AP All-American team revealed, 12 players earn consensus All-America
The Associated Press unveiled its annual All-American team Tuesday with Heisman winner Jameis Winston headlining the list as first-team quarterback, edging out Johnny Manziel (second team) and A.J. McCarron (third team).
Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley, Arizona State defensive tackle Will Sutton and Arizona running back Ka’Deem Carey were named first team All-Americans for the second straight year, while Florida State’s four first-teamers helped the ACC put six players on the first team, tying Pac-12 and the SEC for the most from any conference.
The release of the AP All-Americans comes a few days after the Walter Camp and Sporting News All-American teams were released, which reveals the year’s consensus All-Americans:
OFFENSE:
Andre Williams, running back, Boston College: 329 rushes, 2,102 yards, 17 TDs
Brandin Cooks, wide receiver, Oregon State: 120 catches, 1,670 yards, 15 TDs
Jace Amaro, tight end, Texas Tech: 98 catches, 1,240 yards, 7 TDs
David Yankey, guard, Stanford
Cyril Richardson, guard, Baylor
Jake Matthews, tackle, Texas A&M
DEFENSE:
Aaron Donald, tackle, Pittsburgh: 54 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks
Michael Sam, end, Missouri: 45 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks
Anthony Barr, linebacker, UCLA: 62 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 5 FF
C.J. Mosley, linebacker, Alabama: 102 tackles, 9 tackles for loss
Darqueze Dennard, cornerback, Michigan State: 59 tackles, 4 interceptions, 10 pass breakups
Lamarcus Joyner, cornerback, Florida State: 64 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions
The American Football Coaches Association and Football Writers Association of America All-American teams have yet to be released.
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