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who have been honored by various selector organizations as the best players at their respective positions. The selector organizations award the "

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" honor annually following the conclusion of the fall college football season. The original All-America team was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by

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's (NCAA) service bureau, compiled the first list of All-Americans including first-team selections on teams created for a national audience that received national circulation with the intent of recognizing selections made from viewpoints that were nationwide. Since 1952,

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athletes, covering all NCAA championship sports. The 2012 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following College Football All-American first teams chosen by the following selector organizations:

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football and Division I men's basketball using a point system computed from All-America teams named by coaches associations or media sources. The system consists of three points for a first-team honor, two points for second-team honor, and one point for third-team honor. Honorable mention and fourth team or lower recognitions are not accorded any points. Football consensus teams are compiled by position and the player accumulating the most points at each position is named first team consensus all-American. Currently, the NCAA recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, AFCA, FWAA, ''TSN'', and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans. In 2012, there were 13 unanimous All-Americans.

Offense

Quarterback

Tajh Boyd Tajh Khiry Boyd (born September 25, 1990) is an American football coach and former quarterback who currently is an offensive assistant at Clemson. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college fo ...

, Clemson (AFCA) *

Johnny Manziel Johnathan Paul Manziel ( ; born December 6, 1992) is an American football quarterback for the FCF Zappers of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He played two seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) and was also a me ...

, Texas A&M -- CONSENSUS -- (AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, Scout, SI, CFN) * Ryan Nassib,

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(PFW)

Running back

* Montee Ball,

Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M ...

-- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, AP, WCFF, ESPN, PFW) *

Kenjon Barner Kenjon Fa'terrel Barner (born April 28, 1989) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the University of Oregon and received All-American honors. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the six ...

Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...

-- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, ESPN, Scout, SI) *

Le'Veon Bell Le'Veon Andrew Bell Sr. ( ; born February 18, 1992) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted 48th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 201 ...

Michigan State Michigan State University (Michigan State, MSU) is a public land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, the first of its kind in the United States. It i ...

(CFN) * Ka'Deem Carey,

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-- CONSENSUS -- (AP, TSN, WCFF, CBS, Scout, SI, CFN) * Johnathan Franklin,

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(FWAA, CBS)

Fullback

* J. C. Copeland, LSU (PFW)

Wide receiver

Stedman Bailey Stedman D. Bailey (born November 11, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at West Virginia. Bailey received All-American honors, and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2013 NF ...

West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the ...

(FWAA, CBS, CFN) * Marqise Lee,

Southern California Southern California (commonly shortened to SoCal) is a geographic and cultural region that generally comprises the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. It includes the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the second most populous urban ...

-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN) *

Sammy Watkins Samuel Benjamin Watkins IV (born June 14, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills fourth overall in ...

, Clemson (PFW) * Terrance Williams, Baylor -- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, Scout, SI)

Tight end

* Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame (PFW, CFN) *

Zach Ertz Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft and later won Super ...

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-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, Scout, SI)

Offensive line

Jonathan Cooper Jonathan Javell Cooper (born January 19, 1990) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals seventh overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina, where he earned All-American hono ...

North Carolina North Carolina () is a U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 28th largest and List of states and territories of the United ...

-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN) * Eric Fisher, Central Michigan (PFW) * D. J. Fluker,

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(CBS, Scout) * Travis Frederick,

(PFW) *

Dalton Freeman Dalton Freeman (born June 18, 1990) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Clemson. A native of Pelion, South Caroli ...

, Clemson (AFCA) *

Gabe Ikard Gabe Ikard (born September 26, 1990) is a former American football center of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Oklahoma and spent parts of ...

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(CFN) *

Luke Joeckel Luke Tobias Joeckel (; born November 6, 1991) is a former American football offensive lineman. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars second overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M, starting all 37 games at ...

, Texas A&M -- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN) * Barrett Jones,

-- CONSENSUS -- (AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, Scout, SI) * Taylor Lewan,

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(AP, WCFF, ESPN, SI, CFN) * Jake Matthews, Texas A&M (FWAA) * Ricky Wagner,

(CFN) * Chance Warmack,

-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI) *

David Yankey David Famiyekyi Yankey (born January 18, 1992) is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football at Stanford, where he was a two-time consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, ...

-- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, TSN)

Defense

Defensive line

* Jadeveon Clowney,

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-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN) * Sharrif Floyd,

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(TSN) * Johnathan Hankins,

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(Scout) * Chris Jones,

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(FWAA) * Bennie Logan, LSU (PFW) *

Star Lotulelei Starlite Lotulelei Jr. ( ; born December 20, 1989) is a Tongan professional American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college f ...

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(AP, WCFF, Scout) *

Damontre Moore Damontre Lamounte Moore (born September 11, 1992) is an American gridiron football defensive end for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. ...

, Texas A&M -- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, ESPN, CFN) *

Will Sutton William Sutton (born October 3, 1991) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State. As a member of the 2012 team, S ...

, Arizona State -- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, AP, TSN, CBS, SI, CFN) *

Stephon Tuitt Stephon Jakiel Tuitt (born May 23, 1993) is a former American football defensive end who played eight seasons, all with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2014 ...

, Notre Dame (CBS, ESPN, SI) *

Björn Werner Björn Werner (; born August 30, 1990) is a German-born former American football defensive end. He played college football at Florida State, where he earned All-American recognition, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts of the National ...

Florida State Florida State University (FSU) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. Founded in 1851, it is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in the sta ...

-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, PFW, Scout) * Jesse Williams,

(CFN) * Sylvester Williams,

(PFW)

Linebacker

* Arthur Brown, Kansas State (FWAA) *

Khaseem Greene Khaseem Greene (born February 4, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers. Early years Greene was born in Elizabeth, New ...

, Rutgers (ESPN, CFN) * Jarvis Jones,

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-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN) *

Dion Jordan Dion Rory Jordan (born March 5, 1990) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Oregon and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the third pick of the 2013 NFL Draft. He has also been a member ...

(PFW) * Michael Mauti, Penn State (ESPN) *

Kevin Minter Kevin Christopher Minter (born December 3, 1990) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU, where he earned first ...

, LSU (SI) * C. J. Mosley,

-- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, AP, TSN, WCFF, CBS, Scout, SI) * Manti Te'o, Notre Dame -- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, SI, CFN)

Defensive back

Johnthan Banks Johnthan Shuntay Banks (born October 3, 1989) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Mississippi State, where he received All-America honors. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the ...

, Mississippi State (FWAA, WCFF, Scout) *

Matt Elam Matthew D. Elam (born September 21, 1991) is an American football safety for the Orlando Guardians of the XFL. He played college football at Florida, where he earned All-American honors. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first rou ...

(AP, TSN, CBS, Scout, SI, CFN) * Tony Jefferson,

(PFW) *

Dee Milliner DeMarcus Armon "Dee" Milliner (born September 14, 1991) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama, and was recognized as a conse ...

-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, Scout, CFN) * Jordan Poyer, Oregon State -- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, AP, TSN, WCFF, CBS, SI) *

Eric Reid Eric Todd Reid Jr. (born December 10, 1991) is a former American football Safety (gridiron football position), safety. He played college football for LSU Tigers football, Louisiana State University (LSU), and received consensus College Football ...

, LSU -- CONSENSUS -- (AFCA, FWAA, ESPN, Scout) *

Bradley Roby Bradley Roby (born May 1, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oh ...

(ESPN) *

Logan Ryan Logan may refer to: Places * Mount Logan (disambiguation) Australia * Logan (Queensland electoral district), an electoral district in the Queensland Legislative Assembly * Logan, Victoria, small locality near St. Arnaud * Logan City, local gove ...

, Rutgers (PFW) * Phillip Thomas, Fresno State -- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, SI, CFN) * Kenny Vaccaro,

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(PFW) *

Jason Verrett Jason Verrett (born June 18, 1991) is an American football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football ...

, TCU (SI, CFN)

Special teams

Kicker

Dustin Hopkins Dustin Hopkins (born October 1, 1990) is an American football placekicker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of ...

(WCFF, CBS, Scout, ESPN, PFW) *

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, Tulane -- CONSENSUS -- (AP, FWAA, SI, CFN) *

Quinn Sharp Quinn Sharp (born November 12, 1989) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. High school career Sharp played football & baseball at Mansfield Summit High School in Arlington, Texas. ...

Oklahoma State Oklahoma (; Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a state in the South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the north, Missouri on the northeast, Arkansas on the east, ...

(AFCA) *

Caleb Sturgis Caleb James Sturgis (born August 9, 1989) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football at Florida, setting team records for field goals completed in a season and a career, and was recognized as an All-American. He was ...

(TSN)

Punter

* Ryan Allen,

Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech, La. Tech, or simply Tech) is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activi ...

-- UNANIMOUS -- (AFCA, AP, FWAA, TSN, WCFF, CBS, ESPN, PFW, SI, CFN) * Kyle Christy,

(Scout)

All-purpose / return specialist

Dri Archer Adrion Dante "Dri" Archer (born August 9, 1991) is a former American football running back and return specialist. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kent State. ...

, Kent State -- CONSENSUS -- (FWAA, TSN, WCFF, ESPN, Scout) *

Tavon Austin Tavon Wesley Austin (born March 15, 1990) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at West Virginia where he received All-American honors twice. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first ro ...

(AFCA, AP, CBS, PFW, Scout, SI) * Reggie Dunn,

(CBS, ESPN) *

Duke Johnson Randy "Duke" Johnson Jr. (born September 23, 1993) is an American football running back for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (77th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. ...

Miami Miami ( ), officially the City of Miami, known as "the 305", "The Magic City", and "Gateway to the Americas", is a coastal metropolis and the county seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida, United States. With a population of 442,241 at ...

(CFN) *

Venric Mark Venric Emeka-Wococha Mark is an American football running back, return specialist and wide receiver who is currently a free agent. Mark attended after previously playing for Northwestern. He has completed his redshirt junior season for the 2 ...

, Northwestern (FWAA, TSN, CBS) *

Quincy McDuffie Quincy McDuffie (born September 24, 1990) is an American professional Canadian football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CF ...

, UCF (SI) * Tramaine Thompson, Kansas State (CFN)

Notes

References

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Offense

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Fullback

Wide receiver

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Kicker

Punter

All-purpose / return specialist

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Notes

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