Two Heisman Trophy finalists in quarterback Deshaun Watson (Clemson) and running back Christian McCaffrey (Stanford) headline the 2016 Football Gameplan Preseason FBS All-American Team as announced today by Football Gameplan.
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Here is Football Gameplan’s 2016 Preseason FBS All-American Team special
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Clemson QB Deshaun Watson became the first FBS player in college football history to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in the same season. A remarkable year for the 6’2 215lbs junior who help lead the Tigers to the CFB Playoffs National Championship Game. Defensive Back Jabrill Peppers of Michigan played all over the field last year for the Wolverines – including offense and kickoff/punt returner. The junior defensive back finished 2015 with 45 tackles, 5 1/2 tackles for loss and 10 pass breakups.
1st Team Offense
QB – Deshaun Watson – 6’2 215 – Clemson, Jr.
RB – Leonard Fournette – 6’1 230 – LSU, Jr.
RB – Dalvin Cook – 5’11 205 – Florida State, Jr.
FB – Jaylen Samuels – 5’11 223 – North Carolina State, Jr.
WR – Calvin Ridley – 6’1 190 – Alabama, Soph.
WR – JuJu Smith-Schuster – 6’2 215 – USC, Jr.
TE – O.J. Howard – 6’5 242 – Alabama, Sr.
OL – Cam Robinson – 6’5 327 – Alabama, Jr.
OL – Roderick Johnson – 6’7 307 – Florida State, Jr.
OL – Pat Elflein – 6’3 300 – Ohio State, Sr.
OL – Dan Feeney – 6’4 310 – Indiana, Sr.
OL – Zach Banner – 6’9 360 – USC, Sr.
AP – Christian McCaffrey – 6’0 205 – Stanford, Jr.
1st Team Defense
DL – Myles Garrett – 6’5 262 – Texas A&M, Jr.
DL – Jonathan Allen – 6’3 294 – Alabama, Sr.
DL – Malik McDowell – 6’6 280 – Michigan State, Jr.
DL – Derek Barnett – 6’3 257 – Tennessee, Jr.
LB – Reuben Foster – 6’1 240 – Alabama, Sr.
LB – Raekwon McMillian – 6’2 240 – Ohio State, Jr.
LB – Anthony Walker – 6’1 235 – Northwestern, Jr.
DB – Jabrill Peppers – 6’1 208 – Michigan, Jr.
DB – Jalen Tabor – 6’0 199 – Florida, Jr.
DB – Desmond King – 5’11 203 – Iowa, Sr.
DB – Jamal Adams – 6’1 211 – LSU, Jr.
1st Team Specialists
K – Jake Elliott – 5’10 165 – Memphis, Sr.
P – JK Scott – 6’5 198 – Alabama, Jr.
KR – Evan Berry – 5’11 207 – Tennessee, Jr.
PR – Cameron Sutton – 5’11 186 – Tennessee, Sr.
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Both wide receivers James Washington (Oklahoma State) and Christian Kirk (Texas A&M) were big time playmakers last season. Washington averaged an eye-popping 20.5 yards per catch. Kirk led the Aggies in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, and kickoff and punt return yardage. USC’s Adoree’ Jackson makes the squad as both an All-Purpose player and as a defensive back. Jackson is truly one of the unique players in college football, playing extensively on both sides of the ball.
2nd Team Offense
QB – Baker Mayfield – 6’1 212 – Oklahoma, Sr.
RB – Samaje Perine – 5’10 235 – Oklahoma, Jr.
RB – Royce Freeman – 5’11 230 – Oregon, Jr.
FB – Sam Rogers – 5’10 228 – Virginia Tech, Sr.
WR – James Washington – 6’0 205 – Oklahoma State, Jr.
WR – Christian Kirk – 5’11 200 – Texas A&M, Soph.
TE – Jordan Leggett – 6’5 255 – Clemson, Sr.
OL – Adam Bisnowaty – 6’6 300 – Pitt, Sr.
OL – Ethan Pocic – 6’7 309 – LSU, Sr.
OL – Dan Voltz – 6’3 301 – Wisconsin, Sr.
OL – Braden Smith – 6’6 286 – Auburn, Jr.
OL – Connor McDermott – 6’9 310 – UCLA, Jr.
AP – Adoree’ Jackson – 5’11 185 – USC, Jr.
2nd Team Defense
DL – Carlos Watkins – 6’3 300 – Clemson, Sr.
DL – Chris Wormley – 6’5 303 – Michigan, Sr.
DL – Eddie Vanderdoes – 6’3 305 – UCLA, Jr.
DL – Arden Key – 6’6 234 – LSU, Soph.
LB – Jarrad Davis – 6’2 240 – Florida, Sr.
LB – Zach Cunningham – 6’4 230 – Vanderbilt – Jr.
LB – Devonte Fields – 6’4 245 – Louisville, Sr.
DB – Eddie Jackson – 6’0 194 – Alabama, Sr.
DB – Jourdan Lewis – 5’10 175 – Michigan, Sr.
DB – Adoree’ Jackson – 5’11 185 – USC, Jr.
DB – Budda Baker – 5’10 184 – Washington, Jr.
2nd Team Specialists
K – Andy Phillips – 5’11 209 – Utah, Sr.
P – Austin Rehkow – 6’3 208 – Idaho, Sr.
KR – DeVon Edwards – 5’9 180 – Duke, Sr.
PR – Will Likely – 5’7 175 – Maryland, Sr.
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Larry Rose III of New Mexico State ran for over 1,600 yards last season at 6.9 yards per carry, averaging 137 yards per game. Navy Midshipmen return specialist Dishan Romaine averaged a healthy 27.3 yards per kickoff return. Florida Atlantic’s defensive end Trey Hendrickson makes the list after an impressive junior season that saw him accumulate 13.5 sacks.
3rd Team Offense
QB – Josh Rosen – 6’4 210 – UCLA, Soph.
RB – Sony Michel – 5’11 212 – Georgia, Jr.
RB – Larry Rose III – 5’11 184 – New Mexico State, Jr.
FB – Darrin Laufasa – 6’1 250 – UTEP, Sr.
WR – Corey Davis – 6’3 213 – Western Michigan, Sr.
WR – Richie James – 5’9 177 – Middle Tennessee State, Soph.
TE – Jake Butt – 6’6 250 – Michigan, Sr.
OL – Brian Allen – 6’3 303 – Michigan State, Jr.
OL – Dan Skipper – 6’10 326 – Arkansas, Sr.
OL – Avery Gennesy – 6’5 310 – Texas A&M, Sr.
OL – Nico Siragusa – 6’5 335 – San Diego State, Sr.
OL – Greg Pyke – 6’6 313 – Georgia, Sr.
AP – Jeremy McNichols – 5’9 207 – Boise State, Jr.
3rd Team Defense
DL – DeMarcus Walker – 6’3 273 – Florida State, Sr.
DL – Charles Walker – 6’2 299 – Oklahoma, Jr.
DL – Carl Lawson – 6’2 257 – Auburn, Jr.
DL – Trey Hendrickson – 6’4 270 – Florida Atlantic, Sr.
LB – Malik Jefferson – 6’3 238 – Texas, Soph.
LB – Kendall Beckwith – 6’2 250 – LSU, Jr.
LB – Jalen Reeves-Maybin – 6’0 225 – Tennessee, Sr.
DB – Derwin James – 6’3 213 – Florida State, Soph.
DB – Cameron Sutton – 5’10 186 – Tennessee, Sr.
DB – Cordrea Tankersly – 6’1 195 – Clemson, Sr.
DB – Tre’Davious White – 5’11 191 – LSU, Sr.
3rd Team Specialists
K – Daniel Carlson – 6’4 214 – Auburn, Jr.
P – Cameron Johnston – 5’11 195 – Ohio State, Sr.
KR – Dishan Romaine – 5’11 175 – Navy, Sr.
PR – Ryan Switzer – 5’10 188 – North Carolina, Sr.
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Total FBS All-Americans by Conference
ACC: 14
American: 2
Big 12: 5
Big Ten: 14
Conference USA: 3
Mid-American: 1
Mountain West: 2
Pac 12: 10
SEC: 29
Sun Belt: 2
