Sporting News 2020 faculty soccer All-Americans

Sporting News’ 2020 All-American crew choice options gamers from all 10 FBS conferences.

The 4 College Football Playoff groups mixed to place 16 gamers on our first and second groups. Alabama led all colleges with seven picks, together with six first-team gamers. Quarterback Mac Jones, working again Najee Harris and receiver DeVonta Smith had been amongst these picks. Ohio State, Notre Dame and Clemson mixed for 9 gamers throughout our first and second groups.

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The SEC led all conferences with 13 picks, adopted by the ACC with 12. SN is one in all 5 shops used to find out consensus All-American standing. With that in thoughts, our 2020 All-American Team.

Sporting News 2020 All-American crew

First-team Offense

QB: Mac Jones, Alabama

Jones led the FBS with a 76.5 completion proportion, 11.4 yards per try and 202.3 passer ranking — a mark that’s barely greater than Joe Burrow’s 202.0 ranking final season. The Crimson Tide quarterback did that whereas totaling 3,739 yards, 32 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Jones operated the Alabama offense with exceptional effectivity and stood out in massive video games. He set the SEC championship recreation document with 418 passing yards towards Florida.

RB: Najee Harris, Alabama

Harris rushed for 1,262 yards and 24 touchdowns, breaking Alabama’s all-time data for dashing yards (3,639) and touchdowns (44). Harris is a well-rounded working again who continues to be an asset within the receiving recreation (32 receptions, 316 yards, three touchdowns). Harris capped that season with 5 scores within the SEC championship recreation towards the Gators, which ensured his spot on the crew this season.

RB: Breece Hall, Iowa State

The Cyclones had been one of many shock tales of 2020, and Hall’s dynamic expertise was an enormous a part of that success. He led the FBS with 1,606 yards from scrimmage. The sophomore opened the season with eight straight 100-yard video games, and he scored at the least one landing each contest. That consistency stood out all season.

WR: DeVonta Smith, Alabama

Smith led the FBS in receptions (98) and receiving yards (1,511), utilizing that manufacturing to amass 17 receiving touchdowns. He emerged as the most effective receiver in faculty soccer and took over video games. That included a 15-catch, 184-yard, two-touchdown efficiency within the SEC championship recreation. As a bonus, Smith averaged 24.9 yards per punt return including a rating. Smith is SN’s Player of the Year — the primary receiver to win the award since Michigan’s Desmond Howard in 1991.

WR: Elijah Moore, Ole Miss

The Ole Miss receiver pipeline is working easily, and this could possibly be an indication of issues to return below Lane Kiffin. Moore totaled 86 catches for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns in 2020, nabbing at the least 10 receptions in all however one recreation. He additionally had three video games of 200 receiving yards or extra. Moore advanced from a crimson zone goal right into a big-play receiver, and his 91-yard landing towards South Carolina showcased that big-play skill.

TE: Kyle Pitts, Florida

Pitts scored 4 touchdowns within the opener towards Ole Miss, and the 6-6, 246-pound tight finish remained a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses all year long. He had 43 receptions for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns — a median of 17.9 yards per catch. Despite batting accidents throughout the season, Pitts managed three video games with 100 yards or extra. He’s a Biletnikoff Award finalist, which demonstrates his worth as a dominant pass-catching choice.

OT: Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame

Eichenberg made the choice to remain in class, and that helped keep an skilled offensive line at Notre Dame that plowed by means of the ACC within the common season. The Irish produce other deserving choices up entrance, however Eichenberg stood out at sort out on a unit that averages greater than 200 yards passing and dashing per recreation. He is a 2020 Outland Award finalist, which is given to the highest inside lineman on both aspect of the ball.

OT: Alex Leatherwood, Alabama

The left sort out lived as much as his first-round billing as a veteran presence on Alabama’s offense. Leatherwood performed 600 snaps this season with only one penalty and two sacks allowed. He’s the surface anchor for Jones, and his versatility will proceed to repay on the subsequent degree.

G: Wyatt Davis, Ohio State

Davis is the one two-time SN first-team All-American on this listing. He opted again into the season when the Big Ten returned to play, and he picked up the place he left off in 2019. Ohio State averaged 275.7 dashing yards per recreation, and the inside paved the best way for Trey Sermon’s 331-yard efficiency within the Big Ten championship recreation.

G: Kenyon Green, Texas A&M

The sophomore constructed on a formidable first 12 months to turn out to be a dominant run-blocking power as a sophomore. That contributed to an improved Aggies’ offense that averaged 202.9 yards dashing per recreation. Kellen Mond took fewer sacks, and Green was one of many causes for that marked enchancment. Watch his inventory proceed to rise as an upperclassman.

C: Landon Dickerson, Alabama

Dickerson’s worth could possibly be seen when he suffered a season-ending damage within the SEC championship recreation towards Florida. He was a dominant power on the inside for an Alabama offense that averaged 189.8 dashing yards per recreation. Dickerson emerged as a crew chief, and is one in all three finalists for the Rimington Trophy. That would proceed a convention set by previous Alabama winners Barrett Jones (2012) and Ryan Kelly (2015).

ATH: Travis Etienne, Clemson

Etienne’s function in Clemson’s offense advanced in 2020. He rushed for 882 yards and 13 touchdowns, giving him a 7.3 yards-per-carry common for his profession. The Tigers additionally used Etienne extra on the perimeter, nonetheless, and he rewarded that with 44 catches for 524 yards and two touchdowns. He added 24.7 yards per kick return, too. Etienne has 6,011 yards from scrimmage for his profession.

First-team Defense

DL: Patrick Jones II, Pitt

Jones totaled 8.5 sacks final season, and he confirmed the identical consistency as a part of a pass-rushing tandem with Rashad Weaver. He improved in 2020 with 9 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss — each single-season highs — whereas totaling 42 tackles for the Panthers. Jones had two video games with three sacks this season and at the least one sort out for loss in six video games.

DL: Daviyon Nixon, Iowa

Nixon is an Outland Trophy finalist after an all-around season with the Hawkeyes that included 5.5 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in eight video games. He even added a 71-yard interception for a landing towards Penn State. The 6-3, 305-pound defensive sort out emerged as one of many largest playmakers within the Big Ten.

DL: Cade Hall, San Jose State

San Jose State was a shock unbeaten crew this season, and Hall earned Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors because of a 10-sack marketing campaign. Hall turned a dominant participant down the stretch, incomes two sacks within the MWC convention championship recreation towards Boise State. He’s one of many shock breakout performers of 2020.

DL: Darius Stills, West Virginia

The Mountaineers confirmed enchancment on protection, and Stills had a hand in that. He was a disruptive power on the inside, ending with 3.5 sacks and seven.5 tackles for loss. The 285-pound defensive sort out additionally emerged as a run-stopper en path to incomes Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year honors.

LB: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame

The Butkus Award winner was a relentless playmaker for the Irish of their first season within the ACC. He totaled 56 tackles and 11 tackles for loss, however notched three compelled fumbles and an interception. In two video games towards Clemson, Koramoah had 16 tackles — 4.5 for loss — a compelled fumble and fumble restoration for a landing. The Irish will rely on him of their return to the Playoff.

LB: Zaven Collins, Tulsa

Collins loved a exceptional season in main the Golden Hurricane to the AAC championship recreation. He had a full line of 54 tackles and seven.5 tackles for loss, nevertheless it was the 4 sacks and 4 interceptions — together with a walk-off pick-six towards Tulane — that earned the Nagurski Award winner some extra notoriety. He took benefit of the highlight.

LB: Chazz Surratt, North Carolina

The Tar Heels had ups and downs on protection, however Surratt was a constant playmaker within the center. He completed with 91 tackles, six sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss and an interception. The transformed quarterback lived as much as the preseason hype with 10 or extra tackles in 4 of North Carolina’s final six video games.

CB: Shaun Wade, Ohio State

Wade additionally made the choice to choose again into the Big Ten season, and he follows Jeff Okudah because the second straight Ohio State cornerback to be named to our first crew. Wade had two interceptions this season, together with an interception return for a landing on the proper time towards Indiana. The Big Ten’s Defensive Back of the Year completed with 20 tackles and three go breakups, and he’ll get one other probability towards Clemson within the CFP semifinals.

CB: Patrick Surtain II, Alabama

Surtain was Pro Football Focus’ high cornerback for many of the season, and was a constant lock-down defender in a 12 months the place Alabama improved towards the go. The Crimson Tide did not permit a passing landing for a five-game stretch at one level, and Surtain completed with an interception return for a landing and 7 go breakups.

S: Talanoa Hufanga, USC

Hufanga loved a breakout season for an improved Trojans crew. The Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year put up 62 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss, however emerged with the assistance of 4 interceptions and two compelled fumbles. Hufanga closed the season with back-to-back video games with double-digit tackles.

S: Brandon Joseph, Northwestern

Northwestern had the most effective defenses within the FBS, and the redshirt freshman performed a serious function in that success on the again finish. He had six interceptions, together with an acrobatic one-handed choose within the Big Ten championship recreation towards Ohio State. He had two picks every in key Big Ten West video games towards Wisconsin and Iowa, too. Joseph added 43 tackles on high of that.

First-team specialists

Okay: Jose Borregales, Miami

Borregales turned a difference-maker for the Hurricanes. He hit 90 % of his area aim tries, tied for the best mark amongst FBS kickers with at the least 20 makes an attempt this season. Borregales additionally hit 8 of 10 from 40 yards or extra and was clutch in shootout victories towards N.C. State and Louisville, going a mixed 7 for 7 on area aim makes an attempt.

P: Pressley Harvin III, Georgia Tech

Harvin — all 255 kilos of him — led the FBS with a 48.0 yards-per-punt common this season. That included simply three touchbacks, serving to the Yellow Jackets to complete second within the FBS in internet punting. Almost half of Harvin’s punts traveled 50 yards or extra.

RET: Avery Williams, Boise State

Williams is a simple alternative. He returned two kickoffs and two punts for touchdowns this season for the Broncos, combining for 762 return yards in simply seven video games. He closed his profession with 9 whole return touchdowns.

Second-team offense

QB: Kyle Trask, Florida
RB: Kyren Williams, Notre Dame
RB: Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
WR: Jonathan Adams Jr., Arkansas State
WR: Jaelon Darden, North Texas
TE: Hunter Long, Boston College
OT: Darian Kinnard, Kentucky
OT: Brady Christensen, BYU
G: Aaron Banks, Notre Dame
G: Ryan Neuzil, Appalachian State
C: Josh Myers, Ohio State
ATH: Javonte Williams, North Carolina

Second-team protection

DL: Tarron Jackson, Coastal Carolina
DL: Rashad Weaver, Pitt
DL: Patrick Johnson, Tulane
DL: Haskell Garrett, Ohio State
LB: Devin Lloyd, Utah
LB: Mike Rose, Iowa State
LB: Joseph Ossai, Texas
CB: Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
CB: Shemar Jean-Charles, Appalachian State
S: Tykee Smith, West Virginia
S: Trevon Moehrig, TCU

Second-team specialists

Okay: Will Reichard, Alabama
P: Lucas Dean, UTSA
RET: Trestan Ebner, Baylor