The 2006 All-Big 12 Conference football team consists of

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players chosen as All-

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players for the 2006 Big 12 Conference football season. The conference recognizes two official All-Big 12 selectors: (1) the Big 12 conference coaches selected separate offensive and defensive units and named first- and second-team players (the "Coaches" team); and (2) a panel of sports writers and broadcasters covering the Big 12 also selected offensive and defensive units and named first- and second-team players (the "Media" team).

Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Zac Taylor Zachary William Taylor (born May 10, 1983) is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Beginning his NFL career as an offensive assistant, he was the quarterbacks coach f ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Chase Daniel William Chase Daniel (born October 7, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri and was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted f ...

, Missouri (Coaches-2) *

Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy (born September 5, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Longhorns football, Texas, where he won several awards and honor ...

, Texas (Media-2)

Running backs

Jon Cornish Jon Cornish (born November 5, 1984) is a former Canadian football running back who played nine seasons with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 13th overall in the 2006 CFL Draft after playing college fo ...

, Kansas (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Adrian Peterson Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set the ...

, Oklahoma (Coaches-1; Media-2) * Brandon Jackson, Nebraska (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Jorvorskie Lane Jorvorskie Javion Lane (born February 4, 1987) is a former American football fullback. He played tailback and fullback for the Texas A&M Aggies college football team. He played tailback during his freshman through junior seasons, and switched ...

, Texas A&M (Coaches-2) *

Jamaal Charles Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the University of Texas, where he won the 2006 Rose Bowl, and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third ro ...

, Texas (Media-2)

Centers

Lyle Sendlein Lyle Sendlein (born March 16, 1984) is a former American football center. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Texas. Early years Coached by Ron Estabrook at Chaparral High Sch ...

, Texas (Coaches-2; Media-1) * David Ochoa, Kansas (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Scott Stephenson, Iowa State (Coaches-2) *

Cody Wallace Cody Layne Wallace (born November 26, 1984) is a former American football guard and center. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M. Wallace was also a membe ...

, Texas A&M (Coaches-2) *

Matt Slauson Matthew Benjamin Slauson (born February 18, 1986) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears, San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, and Indi ...

, Nebraska (Media-2)

Guards

Kasey Studdard Kasey Studdard (born July 1, 1984) is a former American football offensive guard who played in the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Denver Broncos tackle Dave Studdard, he was drafted by the Texans in the sixth round (183rd overa ...

, Texas (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Brian Daniels, Colorado (Media-2) * Kirk Elder, Texas A&M (Media-2) * Manuel Ramirez, Texas Tech (Media-2)

Tackles

Justin Blalock Justin Christopher Blalock (born December 20, 1983) is a former American football offensive guard who played eight seasons with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Texas at A ...

, Texas (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Corey Hilliard Corey Hilliard (born April 26, 1985) is a former American football offensive tackle who played seven years in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma State, before being drafted by the New England Patriots in th ...

, Oklahoma State (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Chris Messner, Oklahoma (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Joel Clinger, Missouri (Coaches-1) * Glenn January, Texas Tech (Coaches-2)

Tight ends

* Martin Rucker, Missouri (Coaches-1) *

Chase Coffman Chase Allen Coffman (born November 10, 1986) is a former American football tight end. He played college football for the University of Missouri, earned consensus All-American honors, and was recognized as the best college tight end in the count ...

, Missouri (Media-1) *

Martellus Bennett Martellus Demond Bennett (born March 10, 1987) is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football at Texas A&M and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second ...

, Texas A&M (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Receivers

Adarius Bowman Adarius Bowman (born July 10, 1985) is a former American professional gridiron football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Bowman has also been ...

, Oklahoma State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Joel Filani Joel O. Filani (born December 8, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver, and is the current wide receivers coach for the Washington State Cougars Football Team. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL ...

, Texas Tech (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Limas Sweed Limas Lee Sweed Jr. (born December 25, 1984) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was part of their Super Bowl XLIII championship team, beating the A ...

, Texas (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Malcolm Kelly Malcolm Xavier Kelly (born December 30, 1986) is an American football coach and former wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the second round (51st overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Washington Reds ...

, Oklahoma (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Chris Alexander, Texas A&M (Coaches-2) *

Maurice Purify Maurice "Mo" Purify (born January 17, 1986) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Nebraska. Purify also play ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-2) *

Dominique Zeigler Dominique Zeigler (born October 11, 1984) is a former American football wide receiver. He was initially signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Baylor. His nickname among players and fans is "Ziggy ...

, Baylor (Coaches-2)

Defensive selections

Defensive linemen

* Ian Campbell, Kansas State (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Adam Carriker Adam Eugene Carriker (born May 6, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. He also played for the ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright (born October 15, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado. Early years Wright ...

, Colorado (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Larry Birdine, Oklahoma (Coaches-1) *

C. J. Ah You Charles "C. J." Ah You, Jr. (born July 7, 1982) is an American football coach and former defensive end. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft and spent most of his career with the St. Louis Rams. He pl ...

, Oklahoma (Coaches-1) *

Tim Crowder Timothy C. Crowder (born June 30, 1985) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas. Crowder has also played for the Tampa Bay ...

, Texas (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Keyunta Dawson Keyunta Dawson (born September 13, 1985) is a former American football linebacker and defensive end. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Dawson played college football at Texas Tech University. ...

, Texas Tech (Coaches-2; Media-2) *

Victor DeGrate Victor DeGrate, Jr. (born February 8, 1985) is a former American football defensive end. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Oklahoma State. DeGrate was also member of the Detroit ...

, Oklahoma State (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Jay Moore, Nebraska (Coaches-2) * Brian Smith, Missouri (Coaches-2) * Chris Harrington, Texas A&M (Media-2) * James McClinton, Kansas (Media-2)

Linebackers

Rufus Alexander Rufus Alexander (born April 12, 1983 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and later played for the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit ...

, Oklahoma (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Marcus Bacon, Missouri (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Bo Ruud Bo Ruud (born September 2, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska Cornhuskers football, Nebraska. Ruud has also b ...

, Nebraska (Coaches-1) * Brandon Archer, Kansas State (Coaches-2; Media-1) *

Alvin Bowen Alvin Bowen (born December 24, 1983) is a former gridiron football linebacker. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa State. Bowen has also played for the Washington R ...

, Iowa State (Coaches-2; Media-1) * Joe Pawelek, Baylor (Coaches-2) *

Jordon Dizon Jordon Dizon (born January 16, 1986) is a retired American football linebacker who currently serves as a National Scout for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He last played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football Le ...

, Colorado (Media-2) * Zach Latimer, Oklahoma (Media-2) * Ty McKenzie, Iowa State (Media-2) * Justin Warren, Texas A&M (Media-2)

Defensive backs

* Michael Griffin, Texas (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Aaron Ross, Texas (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Aqib Talib Aqib Talib (born February 13, 1986) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Kansas, where he received consensus All-American honors, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first ro ...

, Kansas (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Melvin Bullitt, Texas A&M (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Terrence Wheatley Terrence Wheatley (born May 5, 1985) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Colorado and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Wheatley has also been a member of t ...

, Colorado (Coaches-1; Media-2) *

Reggie Smith Carl Reginald Smith (born April 2, 1945) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder and afterwards served as a coach and front office executive. He also played in the Nippon Profe ...

, Oklahoma (Coaches-2; Media-1) * David Overstreet, Missouri (Coaches-2; Media-2) * Nic Harris, Oklahoma (Coaches-2) * Marcus Watt, Kansas State (Coaches-2) * Marcus Walker, Oklahoma (Coaches-2) *

C. J. Wilson Christopher John Wilson (born November 18, 1980) is an American auto racing team owner and former professional baseball pitcher. Wilson pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers from 2005 to 2011 and the Los Angeles Angel ...

, Baylor (Media-2)

Special teams

Kickers

Mason Crosby Mason Walker Crosby (born September 3, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado, and earned unanimous All-American honors. The Packers chos ...

, Colorado (Coaches-1; Media-1) *

Garrett Hartley Garrett Hartley (born May 16, 1986) is an American football placekicker who is a free agent. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. Later that year he became the placekicker for the New Orleans Saints, for whom he ...

, Oklahoma (Coaches-2; Media-2)

Punters

Daniel Sepulveda Daniel Wade Sepulveda (born January 12, 1984) is a former American football punter who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL), all with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football for Baylor University, earned All- ...

, Baylor (Coaches-1; Media-1) * Matt Fodge, Oklahoma State (Coaches-2; Media-2)

All-purpose / Return specialists

Yamon Figurs Yamon Figurs (born January 10, 1983) is a former gridiron football wide receiver and return specialist. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State. Figurs was als ...

, Kansas State (Coaches-1) * Shannon Woods, Texas Tech (Media-1) * Aaron Ross, Texas (Coaches-2) *

Perrish Cox Perrish Eugene Cox (born January 10, 1987) is a former American football cornerback and return specialist. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma State. Early yea ...

, Oklahoma State (Media-2) *

Marlon Lucky Marlon Lucky (born February 28, 1986) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Nebraska. Early years Lucky lived in Dallas, Texas throu ...