1995 College Football All-America Team
Encyclopedia
The 1995 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following All-American Teams: Associated Press
, United Press International
, Football Writers Association of America
, American Football Coaches Association
, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News
and Football News.
The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective positions. The original usage of the term All-America seems to have been to such a list selected by football pioneer Walter Camp in the 1890s. The NCAA officially recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, TSN, and FN to determine Consensus All-Americans.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
, United Press International
United Press International
United Press International is a once-major international news agency, whose newswires, photo, news film and audio services provided news material to thousands of newspapers, magazines and radio and television stations for most of the twentieth century...
, Football Writers Association of America
Football Writers Association of America
The Football Writers Association of America is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA...
, American Football Coaches Association
American Football Coaches Association
The American Football Coaches Association is an association of over 11,000 football coaches and staff on all levels. According to its constitution, some of the main goals of the American Football Coaches Association are to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and the profession of...
, Walter Camp Foundation, The Sporting News
The Sporting News
Sporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
and Football News.
The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective positions. The original usage of the term All-America seems to have been to such a list selected by football pioneer Walter Camp in the 1890s. The NCAA officially recognizes All-Americans selected by the AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, TSN, and FN to determine Consensus All-Americans.
Quarterback
- Tommie FrazierTommie FrazierTommie James Frazier, Jr. is a former American football player and coach in the United States. He played quarterback for the Nebraska Cornhuskers....
, Nebraska (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN) - Danny WuerffelDanny WuerffelDaniel Carl "Danny" Wuerffel is a former American college and professional football player who won the 1996 Heisman Trophy and the 1996 national football championship while playing college football for the University of Florida. After graduating from Florida, he played for four National Football...
, Florida (FN)
Running backs
- Eddie GeorgeEddie GeorgeEdward Nathan "Eddie" George, Jr. is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He played for the Tennessee Titans both in Tennessee and in Houston when the franchise was known as the Houston Oilers, and spent his final season with the Dallas Cowboys...
, Ohio State (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Troy Davis, Iowa State (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, TSN, FN)
Wide receivers
- Keyshawn JohnsonKeyshawn JohnsonJoseph Keyshawn Johnson is a former American football wide receiver, interior designer, business executive, author and current television broadcaster for sports channel ESPN. He retired from football on May 23, 2007 after an eleven-year career in the National Football League...
, USC (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Terry GlennTerry GlennTerry Tyree Glenn is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New England Patriots seventh overall in the 1996 NFL Draft...
, Ohio State (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Marcus Harris, Wyoming (AFCA-Coaches)
Tight end
- Marco BattagliaMarco BattagliaMarco Antonio Battaglia is a former American football tight end in the National Football League who played for five different teams. Battaglia played college football at Rutgers University and was chosen in second round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals...
, Rutgers (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN)
Guards/tackles
- Orlando PaceOrlando PaceOrlando Lamar Pace is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams first overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State. Pace has started all 16 games eight times and blocked for three straight NFL MVPs...
, Ohio State (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Jonathan OgdenJonathan OgdenJonathan Phillip Ogden is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Ravens.-College:He received his education at St. Albans School, excelling not only in football but also in track and field...
, UCLA (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Jason OdomJason OdomJason Brian Odom is a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League for four seasons during the 1990s...
, Florida (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Jeff HartingsJeff HartingsJeffrey Alan Hartings is a former professional American football center who is best known for his six-season tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers.-High School Years:...
, Penn State (UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, TSN) - Dan Neil, Texas (FWAA-Writers)
- Heath IrwinHeath IrwinHeath Spencer Irwin is a former American football guard in the National Football League . He played for the New England Patriots, the Miami Dolphins, and the St. Louis Rams...
, Colorado (AP)
Center
- Bryan Stoltenberg, Colorado (UPI, Walter Camp, FN)
- Clay ShiverClay ShiverSpencer Clay Shiver is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for three seasons for the Dallas Cowboys and one season for the Carolina Panthers....
, Florida State (AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN) - Aaron GrahamAaron GrahamAaron Geddes Graham is a former professional American football center in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Arizona Cardinals , the Oakland Raiders , and the Tennessee Titans ....
, Nebraska (AP, FN)
Ends
- Tony BrackensTony BrackensTony Lynn Brackens Jr. is a former defensive end in the NFL a born and raised in Fairfield, Texas.-College years:He played his college football at the University of Texas where he earned a reputation as a fierocus hitter. In 1995, Brackens was on the All-American team and was also on the...
, Texas (AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN) - Tim Colston, Kansas State (Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches)
- Cedric Jones, Oklahoma (FWAA-Writers, TSN)
- Jared TomichJared TomichJared James Tomich is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League. Tomich went to high school at Lake Central High School where he led his team to the 1993 state championship game. Lake Central recently retired his number. Tomich played college football for the...
, Nebraska (AP) - Mike VrabelMike VrabelMichael George "Mike" Vrabel is an assistant coach at Ohio State. He is a retired American football linebacker in the National Football League. Vrabel spent 14 seasons in the NFL, having played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and most recently, the Kansas City Chiefs...
, Ohio State (FN)
Tackles
- Tedy BruschiTedy BruschiTedy Lacap Bruschi is a former professional American football linebacker. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
, Arizona (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN) - Cornell BrownCornell BrownCornell Desmond Brown is the outside linebackers and assistant defensive line coach for Virginia Tech, and a former American football linebacker who played for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League from 1997-2004...
, Virginia Tech (AP, UPI, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Marcus Jones, North Carolina (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches)
- Brandon MitchellBrandon Mitchell (defensive end)Brandon Mitchell is a former American football defensive lineman who played eight seasons in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXXVI for the New England Patriots....
, Texas A&M (Walter Camp) - Jason HornJason HornJason Horn is a former All-American defensive tackle who played for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1992 to 1995. Horn grew up on a farm near Lafayette, Indiana, and joined the Wolverines in 1992. Horn played in 48 games over four years at the University of Michigan, compiling 169...
, Michigan (AFCA-Coaches)
Linebackers
- Zach ThomasZach ThomasZachary Michael Thomas is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech....
, Texas Tech (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Pat FitzgeraldPat Fitzgerald-External links:*...
, Northwestern (AP, UPI, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN) - Kevin Hardy, Illinois (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN)
- Ray Lewis, Miami (Fla.) (AP, UPI)
- Simeon RiceSimeon RiceSimeon James Rice [] is a former American football defensive end, last playing in 2009. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals third overall in the 1996 NFL Draft...
, Illinois (Walter Camp, FN)
Backs
- Aaron BeasleyAaron BeasleyAaron Bruce Beasley is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He played collegially at West Virginia University...
, West Virginia (UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FN) - Lawyer MilloyLawyer MilloyLawyer Marzell Milloy is an American football safety. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Washington....
, Washington (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Chris CantyChris Canty (defensive back)Christopher Shawn Patrick Canty is an American football cornerback in the Arena Football League.-High school and college:Born in Long Beach, California, Canty attended Eastern High School in Voorhees, New Jersey...
, Kansas State (AP, UPI, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Greg MyersGreg Myers (American football)Greg Myers is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State....
, Colorado State (AP, UPI, Walter Camp, TSN) - Alex MoldenAlex MoldenAlex M. Molden is a former American football defensive back who was drafted 11th in the 1996 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints...
, Oregon (AFCA-Coaches) - Adrian Robinson, Baylor (AFCA-Coaches)
- Ray MickensRay MickensRay Mickens is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Mickens and his wife, Nicole, have a daughter, Kamray, and two sons, Ray Jr and Trayvon...
, Texas A&M (Walter Camp) - Kevin AbramsKevin AbramsKevin R. Abrams is a former professional American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
, Syracuse (FWAA-Writers, TSN) - Marcus ColemanMarcus ColemanMarcus Coleman is a former safety in the National Football League . Coleman played college football at Texas Tech. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on April 18, 2006, and was selected by the Houston Texans in the 2002 NFL Expansion Draft and played with that team for three seasons...
, Texas Tech (FWAA-Writers) - Percy EllsworthPercy EllsworthPercy Daniel Ellsworth III is an American football safety in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns. Ellsworth joined the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996 after playing college football at the University of Virginia. He was teammates with Tiki...
, Virginia (FN)
Punter
- Brad MaynardBrad MaynardBradley "Brad" Alan Maynard is an American football punter for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft...
, Ball State (AP, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, TSN, FN) - Will Brice, Virginia (FWAA-Writers)
All-purpose / kick returners
- Marvin HarrisonMarvin HarrisonMarvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...
, Syracuse (FWAA-Writers-Ret, TSN-Ret) - Leeland McElroyLeeland McElroyLeeland McElroy is a former professional American football player who played running back for two seasons for the Arizona Cardinals.-High School and College:...
, Texas A&M (AP-All-purpose)