2008 College Football All-America Team
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The 2008 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following All-American first teams: Associated Press
, Football Writers Association of America
, American Football Coaches Association
, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News
, Sports Illustrated
, Pro Football Weekly
, ESPN
, CBS Sports
, College Football News
, Rivals.com
, and Scout.com
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The College Football All-America Team
is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective positions. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team
selected by Casper Whitney with assistance from football pioneer Walter Camp
. The NCAA officially recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans (denoted bold). At least three of these organizations have to select a player in order for him to receive the "consensus" honor.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
, Football Writers Association of America
Football Writers Association of America
The Football Writers Association of America is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA...
, American Football Coaches Association
American Football Coaches Association
The American Football Coaches Association is an association of over 11,000 football coaches and staff on all levels. According to its constitution, some of the main goals of the American Football Coaches Association are to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and the profession of...
, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News
The Sporting News
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, Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
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, Pro Football Weekly
Pro Football Weekly
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, ESPN
ESPN
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, CBS Sports
CBS Sports
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, College Football News
College Football News
College Football News is a magazine and website published by College Football News, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. News coverage includes scores, statistics, rankings, and reports on college football games. Analysis includes comparisons between teams, predictions of game outcomes and...
, Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
, and Scout.com
Scout.com
Scout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
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The College Football All-America Team
College Football All-America Team
The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective positions. The original usage of the term All-America seems to have been to the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Casper Whitney and published in This...
is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective positions. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team
1889 College Football All-America Team
The 1889 College Football All-America team was the first College Football All-America Team. The team was selected by Casper Whitney and published in This Week's Sports....
selected by Casper Whitney with assistance from football pioneer Walter Camp
Walter Camp
Walter Chauncey Camp was an American football player, coach, and sports writer known as the "Father of American Football". With John Heisman, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Pop Warner, Fielding H. Yost, and George Halas, Camp was one of the most accomplished persons in the early history of American football...
. The NCAA officially recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, AFCA, FWAA, TSN, and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans (denoted bold). At least three of these organizations have to select a player in order for him to receive the "consensus" honor.
Quarterback
- Sam BradfordSam BradfordSamuel Jacob "Sam" Bradford is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and played college football at Oklahoma. In 2008, as a redshirt sophomore, Bradford became the second sophomore to win a...
, Oklahoma2008 Oklahoma Sooners football teamThe 2008 Oklahoma Sooners football team represented the University of Oklahoma in the college football season of 2008-2009. It was the 114th year of season play for the Sooners. The team was led by head coach Bob Stoops, a two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year award winner, who has a contract...
(Associated Press, Sporting News, CBS Sports, ESPN, Rivals.com) - Colt McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
, Texas (FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sports Illustrated) - Graham HarrellGraham HarrellGraham Harrell is an American football quarterback. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers and is currently on their scout team. He played college football at Texas Tech.-Early years:...
, Texas Tech2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football teamThe 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team represented Texas Tech University in the college football season of 2008/09. The team was coached by Mike Leach. The Red Raiders played their home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The football team competed in the Division I Football Bowl...
(AFCA-Coaches) - Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (American football)John Matthew Stafford is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Georgia....
, Georgia2008 Georgia Bulldogs football teamThe 2008 Georgia Bulldogs football team competed in American football on behalf of the University of Georgia in 2008. The Bulldogs competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference . This was the Georgia Bulldogs' eighth season under the guidance of head coach Mark Richt...
(Pro Football Weekly) - Tim TebowTim TebowTimothy Richard "Tim" Tebow is an American football player who is currently the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Broncos as the 25th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft...
, FloridaFloridaFlorida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
(College Football News)
Running back
- Shonn GreeneShonn Greene-New York Jets:On April 26, 2009 the New York Jets traded up 12 spots to select Greene in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. On August 30 Greene made an appearance in the Jets preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. He rushed twice for six yards as well as catching an 85-yard pass...
, Iowa2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football teamThe 2008 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa and the Iowa Hawkeyes football program in the 2008 college football season. Coached by Kirk Ferentz, the Hawkeyes played their seven home games in Kinnick Stadium.-Previous season:...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Javon RingerJavon RingerJavon Ringer is an American football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at Michigan State....
, Michigan State2008 Michigan State Spartans football teamThe 2008 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University in the 2008–2009 college football season. The team's head coach was Mark Dantonio. The Spartans played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan...
(Associated Press, Walter Camp) - Donald BrownDonald Brown (American football)Donald Eugene Brown II is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was the starting running back for the University of Connecticut Huskies from 2006 to 2008.-High school career:Brown attended Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, New...
, Connecticut2008 Connecticut Huskies football teamThe 2008 Connecticut Huskies football team represents the University of Connecticut in the 2008 college football season as a member of the Big East Conference...
(Sporting News, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, College Football News) - Kendall HunterKendall HunterKendall Hunter is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers. He was chosen with the 115th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He previously attended Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. He is the Cowboys' fourth all-time leading rusher...
, Oklahoma State2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys football teamThe 2008 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team represents Oklahoma State University for the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision intercollegiate football season of 2008-2009.-Schedule:Source:-Washington State:-Houston:...
(FWAA-Writers, Rivals.com) - Knowshon MorenoKnowshon MorenoKnowshon Rockwell Moreno is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was selected 12th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Broncos. He played college football at the University of Georgia.-Early years:Moreno grew up in Belford, a neighborhood in...
, Georgia2008 Georgia Bulldogs football teamThe 2008 Georgia Bulldogs football team competed in American football on behalf of the University of Georgia in 2008. The Bulldogs competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference . This was the Georgia Bulldogs' eighth season under the guidance of head coach Mark Richt...
(AFCA-Coaches) - Jonathan DwyerJonathan DwyerJonathan Avery Dwyer is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech....
, Georgia Tech2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football teamThe 2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the college football season of 2008-2009. The team's coach is former Navy Midshipmen and Georgia Southern Eagles coach Paul Johnson...
(Pro Football Weekly) - MiQuale LewisMiQuale LewisMi'Quale Maurice Lewis is a college football running back with the Ball State University Cardinals. As a junior, Lewis rushed for 1,701 yards and scored 22 touchdowns to help Ball State accumulate a 12-1 record and earn a berth in the 2009 GMAC Bowl.-External links:* BallStateSports.com* ESPN.com...
, Ball State2008 Ball State Cardinals football teamThe 2008 Ball State Cardinals football team represented Ball State University in the Mid-American Conference during the 2008–2009 college football season. Brady Hoke, in his sixth season at Ball State, was the head coach until December 15, when he resigned to become the head coach at San Diego State...
(CBS Sports)
Fullback
- Tony FiammettaTony Fiammetta-Carolina Panthers:Many scouting experts were right in their prediction on Tony's draft poition, Fiammetta was drafted in the 4th round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He is expected to come in and compete at the fullback position...
, Syracuse2008 Syracuse Orange football teamThe 2008 Syracuse Orange football team is the football team representing Syracuse University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Orange is coached by Greg Robinson and plays their home games in the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York....
(Pro Football Weekly)
Wide receiver
- Michael CrabtreeMichael CrabtreeMichael Alex Crabtree is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the 49ers with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Texas Tech, where he received recognition as one of the nation's...
, Texas Tech (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Dez BryantDez Bryant- 2010 - Rookie Season :Bryant was signed by the Cowboys to a contract very similar to that of Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin on July 22, 2010. On July 23, 2010, it was announced that Bryant will wear number 88, the same as Hall of Famer Michael Irvin, and Cowboys legend Drew Pearson...
, Oklahoma State (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated, College Football News) - Jarett DillardJarett DillardJarett Juma Porter Dillard is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played college football for Rice. He is also the cousin of Rutherford's LeRon Dillard.-College career:...
, Rice2008 Rice Owls football teamThe 2008 Rice Owls football team represented Rice University in the 2008 football season. The Owls played six home games at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas The Owls finished the season with an overall record of 10-3 and a conference record of 7-1 in David Bailiff's second season.-Coaching...
(FWAA-Writers, ESPN, CBS Sports) - Austin CollieAustin CollieAustin Kirk Collie is a Canadian-American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round in the 2009 NFL Draft...
, BYU2008 BYU Cougars football teamThe 2008 BYU Cougars football team represented Brigham Young University in the 2008 college football season.Prior to the 2008 season, BYU had won consecutive Mountain West Conference championship titles without losing a conference game. It had also finished with an 11-2 overall record for...
(CBS Sports) - Jeremy MaclinJeremy Maclin-2009 NFL Draft:Maclin was considered a top National Football League prospect following his second season, and roommate Sean Weatherspoon hoped to convince Maclin to return for his junior year instead of leaving Missouri for the 2009 NFL Draft. Weatherspoon’s efforts were unsuccessful, and on...
, Missouri2008 Missouri Tigers football teamThe 2008 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in college football's 2008 season. The team was coached by Gary Pinkel, who returned in his eighth season with Mizzou, and played their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.Quarterback Chase Daniel returned for...
(Rivals.com)
Tight end
- Chase CoffmanChase CoffmanChase Coffman is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri.-Early years:Coffman played his high school football at...
, Missouri (AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, CBS Sports) - Jermaine GreshamJermaine GreshamJermaine Gresham is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was drafted by the Bengals with the 21st pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, despite the fact that he had missed all of the previous season with a knee injury....
, Oklahoma (Sporting News, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated, College Football News, Rivals.com)
Tackles
- Andre Smith, Alabama2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football teamThe 2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the Crimson Tide's 76th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference and its 17th within the SEC Western Division...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Sporting News, Walter Camp, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Michael OherMichael OherMichael Jerome Oher is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels...
, Ole Miss2008 Ole Miss Rebels football teamThe 2008 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi during the 2008 college football season. The team's head coach was Houston Nutt, who served his first season in the position and replaced Ed Orgeron, who was fired after accumulating a 10–25 record at Ole Miss from...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Rylan ReedRylan ReedRylan Robert Reed is a former American football and baseball player. He played minor league baseball as a pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization from 2001 to 2005. After undergoing treatment for cancer, Reed enrolled at Texas Tech University and played college football from 2005 to 2008...
, Texas Tech (Walter Camp, Sports Illustrated) - Jason SmithJason Smith (American football)-St. Louis Rams:On July 30, 2009 the Rams agreed to terms with Smith on a six-year contract with $33 million in guarantees. The maximum value of the deal is $61 million. The sixth year is voidable, which would leave Smith with $6.6 million per year over five years....
, Baylor2008 Baylor Bears football teamThe 2008 Baylor Bears football team represented Baylor University in the college football season of 2007-2008. The team was led by head coach Art Briles in his first year in the position. They played their home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas....
(FWAA-Writers) - Phil LoadholtPhil LoadholtPhilip Loadholt, Jr. is an offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings. He played his college football at the University of Oklahoma.-High school career:...
, Oklahoma (Sports Illustrated, College Football News) - Russell OkungRussell OkungRussell Okung is an American football offensive tackle with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football with the Oklahoma State Cowboys...
, Oklahoma State (Pro Football Weekly)
Guards
- Duke RobinsonDuke RobinsonGeorge "Duke" Robinson is a guard who is currently a free agent.-High school career:He played high school football at Washington High School in Atlanta.-College career:He played collegiately for the Oklahoma Sooners...
, Oklahoma (Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Brandon CarterBrandon Carter (American football)Brandon Carter is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2010...
, Texas Tech (AFCA-Coaches, Sporting News) - Andy LevitreAndy Levitre-Buffalo Bills:Levitre was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 51st pick overall in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft, and was the first college guard drafted. He is the sixth selection from Oregon State in Bills history, the first since Keith Ellison in 2006...
, Oregon State2008 Oregon State Beavers football teamThe 2008 Oregon State Beavers football team represents Oregon State University in the college football season of 2008-2009. The team's head coach is Mike Riley...
(AFCA-Coaches, Pro Football Weekly) - Herman JohnsonHerman JohnsonHerman Johnson is an American football guard who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Louisiana State (Associated Press) - Mike Johnson, Alabama (Pro Football Weekly)
- Seth OlsenSeth OlsenSeth Olsen is an American football guard for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at Iowa...
, Iowa (Rivals.com) - Kraig UrbikKraig UrbikKraig Urbik is an American football offensive guard/tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Wisconsin (ESPN)
Center
- Antoine CaldwellAntoine CaldwellAntoine Caldwell is an American football player from Montgomery, Alabama. He is currently a center for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was selected by the Texans in the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Alabama (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated) - A. Q. ShipleyA. Q. ShipleyAllan Quay "A. Q." Shipley is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Penn State....
, Penn State2008 Penn State Nittany Lions football teamThe 2008 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represents the Pennsylvania State University in the 2008 college football season. The team is coached by Joe Paterno and plays its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.-Previous season:...
(FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, ESPN, CBS Sports, College Football News) - Max UngerMax UngerMaxwell McCandless Unger is an NFL center for the Seattle Seahawks. He played high school football at Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Hawaii, and college football for the University of Oregon.-College career:...
, Oregon2008 Oregon Ducks football teamThe 2008 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon in the college football season of 2008. This was the final season for Mike Bellotti as the Ducks' head coach; he was promoted to become the school's athletic director after the season. The Ducks played their home games at...
(CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly) - Alex MackAlex MackAlex Mack is an American football player for the Cleveland Browns. He was drafted as the 21st selection in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, California2008 California Golden Bears football teamThe 2008 California Golden Bears football team represented the University of California, Berkeley in the college football 2008-2009 season. They played their home games at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California and are coached by Jeff Tedford...
(Rivals.com)
Ends
- Brian OrakpoBrian Orakpo-Washington Redskins:Orakpo was drafted by the Washington Redskins 13th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. On July 31, he signed a five-year deal worth $20 million, which includes $12.1 million guaranteed...
, Texas (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Jerry HughesJerry Hughes-2011 season:During the week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans Hughes missed a block on a punt by Pat McAfee. The punt was blocked and the Titans scored a touchdown. This was the first blocked punt of McAfee's career.-External links:*...
, TCU2008 TCU Horned Frogs football teamThe 2008 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University in the 2008 college football season. The team was coached by Gary Patterson. The Frogs played their home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium, which is located on campus in Fort Worth...
(FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Aaron MaybinAaron Maybin-Buffalo Bills:On August 21, 2009, Maybin agreed to a five-year deal with the Buffalo Bills after being drafted with the 11th pick in the first round. He finished the season with 18 tackles and zero sacks while playing in all 16 regular season games during his 2009 rookie year.In his second season,...
, Penn State (Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly) - George SelvieGeorge SelvieGeorge Selvie is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of South Florida. He was drafted by the St...
, South Florida2008 South Florida Bulls football teamThe 2008 South Florida Bulls football team will represent the University of South Florida in the 2008 college football season. Their head coach is Jim Leavitt, and the USF Bulls will play all of their home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The 2008 college football season is only the...
(AFCA-Coaches) - Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson (defensive end)Michael D. Johnson is a professional American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Bengals. He played college football at Georgia Tech.- Early years :Johnson played at Dallas County High...
, Georgia Tech (AFCA-Coaches) - Nick ReedNick ReedNicholas Matthew Reed is an American football defensive end, formerly with the Chicago Bears, now a Free Agent.- Early years :...
, Oregon (Walter Camp)
Tackle
- Terrence CodyTerrence CodyTerrence Bernard Cody, Jr. is an American football nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was selected by the Ravens in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Alabama, where he was given the nickname "Mount Cody" for his gargantuan,...
, Alabama (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Rivals.com, CBS Sports) - Gerald McCoyGerald McCoyMcCoy was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 3rd overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. McCoy and the Buccaneers agreed to a five-year, $63 million contract on July 31, 2010.-Tampa Bay Buccaneers:...
, Oklahoma (Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Peria JerryPeria Jerry-Atlanta Falcons:Jerry was signed to a five-year contract by the Falcons on July 30, 2009. Jerry competed with Trey Lewis to replace Grady Jackson, who was not re-signed by the Falcons, at defensive tackle....
, Ole Miss (Associated Press, Pro Football Weekly, ESPN, College Football News) - Mitch KingMitch KingMitch King is an American football defensive tackle who plays for the New Orleans Saints . He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Iowa.-Early years:...
, Iowa (ESPN)
Linebacker
- Rey MaualugaRey MaualugaRey Maualuga is an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Southern California2008 USC Trojans football teamThe 2008 University of Southern California Trojans football team represented the University of Southern California during the college football season of 2008–2009...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Brandon SpikesBrandon Spikes-2010 season:Spikes was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract on July 26, 2010. Spikes quickly became a starter at inside linebacker in the Patriots 3–4 defense, alongside Jerod Mayo. Against Baltimore in Week 6 of his rookie...
, Florida2008 Florida Gators football teamThe 2008 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2008 college football season...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, College Football News, Rivals.com) - James LaurinaitisJames Laurinaitis-St. Louis Rams:Laurinaitis was drafted in the 2nd round 35th overall by the St. Louis Rams. On July 29, 2009, he signed a four-year, $5.1 million contract. The deal contained $3.3 million guaranteed...
, Ohio State2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football teamThe 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team competed in football on behalf of the Ohio State University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, Walter Camp, Sporting News, Pro Football Weekly) - Aaron CurryAaron Curry (American football)-Seattle Seahawks:On August 8, 2009, Curry signed a six-year, $60 million contract including $34 million guaranteed, the most money ever guaranteed to a non-quarterback rookie in NFL history....
, Wake Forest2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football teamThe 2008 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football season. It was Wake Forest's 56th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference .The Demon Deacons...
(ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, Sports Illustrated) - Scott McKillopScott McKillop-San Francisco 49ers:An inside linebacker in San Francisco's 3-4 defense, McKillop competed with former veteran player Jeff Ulbrich to serve as backup to Patrick Willis and Takeo Spikes....
, Pittsburgh2008 Pittsburgh Panthers football teamThe 2008 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2008 college football season. The season was the fourth under head coach Dave Wannstedt, who was looking to achieve his first winning season with the Panthers...
(FWAA-Writers, CBS Sports) - Brian CushingBrian Cushing-Houston Texans:Cushing was drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans.He scored his first career points on October 4, 2009 when he recorded a safety against the Oakland Raiders. The safety was the first recorded by a Texan since the 2002 season.Cushing was...
, Southern California (Sports Illustrated) - Mark HerzlichMark HerzlichSandon Mark Herzlich, Jr. is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011...
, Boston College2008 Boston College Eagles football teamThe 2008 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football season. It was Boston College's fourth season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The Eagles were led by...
(Pro Football Weekly, College Football News, Rivals.com)
Cornerback
- Malcolm JenkinsMalcolm Jenkins-New Orleans Saints:Jenkins was the first cornerback to be taken by the Saints in the first round since Oregon's Alex Molden went at No. 11 in the 1996 NFL Draft. On August 9, 2009 the Saints agreed to terms with Jenkins on a five-year, $19 million contract....
, Ohio State (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, ESPN,CBS Sports, Pro Football Weekly, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Alphonso SmithAlphonso SmithAlphonso Smith, Jr. is a professional football cornerback for the Detroit Lions. Smith played college football at Wake Forest...
, Wake Forest (AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, CBS Sports) - D. J. MooreD. J. MooreDavid James "D.J." Moore is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.-College career:...
, Vanderbilt2008 Vanderbilt Commodores football teamThe 2008 Vanderbilt Commodores football team represented Vanderbilt University during the 2008–09 college football season. The team's head coach was Bobby Johnson, who served his seventh season in the position...
(Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Victor HarrisMacho HarrisVictor "Macho" Harris, jr is an American football free agent safety of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Virginia Tech2008 Virginia Tech Hokies football teamThe 2008 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represents Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's head coach is Frank Beamer. Prior to the season, the Hokies were expected to be in a rebuilding mode, recovering after the...
(Sporting News, Sports Illustrated)
Safety
- Eric BerryEric BerryJames Eric Berry , nicknamed "The Fifth Dimension" is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted 5th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.-High school career:Berry played at Creekside High School in...
, Tennessee2008 Tennessee Volunteers football teamThe 2008 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee in the college football season of 2008–2009. The team was coached by head football coach Phillip Fulmer, in his 16th and final season as head coach. The Vols played their home games in Neyland Stadium and competed...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com) - Taylor MaysTaylor MaysTaylor Mays is an American football safety for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.He played college football at USC...
, Southern California (Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, College Football News, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports) - Rashad JohnsonRashad JohnsonJulian Rashad Johnson is an American American football player. He is currently a safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 3rd round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Alabama (AFCA-Coaches, Rivals.com) - Morgan BurnettMorgan BurnettMorgan Mark Burnett is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and was drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft with the 71st overall pick.-High school career:...
, Georgia Tech (Pro Football Weekly)
Kicker
- Louie SakodaLouie SakodaLouie Sakoda is a kicker and punter for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. In college, he played for the Utah Utes...
, Utah2008 Utah Utes football teamThe 2008 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah in the college football season of 2008–2009. The team, coached by 4th year head football coach Kyle Whittingham, plays its home games in Rice–Eccles Stadium...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated) - Graham GanoGraham GanoGraham Gano is an American football placekicker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State...
, Florida State2008 Florida State Seminoles football teamThe 2008 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football season. It was Florida State's 17th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference .The previous...
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Punter
- Kevin HuberKevin HuberKevin Huber is an American football punter for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played college football at Cincinnati and attended Archbishop McNicholas High School in Cincinnati. He was considered one of the top punter prospects in the 2009 NFL Draft...
, Cincinnati2008 Cincinnati Bearcats football teamThe 2008 Cincinnati Bearcats football team represents the University of Cincinnati in the college football season of 2008–2009. The team, coached by Brian Kelly, plays its homes game in Nippert Stadium. Kelly is in his second full season with the Bearcats after coaching them to a 31–21 win...
(AFCA-Coaches, Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Sports Illustrated, Rivals.com) - T. J. ConleyT. J. ConleyTimothy Joseph 'T. J.' Conley Jr. is an American football punter for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jets in 2009. He played college football at Idaho.-New York Jets:...
, IdahoIdaho Vandals footballThe Idaho Vandals are a college football team that represents the University of Idaho. The Vandals currently compete in the Western Athletic Conference of the Football Bowl Subdivision of NCAA Division I...
(Walter Camp, Sporting News, ESPN, College Football News) - Pat McAfeePat McAfeePatrick "Pat" McAfee is an American football punter for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was a placekicker, punter, and soccer player at West Virginia.-Freshman season:...
, West Virginia2008 West Virginia Mountaineers football teamThe 2008 West Virginia Mountaineers football team competed on behalf of West Virginia University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Bill Stewart, who took over after he led the Mountaineers to a 2008 Fiesta Bowl victory over the #3 Oklahoma Sooners as the...
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All-purpose player / return specialist
- Brandon JamesBrandon JamesBrandon Keith James is an American professional football wide receiver and kick returner for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League...
, Florida (FWAA-Writers-RS, Sporting News, CBS Sports, Rivals.com-PR) - Jeremy MaclinJeremy Maclin-2009 NFL Draft:Maclin was considered a top National Football League prospect following his second season, and roommate Sean Weatherspoon hoped to convince Maclin to return for his junior year instead of leaving Missouri for the 2009 NFL Draft. Weatherspoon’s efforts were unsuccessful, and on...
, Missouri (Associated Press, Walter Camp-KR, Sports Illustrated-AP) - Percy HarvinPercy HarvinWilliam Percival "Percy" Harvin, III is an American football wide receiver, return specialist, and running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League...
, Florida (AFCA-Coaches, Rivals.com-AP) - Joe BurnettJoe BurnettJoe Burnett is a CFL cornerback who currently plays for the Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football for the UCF Knights and high school football at Eustis High School in Eustis...
, Central Florida2008 UCF Knights football teamThe 2008 UCF Knights football team represented the University of Central Florida in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Their head coach was George O'Leary, in his fifth season with the team. For the second season, the UCF Knights played all of their home games at Bright House Networks...
(ESPN, Sports Illustrated-KR/PR) - Michael Ray GarvinMichael Ray GarvinMichael Ray Garvin is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
, Florida State2008 Florida State Seminoles football teamThe 2008 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football season. It was Florida State's 17th season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference .The previous...
, (Sporting News-KR) - Antonio BrownAntonio Brown (wide receiver b. 1988)Antonio Brown is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played collegiate football for the Central Michigan Chippewas. While at Central Michigan, he was named a first-team All-American by The Sporting News as a punt returner in 2008 and 2009...
, Central MichiganCentral Michigan UniversityCentral Michigan University is a public research university located in Mount Pleasant in the U.S. state of Michigan...
(College Football News) - Perrish CoxPerrish Cox-Off the field troubles:In August 2009, Cox was arrested in for driving with a suspended license.He was also suspended from the Cotton Bowl in his senior season by head coach Mike Gundy for violating the team curfew rule....
, Oklahoma State (CBS Sports-KR) - Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati (Rivals.com-KR)
- Travis SheltonTravis SheltonTravis Shelton is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Shelton also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2010. He played college football at Temple.-College career:In 2004, Shelton scored one...
, TempleTemple UniversityTemple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
(College Football News-KR) - Derrick Williams, Penn State (Pro Football Weekly-RS)