1996 College Football All-America Team
Encyclopedia
The 1996 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following All-American Teams: Associated Press
, 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, 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...
, 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, AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, TSN, and FN to determine Consensus All-Americans.
Quarterback
- 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 (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, TSN, FN) - Jake PlummerJake PlummerJason Steven "Jake" Plummer is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State....
, Arizona State (FWAA-Writers)
Running backs
- Byron HanspardByron HanspardByron Courtnay Hanspard, Sr. is a running back who played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back in 1996. He later played in the NFL.-College:...
, Texas Tech (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN, FN) - Troy Davis, Iowa State (AP, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN, FN)
- Warrick DunnWarrick DunnWarrick De'Mon Dunn is a former American football running back, and current minority owner of the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Florida State...
, Florida State (FWAA-Writers) - Darnell AutryDarnell AutryHarrington Darnell Autry is a former American football player who played college football at Northwestern University. In his sophomore season, he helped lead the Northwestern Wildcats to the Big Ten Championship and the 1996 Rose Bowl...
, Northwestern (AFCA-Coaches)
Wide receivers
- Marcus Harris, Wyoming (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, FN)
- Ike HilliardIke HilliardIsaac Jason "Ike" Hilliard is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver for twelve seasons in the National Football League during the 1990s and 2000s. He played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played professionally for...
, Florida (AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, FN) - Reidel AnthonyReidel AnthonyReidel Clarence Anthony is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for five seasons in the 1990s and early 2000s...
, Florida (AP, TSN) - Rae CarruthRae CarruthRae Carruth is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers...
, Colorado, (TSN)
Tight end
- David LaFleurDavid LaFleurDavid Alan LaFleur is a former American football tight end in the National Football League who played from 1997 to 2000 for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted in the first round by the Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft. LaFleur played college football at Louisiana State University...
, Louisiana State (Walter Camp) - Tony Gonzales, California (TSN, FN)
- Itula MiliItula MiliItula Mili National Football League tight end free agent of Samoan origin; Mili played college football for Brigham Young University. He played with the Seattle Seahawks for 10 seasons before being released.-High School:...
, BYU (AFCA-Coaches) - Pat Fitzgerald, Texas (AP)
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 St. (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN, FN) - Juan RoqueJuan RoqueJuan Armando Roque is a former American football offensive tackle who played three years for the National Football League's Detroit Lions and played one season for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League...
, Arizona St. (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, FN) - Benji OlsonBenji OlsonBenjamin Dempsey Olson is a former American football guard of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fifth round of the 1998 NFL Draft and played his entire 10-year career with the organization...
, Washington (AP, TSN, FN) - Scott Sanderson, Washington State (TSN)
- Chris NaeoleChris NaeoleChristopher Kealoha Naeole |guard]]. He played college football at Colorado. Naeole played in the National Football League for two teams from 1997 to 2007.-Early years:...
, Colorado (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp,FN) - Dan Neil, Texas (AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN)
- Steve Scifres, Wyoming (FWAA-Writers)
Center
- Aaron Taylor, Nebraska (FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, FN)
- Rod PayneRod PayneRod Payne is a former professional American football center who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He is also a former All-American center who played for the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines football team from 1993-1996. He won a Super Bowl with the...
, Michigan (AFCA-Coaches) - K.C. Jones, Miami (Fla.) (AP)
- Billy Conalty, Virginia Tech (TSN)
Linemen
- Grant WistromGrant WistromGrant Alden Wistrom, , is a former American Football defensive end who played for the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks during his 9 year career...
, Nebraska (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Reinard WilsonReinard WilsonReinard Wilson is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals 14th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State....
, Florida State (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers) - Peter BoulwarePeter BoulwarePeter Nicholas Boulware , is a former American football linebacker who played his whole NFL career for the Baltimore Ravens. He was a Republican candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 9. His younger brother, Michael Boulware, a strong safety is currently a free agent.-Early...
, Florida State (AP, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - 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 (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp) - Derrick RodgersDerrick RodgersDerrick Rodgers is a former linebacker that played for the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. Rodgers played 6 seasons for the Dolphins and 2 for the Saints. He played college football for Arizona State University....
, Arizona State (AP, FWAA-Writers) - 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 (Walter Camp) - Cornell Brown, Virginia Tech (Walter Camp)
- Michael Myers, Alabama (TSN)
- Tarek Salah, Wisconsin (FN)
Linebackers
- Canute CurtisCanute CurtisCanute Curtis is a former linebacker in the NFL. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1997 to 2002...
, West Virginia (AP, AFCA-Coaches-DL, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Pat FitzgeraldPat Fitzgerald-External links:*...
, Northwestern (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, FN) - Jarrett IronsJarrett IronsJarrett Irons is a former All-American linebacker who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1993-1996. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Irons was twice selected to the All Big Ten Conference team and was a team co-captain in 1995 and 1996...
, Michigan (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp) - Matt RussellMatt RussellMatthew Russell is a former American Football linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions in 1997. He is currently the Director of Pro Scouting with the Denver Broncos -Early Playing Career:...
, Colorado (AP, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN) - Jason Chorak, Washington (TSN, FN)
- Dwayne RuddDwayne RuddDwayne Rudd is an American football linebacker who is a free agent in the National Football League, having not played in the NFL since 2003. During his career he played for the Minnesota Vikings, the Cleveland Browns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
, Alabama (AFCA-Coaches) - Anthony Simmons, Clemson (TSN)
- Keith Mitchell, Texas A&M (FN)
Backs
- 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 St. (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN, FN) - Dré BlyDré BlyDonald André "Dré" Bly is a former American football cornerback who played for eleven seasons in the National Football League. After playing college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, Bly was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
, North Carolina (AP, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN) - Charles WoodsonCharles WoodsonCharles C. Woodson is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He played college football at the University of Michigan for the Michigan Wolverines. In 1997, Woodson led the Wolverines to a national championship...
, Michigan (AP, FWAA-Writers) - Shawn SpringsShawn SpringsShawn Springs is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks third overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State....
, Ohio St. (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FN) - Kevin Jackson, Alabama (AP, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, TSN, FN)
- Kim HerringKim HerringKimani 'Kim' Masai Herring is a former American football safety in the National Football League.-High school years:...
, Penn State (TSN) - 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 (AFCA-Coaches) - Sam MadisonSam MadisonSamuel Adolfus Madison, Jr. is an American football cornerback who is retired. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville....
, Louisville (FN)
Placekicker
- Marc PrimantiMarc PrimantiMarc Primanti is a former American football kicker who played for the North Carolina State Wolfpack football team from 1995−1996. He won the Lou Groza Award and earned consensus College Football All-America honors in 1996 after going 20-for-20 in field goals during the season.-College...
, N.C. State (AP, FWAA-Writers, TSN, FN) - Cory Wedel, Wyoming (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp)
Punter
- Noel PrefontaineNoel PrefontaineNoel Prefontaine is a professional Canadian football punter / kicker with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.- Early years :...
, San Diego State (FWAA-Writers) - 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 (AFCA, Coaches, Walter Camp) - Bill Marrinangle, Vanderbilt (TSN)
All-purpose / kick returners
- Tim DwightTim DwightTimothy Deutch Dwight, Jr. is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft...
, Iowa (AP, FWAA-Writers) - Kevin FaulkKevin FaulkKevin Troy Faulk is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.As of 2010, Faulk is the longest-tenured current member of the Patriots,...
, Louisiana State (AP) - Terry Battle, Arizona State (TSN)