Texas puts 4 players on preseason AP All-America team; 14 of the 27 first-team picks are from SEC
Summary
The Associated Press announced the preseason All-America college football team, with Texas having four players selected and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) having the most first-team picks at 14 out of 27. Notable players include Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, and returning All-Americans Ahmad Hardy and Leonard Moore.Key Facts
- Texas leads all teams with four players on the preseason AP All-America team.
- The SEC has 14 of the 27 first-team selections, the highest among conferences.
- The Big Ten conference has eight first-team players, including Oregon quarterback Dante Moore.
- Texas players named include Trevor Goosby (offensive lineman), Cam Coleman (wide receiver), Colin Simmons (defensive lineman), and Rasheem Biles (linebacker).
- Ohio State’s only first-team selection is wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who is also the Big Ten preseason offensive player of the year.
- Returning first-team All-Americans on the preseason team include Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore.
- Iowa’s Kade Pieper was voted first-team center, moving from guard to replace a key player.
- The final AP All-America team for the season will be announced in December.
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