2013, totaling 42 solo tackles, five sacks and forcing three fumbles. Say what you will about his size, but there's simply no denying that Joyner is one of the top cover corners in the country, and he's one of college football's most instinctive defenders.
DB: Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
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Michigan State's secondary is one of the top defensive backfields in all of college football. The Spartans are tied for first nationally, allowing an average of just 5.1 yards per pass, and they've allowed just 11 total passing touchdowns compared to 16 interceptions.
The star of the Spartans secondary is CB Darqueze Dennard.
Though quarterbacks have been wary of testing Dennard this season, the 5'11'', 197-pound senior has still found ways to make plays on the rare occasions when he has seen the ball thrown his way. He's picked off four passes, broken up another eight throws and totaled 31 solo stops.
NFL.com's Charles Davis recently stated that he's heard chatter from some NFL scouts who think Dennard is the best cornerback prospect they've seen since Deion Sanders. While he may not be the same type of rare athletic specimen that Sanders was, Dennard certainly possesses all of the skills to develop into an elite lockdown corner at the next level.
DB: Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
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Back in 2011, Justin Gilbert earned the unique distinction of being the only cornerback in college football to intercept passes thrown by Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Ryan Tannehill—the top three quarterback picks in the 2012 NFL draft. What really helped Gilbert build a buzz, however, was his defensive MVP performance against Stanford in the 2012 Fiesta Bowl.
Unfortunately, he was unable to build on the momentum, as he ended up turning in a disappointing subpar season last year.
After entering the 2013 season with lower expectations than he had the previous year, the speedy 6'0'', 200-pound senior has looked like a completely different corner this fall. Gilbert leads the Big 12 with six interceptions, he's broken up another five throws, and he's been the centerpiece of a secondary that has allowed just 5.9 yards per pass and 13 touchdown throws.
Recently, NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah said that Gilbert's "stock is soaring in NFL circles," and it's easy to see why, because he possesses the combination of size and explosive speed that scouts love to see.
DB: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon
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Oregon's high-octane offense usually garners most of the attention and generates most of the headlines, so it can be tough for the Ducks' defensive players to attain the type of respect they truly deserve. However, CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu is one Oregon defender who has had no trouble gaining respect from the opposing receivers he's blanketed in coverage this season.
Ekpre-Olomu has been a highly active and well-versed corner who has shown he can make plays against both the pass and the run with equal effectiveness. This year, the 5'10'', 185-pound junior has totaled 78 tackles, including 52 solo stops, picked off three passes and broken up another six throws.
Though he may not have elite size for the position, Ekpre-Olomu is a tough, physical and fearless corner who possesses top-notch ball skills and coverage ability.
All-American Team: Second-Team Offense
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QB: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
RB: Tre Mason, Auburn
RB: Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
WR: Brandin Cooks, Oregon State
WR: Sammy Watkins, Clemson
TE: Eric Ebron, North Carolina
OL: Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State
OL: Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA
OL: Cameron Erving, Florida State
OL: Taylor Lewan, Michigan
OL: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
All-American Team: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Demarcus Lawrence, Boise State
DL: Leonard Williams, USC
DL: Randy Gregory, Nebraska
DL: Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State
LB: Khalil Mack, Buffalo
LB: Anthony Barr, UCLA
LB: Shayne Skov, Stanford
DB: Jason Verrett, TCU
DB: E.J. Gaines, Missouri
DB: Deone Bucannon, Washington State
DB: Andre Hal, Vanderbilt
All-American Team: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Marcus Mariota, Oregon
RB: Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
WR: Davante Adams, Fresno State
TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington
OL: Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma
DL: Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
LB: Chris Borland, Wisconsin
DB: Nevin Lawson, Utah State
K: Anthony Fera, Texas
P: Tom Hornsey, Memphis
KR: Ty Montgomery, Stanford
PR: Ryan Switzer, North Carolina
All-ACC: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Jameis Winston, Florida State
QB: Jameis Winston, Florida State
RB: Andre Williams, Boston College
RB: Devonta Freeman, Florida State
WR: Sammy Watkins, Clemson
WR: Jamison Crowder, Duke
TE: Eric Ebron, North Carolina
OL: Cameron Erving, Florida State
OL: James Hurst, North Carolina
OL: Brandon Linder, Miami
OL: Bryan Stork, Florida State
OL: Morgan Moses, Virginia
All-ACC: First-Team Defense
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MVP: DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL: Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
DL: Vic Beasley, Clemson
DL: Jeremiah Attaochu, Georgia Tech
DL: Kareem Martin, North Carolina
LB: Denzel Perryman, Miami
LB: Telvin Smith, Florida State
LB: Kevin Pierre-Louis, Boston College
DB: Lamarcus Joyner, Florida State
DB: Anthony Harris, Virginia
DB: Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech
DB: Terrence Brooks, Florida State
All ACC: Second-Team Offense
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QB: Tajh Boyd, Clemson
RB: Jerome Smith, Syracuse
RB: Kevin Parks, Virginia
WR: Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State
WR: Allen Hurns, Miami
TE: Nick O’Leary, Florida State
OL: Will Jackson, Georgia Tech
OL: Brandon Thomas, Clemson
OL: Josue Matias, Florida State
OL: Andrew Miller, Virginia Tech
OL: Tre Jackson, Florida State
All-ACC: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Nikita Whitlock, Wake Forest
DL: Timmy Jernigan, Florida State
DL: Jay Bromley, Syracuse
DL: JR Collins, Virginia Tech
LB: Christian Jones, Florida State
LB: Marcus Whitfield, Maryland
LB: Jack Tyler, Virginia Tech
DB: Ross Cockrell, Duke
DB: Kendall Fuller, Virginia Tech
DB: Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest
DB: Jemea Thomas, Georgia Tech
All-ACC: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Stephen Morris, Miami
RB: David Sims, Georgia Tech
WR: Rashad Greene, Florida State
TE: Jake McGee, Virginia
OL: Russell Bodine, North Carolina
DL: Kasim Edebali, Boston College
LB: Steele Divitto, Boston College
DB: Brandon Facyson, Virginia Tech
K: Robert Aguayo, Florida State
P: Pat O’Donnell, Miami
KR: William Likely, Maryland
PR: Ryan Switzer, North Carolina
All-AAC: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville
QB: Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville
RB: Storm Johnson, UCF
RB: Dominique Brown, Louisville
WR: Deontay Greenberry, Houston
WR: Jeremy Johnson, SMU
TE: Gerald Christian, Louisville
OL: Eric Lefeld, Cincinnati
OL: Kaleb Johnson, Rutgers
OL: Torrian Wilson, UCF
OL: Austen Bujnoch, Cincinnati
OL: Jake Smith, Louisville
All-AAC: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Yawin Smallwood, Connecticut
DL: Marcus Smith, Louisville
DL: Martin Ifedi, Memphis
DL: Marcus Thompson, Rutgers
DL: Lorenzo Mauldin, Louisville
LB: Yawin Smallwood, Connecticut
LB: Tyler Matakevich, Temple
LB: Derrick Mathews, Houston
DB: Calvin Pryor, Louisville
DB: Byron Jones, Connecticut
DB: Clayton Geathers, UCF
DB: Hakeem Smith, Louisville
All-AAC: Second-Team Offense
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QB: Blake Bortles, UCF
RB: Paul James, Rutgers
RB: Marcus Shaw, South Florida
WR: Anthony McClung, Cincinnati
WR: DeVante Parker, Louisville
TE: Tyler Kroft, Rutgers
OL: Justin McCray, UCF
OL: Betim Bujari, Rutgers
OL: Rowdy Harper, Houston
OL: Quinterrius Eatmon, South Florida
OL: Jamon Brown, Louisville
All-AAC: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Luke Sager, South Florida
DL: Roy Philon, Louisville
DL: Beau Barnes, SMU
DL: Silverberry Mouhon, Cincinnati
LB: Steve Longa, Rutgers
LB: Preston Brown, Louisville
LB: Greg Blair, Cincinnati
DB: Trevon Stewart, Houston
DB: Bobby McCain, Memphis
DB: Jacoby Glenn, UCF
DB: Mark Joyce, South Florida
All-AAC: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Brendon Kay, Cincinnati
RB: Brandon Hayes, Memphis
WR: Geremy Davis, Connecticut
TE: Mike McFarland, South Florida
OL: Antonio Foster, Memphis
DL: Trevor Harris, Houston
LB: DeDe Lattimore, South Florida
DB: Zach McMillian, Houston
K: Marvin Kloss, South Florida
P: Tom Hornsey, Memphis
KR: Demarcus Ayers, Houston
PR: Janarion Grant, Rutgers
All-Big Ten: First-Team Offense
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MVP: RB Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
QB: Braxton Miller, Ohio State
RB: Carlos Hyde, Ohio State
RB: Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
WR: Allen Robinson, Penn State
WR: Jeremy Gallon, Michigan
TE: Devin Funchess, Michigan
OL: Brandon Scherff, Iowa
OL: Taylor Lewan, Michigan
OL: Ryan Groy, Wisconsin
OL: Jack Mewhort, Ohio State
OL: Brandon Vitabile, Northwestern
All-Big Ten: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
DL: Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State
DL: Randy Gregory, Nebraska
DL: Ra’Shede Hageman, Minnesota
DL: DaQuan Jones, Penn State
LB: Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
LB: Chris Borland, Wisconsin
LB: Denicos Allen, Michigan State
DB: Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
DB: Bradley Roby, Ohio State
DB: Blake Countess, Michigan
DB: B.J. Lowery, Iowa
All-Big Ten: Second-Team Offense
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QB: Devin Gardner, Michigan
RB: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska
RB: James White, Wisconsin
WR: Jared Abbrederis, Wisconsin
WR: Cody Latimer, Indiana
TE: Jacob Pedersen, Wisconsin
OL: John Urschel, Penn State
OL: Spencer Long, Nebraska
OL: Corey Linsley, Ohio State
OL: Michael Schofield, Michigan
OL: Jack Allen, Michigan State
All-Big Ten: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Noah Spence, Ohio State
DL: Tyler Scott, Northwestern
DL: Michael Bennett, Ohio State
DL: C.J. Olaniyan, Penn State
LB: Jonathan Brown, Illinois
LB: Max Bullough, Michigan State
LB: Anthony Hitchens, Iowa
DB: Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Nebraska
DB: Tim Bennett, Indiana
DB: Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State
DB: Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern
All-Big Ten: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Nathan Scheelhaase, Illinois
RB: Jeremy Langford, Michigan State
WR: Quincy Enunwa, Nebraska
TE: CJ Fiedorowicz, Iowa
OL: Blake Treadwell, Michigan State
DL: Bruce Gaston, Purdue
LB: James Morris, Iowa
DB: Ciante Evans, Nebraska
K: Jeff Budzien, Northwestern
P: Cody Webster, Purdue
KR: Akeem Hunt, Purdue
PR: Kevonte Martin-Manley, Iowa
All-Big 12: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Bryce Petty, Baylor
QB: Bryce Petty, Baylor
RB: Lache Seastrunk, Baylor
RB: Charles Sims, West Virginia
WR: Antwan Goodley, Baylor
WR: Eric Ward, Texas Tech
TE: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
OL: Cyril Richardson, Baylor
OL: Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma
OL: Le’Raven Clark, Texas Tech
OL: Cornelius Lucas, Kansas State
OL: Trey Hopkins, Texas
All-Big 12: First-Team Defense
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MVP: CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
DL: Shawn Oakman, Baylor
DL: Ryan Mueller, Kansas State
DL: Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas
DL: Kerry Hyder, Texas Tech
LB: Jeremiah George, Iowa State
LB: Will Smith, Texas Tech
LB: Caleb Lavey, Oklahoma State
DB: Justin Gilbert, OKlahoma State
DB: Jason Verrett, TCU
DB: Aaron Colvin, Oklahoma
DB: Ahmad Dixon, Baylor
All-Big 12: Second-Team Offense
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QB: Clint Chelf, Oklahoma State
RB: Brennan Clay, Oklahoma
RB: Johnathan Gray, Texas
WR: Jalen Saunders, Oklahoma
WR: Mike Davis, Texas
TE: E.J. Bibbs, Iowa State
OL: Parker Graham, Oklahoma State
OL: BJ Finney, Kansas State
OL: Adam Shead, Oklahoma
OL: Spencer Drango, Baylor
OL: Quinton Spain, West Virginia
All-Big 12: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Will Clarke, West Virginia
DL: Chris McAllister, Baylor
DL: Cedric Reed, Texas
DL: Calvin Barnett, Oklahoma State
LB: Blake Slaughter, Kansas State
LB: Ben Heeney, Kansas
LB: Bryce Hager, Baylor
DB: Sam Carter, TCU
DB: Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State
DB: Darwin Cook, West Virginia
DB: Randall Evans, Kansas State
All-Big 12: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Baker Mayfield, Texas Tech
RB: James Sims, Kansas
WR: Tyler Lockett, Kansas State
TE: Jimmy Mundine, Kansas
OL: Mason Walters, Texas
DL: Charles Tapper, Oklahoma
LB: Shaun Lewis, Oklahoma State
DB: Elisha Olabode, TCU
K: Anthony Fera, Texas
P: Drew Kaser, Texas A&M
KR: B.J. Catalon, TCU
PR: Josh Stewart, Oklahoma State
All Pac-12: First-Team Offense
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MVP: RB Ka'Deem Carey, Arizona
QB: Marcus Mariota, Oregon
RB: Ka’Deem Carey, Arizona
RB: Bishop Sankey, Washington
WR: Brandin Cooks, Oregon State
WR: Paul Richardson, Colorado
TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington
OL: David Yankey, Stanford
OL: Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
OL: Xavier Su’a-Filo, UCLA
OL: Evan Finkenberg, Arizona State
OL: Cameron Fleming, Stanford
All-Pac-12: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Trent Murphy, Stanford
DL: Trevor Reilly, Utah
DL: Leonard Williams, USC
DL: Scott Crichton, Oregon State
DL: Will Sutton, Arizona State
LB: Trent Murphy, Stanford
LB: Anthony Barr, USC
LB: Shayne Skov, Stanford
DB: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon
DB: Deone Bucannon, Washington State
DB: Ed Reynolds, Stanford
DB: Robert Nelson, Arizona State
All-Pac-12: Second-Team Offense
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QB: Sean Mannion, Oregon State
RB: Marion Grice, Arizona State
RB: Tyler Gaffney, Stanford
WR: Jaelen Strong, Arizona State
WR: Josh Huff, Oregon
TE: Chris Coyle, Arizona State
OL: Isaac Seumalo, Oregon State
OL: John Fullington, Washington State
OL: Khalil Wilkes, Stanford
OL: Tyler Johnstone, Oregon
OL: Marcus Martin, USC
All-Pac-12: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Davon Coleman, Arizona State
DL: Devon Kennard, USC
DL: Tony Washington, Oregon
DL: Ben Gardner, Stanford
LB: Carl Bradford, Arizona State
LB: Eric Kendricks, UCLA
LB: Myles Jack, UCLA
DB: Osahon Irabor, Arizona State
DB: Dion Bailey, USC
DB: Rashaad Reynolds, Oregon State
DB: Alden Darby, Arizona State
All-Pac-12: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Taylor Kelly, Arizona State
RB: Byron Marshall, Oregon
WR: Marqise Lee, USC
TE: Xavier Grimble, USC
OL: Jeremiah Poutasi, Utah
DL: Chidera Uzo-Diribe, Colorado
LB: Chris Young, Arizona State
DB: Jordan Richards, Stanford
K: Andy Phillips, Utah
P: Travis Coons, Washington
KR: Ty Montgomery, Stanford
PR: Nelson Agholor, USC
All-SEC: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
QB: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
RB: Tre Mason, Auburn
RB: Jeremy Hill, LSU
WR: Mike Evans, Texas A&M
WR: Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt
TE: Arthur Lynch, Georgia
OL: Gabe Jackson, Mississippi State
OL: Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
OL: Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
OL: Travis Swanson, Arkansas
OL: Antonio Richardson, Tennessee
All-SEC: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
DL: Michael Sam, Missouri
DL: Chris Smith, Arkansas
DL: Dee Ford, Auburn
DL: Ed Stinson, Alabama
LB: C.J. Mosley, Alabama
LB: A.J. Johnson, Tennessee
LB: Ramik Wilson, Georgia
DB: E.J. Gaines, Missouri
DB: Andre Hal, Vanderbilt
DB: Chris Davis, Auburn
DB: Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama
All-SEC: Second-Team Offense
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QB: AJ McCarron, Alabama
RB: T.J. Yeldon, Alabama
RB: Mike Davis, South Carolina
WR: Odell Beckham Jr., LSU
WR: Jarvis Landry, LSU
TE: Hunter Henry, Arkansas
OL: Greg Robinson, Auburn
OL: Cedric Ogbuehi, Texas A&M
OL: A.J. Cann, South Carolina
OL: Anthony Steen, Alabama
OL: Wesley Johnson, Vanderbilt
All-SEC: Second-Team Defense
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DL: Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina
DL: A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama
DL: Kelcy Quarles, South Carolina
DL: Trey Flowers, Arkansas
LB: Lamin Barrow, LSU
LB: Benardrick McKinney, Mississippi State
LB: Dante Fowler Jr., Florida
DB: Cody Prewitt, Ole Miss
DB: Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida
DB: Nickoe Whitley, Mississippi State
DB: Kenny Ladler, Vanderbilt
All-SEC: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Zach Mettenberger, LSU
RB: Henry Josey, Missouri
WR: Dorial Green-Beckham, Missouri
TE: Malcolm Johnson, Mississippi State
OL: La’el Collins, LSU
DL: Kony Ealy, Missouri
LB: Andrew Wilson, Missouri
DB: Victor Hampton, South Carolina
K: Cody Parkey, Auburn
P: Tyler Campbell, Ole Miss
KR: Solomon Patton, Florida
PR: Christion Jones, Alabama
All-Conference-USA: First-Team Offense
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MVP: WR Justin Hardy, East Carolina
QB: Shane Carden, East Carolina
RB: Charles Ross, Rice
RB: Trey Watts, Tulsa
WR: Justin Hardy, East Carolina
WR: Ryan Grant, Tulane
TE: Gator Hoskins, Marshall
OL: Cyril Lemon, Marshall
OL: Will Simmons, East Carolina
OL: Scott Inskeep, UTSA
OL: Jake Alexander, Tulsa
OL: Chris Jasperse, Marshall
All-Conference-USA: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Shawn Jackson, Tulsa
DL: Christian Covington, Rice
DL: IK Enemkpali, Louisiana Tech
DL: Aaron Bellazin, North Texas
DL: Julius Warmsley, Tulane
LB: Shawn Jackson, Tulsa
LB: Zach Orr, North Texas
LB: Derrell Johnson, East Carolina
DB: Bryce Callahan, Rice
DB: Lorenzo Doss, Tulane
DB: Michael Mudoh, Tulsa
DB: D’Joun Smith, Florida Atlantic
All-Conference-USA: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Rakeem Cato, Marshall
RB: Kenneth Dixon, Louisiana Tech
WR: Tommy Shuler, Marshall
TE: Jonnu Smith, Florida International
OL: Josh Walker, Middle Tennessee State
DL: Khyri Thornton, Southern Miss
LB: T.T. Barber, Middle Tennessee State
DB: Triston Wade, UTSA
K: Cairo Santos, Tulane
P: Tyler Williams, Marshall
KR: Brelan Chancellor, North Texas
PR: Devon Smith, Marshall
All-MAC: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
QB: Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois
RB: Branden Oliver, Buffalo
RB: David Fluellen, Toledo
WR: Willie Snead, Ball State
WR: Alex Neutz, Buffalo
TE: Tyreese Russell, Eastern Michigan
OL: Dominic Flewellyn, Bowling Green
OL: Zac Kerin, Toledo
OL: Tyler Loos, Northern Illinois
OL: John Prior, Ohio
OL: Jordan Hansel, Ball State
All-MAC: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Khalil Mack, Buffalo
DL: Roosevelt Nix, Kent State
DL: Jonathan Newsome, Ball State
DL: Jayrone Elliot, Toledo
DL: Nathan Ollie, Ball State
LB: Khalil Mack, Buffalo
LB: Justin Cherocci, Central Michigan
LB: Junior Sylvestre, Toledo
DB: Jimmie Ward, Northern Illinois
DB: Dayonne Nunley, Miami (Ohio)
DB: Travis Carrie, Ohio
DB: Najja Johnson, Buffalo
All-MAC: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Keith Wenning, Ball State
RB: Travis Greene, Bowling Green
WR: Titus Davis, Central Michigan
TE: Alex Bayer, Bowling Green
OL: Nick Beamish, Central Michigan
DL: Colby Way, Buffalo
LB: Chris Wade, Miami (Ohio)
DB: BooBoo Gates, Bowling Green
K: Jeremiah Detmer, Toledo
P: Zac Murphy, Miami (Ohio)
KR: Jamill Smith, Ball State
PR: Travis Carrie, Ohio
All-Mountain West: First-Team Offense
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MVP: QB Derek Carr, Fresno State
QB: Derek Carr, Fresno State
RB: Kapri Bibbs, Colorado State
RB: Jay Ajayi, Boise State
WR: Davante Adams, Fresno State
WR: Chandler Jones, San Jose State
TE: Crockett Gillmore, Colorado State
OL: Weston Richburg, Colorado State
OL: Austin Wentworth, Fresno State
OL: Joel Bitonio, Nevada
OL: Charles Leno Jr., Boise State
OL: Tyler Larsen, Utah State
All-Mountain West: First-Team Defense
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MVP: DE Demarcus Lawrence, Boise State
DL: Demarcus Lawrence, Boise State
DL: Brock Hekking, Nevada
DL: Eddie Yarbrough, Wyoming
DL: Beau Yap, Hawaii
LB: Keith Smith, San Jose State
LB: Shaquil Barrett, Colorado State
LB: Jake Doughty, Utah State
DB: Nevin Lawson, Utah State
DB: Bene Benwikere, San Jose State
DB: Derron Smith, Fresno State
DB: Marqueston Huff, Wyoming
All-Mountain West: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: David Fales, San Jose State
RB: Kasey Carrier, New Mexico
WR: Brandon Wimberly, Nevada
TE: Kivon Cartwright, Colorado State
OL: Nicholas Kaspar, San Jose State
DL: Tyeler Davison, Fresno State
LB: Jordan Stanton, Wyoming
DB: Nat Berhe, San Diego State
K: Austin Lopez, San Jose State
P: Ben Skaer, New Mexico
KR: Carlos Wiggins, New Mexico
PR: Bruce Natson, Utah State
All-Sun Belt: First-Team Offense
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MVP: RB Antonio Andrews, Western Kentucky
QB: Terrance Broadway, Louisiana-Lafayette
RB: Antonio Andrews, Western Kentucky
RB: Michael Gordon, Arkansas State
WR: Eric Thomas, Troy
WR: Albert Wilson, Georgia State
TE: Wes Saxton, South Alabama
OL: Andre Huval, Louisiana-Lafayette
OL: Daniel Quave, Louisiana-Lafayette
OL: Sean Conway, Western Kentucky
OL: Josh Allen, Louisiana-Monroe
OL: Bryce Giddens, Arkansas State
All-Sun Belt: First-Team Defense
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MVP: LB Xavius Boyd, Western Kentucky
DL: Ryan Carrethers, Arkansas State
DL: Romelle Jones, South Alabama
DL: Alex Page, South Alabama
DL: Gerrand Johnson, Louisiana-Monroe
LB: Xavius Boyd, Western Kentucky
LB: Justin Anderson, Louisiana-Lafayette
LB: David Mayo, Texas State
DB: Jonathan Dowling, Western Kentucky
DB: Cam Thomas, Western Kentucky
DB: Isaiah Newsome, Louisiana-Monroe
DB: Rocky Hayes, Arkansas State
All-Sun Belt: Honorable Mention and Specialists
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QB: Corey Robinson, Troy
RB: Alonzo Harris, Louisiana-Lafayette
WR: Jamal Robinson, Louisiana-Lafayette
TE: Darion Griswold, Arkansas State
OL: Mykhael Quave, Louisiana-Lafayette
DL: Justin Hamilton, Louisiana-Lafayette
LB: Michael Orakpo, Texas State
DB: Sean Thomas, Louisiana-Lafayette
K: Brian Davis, Arkansas State
P: Will Scott, Troy
KR: Darryl Surgent, Louisiana-Lafayette
PR: Andy Erickson, Texas State
A Look Back...
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For the sake of comparison, here's a look back at my preseason All-American and All-Conference teams.
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