1986 College Football All-America Team
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The 1986 College Football All-America team is composed of various organizations that choose College All-America teams that season. The organizations that chose the teams were Associated Press
, United Press International
, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Football Writers Association of America
, American Football Coaches Association
, Walter Camp Foundation, Scripps-Howard, and The Sporting News
.
AP, UPI, NEA, and SH were all press organizations that polled writers and players. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. AP, UPI, NEA,The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions.
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...
, Newspaper Enterprise Association, 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, Scripps-Howard, and 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"...
.
AP, UPI, NEA, and SH were all press organizations that polled writers and players. FWAA was also a poll of writers, as was the Walter Camp Foundation. The AFCA was a poll of college coaches. The Sporting News chose a team for their publications. AP, UPI, NEA,The Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly chose both first and second teams. AP, UPI, NEA, also listed numerous honorable mentions.
Receivers
- Cris CarterCris CarterCristopher D. Carter is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles , the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins ....
, Ohio State (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, SH) - Tim Brown, Notre Dame (AP, UPI, SH, TSN)
- Wendell DavisWendell DavisWendell Tyrone Davis is a former professional American football wide receiver who played for the Chicago Bears for six seasons from 1988 to 1993. He was selected by the Bears in the 1st round in the 1988 NFL Draft...
, LSU (FWAA, TSN) - Michael IrvinMichael IrvinMichael Jerome Irvin is a former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys, and actor. He is also a former broadcaster for ESPN's NFL Countdown and currently an analyst for NFL Network. Irvin was self-nicknamed "The Playmaker" due to his penchant for making big plays in big games during his...
, Miami (Fla.) (NEA)
Tight ends
- Keith Jackson, Oklahoma (AP, UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, TSN)
- Rod BernstineRod BernstineRoderick Earl Bernstine is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 1st round of the 1987 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 235-lb. running back/tight end from Texas A&M, Bernstine played in 9 NFL seasons from 1987 to 1995...
, Texas A&M (NEA)
Tackles
- John ClayJohn Clay (American football)John Clay is a former professional American football tackle who played for two seasons with the Los Angeles Raiders and the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Raiders with the 15th pick in the 1987 NFL Draft....
, Missouri (UPI, NEA, WC, SH) - Randy DixonRandy DixonRandy Dixon is a former tackle in the National Football League who played nine seasons in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts.Dixon currently lives with his wife, daughter, and sons....
, Pittsburgh (UPI, WC, AFCA, TSN) - Harris BartonHarris BartonHarris Scott Barton is a former American football offensive lineman who played for the San Francisco 49ers.-Early life:...
, North Carolina (AP, NEA) - Danny VillaDanny VillaDaniel Villa was an American football guard who played twelve professional seasons in the National Football League for the New England Patriots, Phoenix Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Carolina Panthers. Villa played college football at Arizona State University.Danny Villa was a first team All...
, Arizona State (AP, FWAA) - Jumbo Elliot, Michigan (AFCA)
- John DavisJohn Davis (American football)John Henry Davis is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League, mainly for the Buffalo Bills. He played in Super Bowl XXV, Super Bowl XXVII, and Super Bowl XXVIII...
, Georgia Tech (SH) - Dave Croston, Iowa (TSN)
Guards
- Jeff Bregel, USC (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, SH, TSN)
- Jeff Zimmerman, Florida (WC, SH)
- Paul Kiser, Wake Forest (FWAA, TSN)
- Chris ConlinChris ConlinChristopher Howard Conlin is an assistant coach in the Arena Football League. He was a professional American football player and collegiate All-American offensive tackle at Penn State University.-College:...
, Penn State (FWAA) - Dave Croston, Iowa (FWAA)
- Mark HutsonMark HutsonMark Hutson is an American football college coach and a former All-America offensive lineman for the Oklahoma Sooners in the 1980s and among the top players in school history.-Playing career:...
, Oklahoma (AP) - Randall McDanielRandall McDanielRandall McDaniel is a former offensive guard in the National Football League. On January 31, 2009 he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame...
, Arizona State (AFCA) - John Phillips, Clemson (UPI)
- Steve Tripolo, Boston College (NEA)
Centers
- Ben TamburelloBen TamburelloBen Allen Tamburello, Jr. is a former American football guard and center who played for five seasons in the National Football League. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1987–1991. He was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 1987 NFL Draft...
, Auburn (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN)
Quarterbacks
- Vinny TestaverdeVinny TestaverdeVincent Frank Testaverde is a former NFL quarterback. Testaverde last played for the Carolina Panthers and had previously played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. Testaverde holds the NFL record for having...
, Miami (Fla.) (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN)
Running backs
- Brent FullwoodBrent FullwoodBrent Lanard Fullwood , from St. Cloud High School, is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1st round of the 1987 NFL Draft...
, Auburn (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - Paul PalmerPaul Palmer (American football)Paul Woodrow Palmer is a former professional American football running back. He played in the National Football League for three seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions, and the Dallas Cowboys. He was the runner-up to Vinny Testaverde for the 1986 Heisman Trophy and holds rushing...
, Temple (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - D. J. DozierD. J. DozierWilliam Henry "D.J." Dozier Jr. is a retired American National Football League running back and Major League Baseball outfielder. He played five seasons with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions from 1987 to 1991, and played one season with the MLB's New York Mets in 1992...
, Penn State (WC) - Brad MusterBrad MusterBrad William Muster is a former American football fullback in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints from 1988 to 1994.Muster prepped at San Marin High School in Novato, CA, graduating in 1983....
, Stanford (AFCA) - Terrence FlaglerTerrence FlaglerTerrence Flagler is a former NFL running back....
, Clemson (FWAA)
Ends
- Jason BuckJason BuckJason Ogden Buck is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League. As a player for Brigham Young University, he won the Outland Trophy in 1986. He was taken with the 17th pick of the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He recorded six...
, BYU (NEA, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - Reggie RogersReggie RogersReggie Rogers is a former professional American football defensive tackle who played four seasons in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions , the Buffalo Bills , and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
, Washington (UPI, NEA, WC, SH) - Tony WoodsTony Woods (American football)Stanley Anthony Woods is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Seattle Seahawks from 1987 to 1992, as well as the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh...
, Pittsburgh (UPI, FWAA, TSN)
Tackles
- Jerome Brown, Miami (Fla.) (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN)
- Danny Noonan, Nebraska (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH)
- Tim Johnson, Penn State (WC)
- Al NogaAl NogaAlapati Noga is a former American football defensive lineman who played seven seasons in the National Football League....
, Hawaii (AP)
Linebackers
- Cornelius BennettCornelius BennettCornelius O'Landa Bennett is a former American football linebacker who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1987 to 1995, Atlanta Falcons from 1996 to 1998, and the Indianapolis Colts from 1999 to 2000...
, Alabama (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - Brian BosworthBrian BosworthBrian Keith "The Boz" Bosworth, is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma...
, Oklahoma (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - Shane ConlanShane ConlanShane Patrick Conlan is a former professional American football player. He played college football at Penn State University, where he won two national championships...
, Penn State (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH) - Chris SpielmanChris SpielmanCharles Christopher "Chris" Spielman is a former American football player and is currently an analyst for ESPN's coverage of college football games.-Football career:...
, Ohio State (AP, NEA, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - Terry Maki, Air Force (AFCA)
- Dave Wyman, Stanford (TSN)
Backs
- Thomas EverettThomas EverettThomas Gregory Everett is a former American football safety in the National Football League.He played nine seasons for three teams . He attended Baylor University where he won the Jim Thorpe Award as the top defensive back in college football...
, Baylor (AP, UPI, NEA, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH, TSN) - Tim McDonaldTim McDonaldTim McDonald is a former professional American football player who played strong safety in the NFL.-High school:McDonald played high school football at Edison High School in Fresno....
, USC (UPI, WC, AFCA, FWAA, SH) - Rod WoodsonRod WoodsonRoderick Kevin "Rod" Woodson is the current cornerbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He is also a former defensive back best known for his 10-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as being a key member of the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XXXV championship...
, Purdue (AP, UPI, NEA, SH) - Bennie BladesBennie BladesHoratio Benedict "Bennie" Blades Sr. is a former American football cornerback and safety in the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami.-University of Miami:...
, Miami (Fla.) (AP, UPI, SH, TSN) - Garland RiversGarland RiversGarland A. Rivers is a former professional American football defensive back who was drafted in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League...
, Michigan (NEA, WC, AFCA) - Deion SandersDeion SandersDeion Luwynn Sanders , nicknamed "Prime Time" and "Neon Deion", is a former National Football League cornerback and Major League Baseball outfielder who currently works as an NFL Network analyst...
, Florida State (NEA, TSN) - Gordon LockbaumGordon LockbaumGordon "Gordie" C. Lockbaum, born November 19, 1965 in Media, Pennsylvania, was a Jewish star running back and cornerback in NCAA Division I-AA college football....
, Holy Cross (FWAA) - John Little, Georgia (WC)
- Mark Moore, Oklahoma State (AP)
- Tim Peoples, Washington, (TSN)
Kickers
- Jeff JaegerJeff JaegerJeff Todd Jaeger , is a former American football placekicker who played in 12 National Football League seasons and was an All-American kicker at the University of Washington. In the NFL Jaeger played for the Cleveland Browns, the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, and the Chicago Bears...
, Washington (AP, WC) - Jeff Ward, Texas (NEA, AFCA)
- Marty Zendejas, Nevada-Reno (FWAA)
- Van TiffinVan TiffinVan Tiffin is a former American football placekicker.- College career :Tiffin was the Alabama Crimson Tide's primary placekicker from 1983-1986. He holds the school record for longest converted field goal, with a successful 57-yard attempt against Texas A&M in 1985...
, Alabama (SH) - Cris Kinzer, Virginia Tech (TSN)
Punters
- Barry HeltonBarry HeltonBarry Helton is a former punter with a 4 year career in the National Football League. He played in Super Bowl XXIII and Super Bowl XXIV for the San Francisco 49ers. He now coaches his son's baseball team, the Colorado Springs Cheyenne Mountain Indians and sells used cars in Colorado Springs....
, Colorado (AP, UPI, TSN) - Greg MontgomeryGreg MontgomeryGreg Montgomery is a former National Football League punter from for three teams. In his 9 NFL seasons, he led the NFL in yards per punt average three times , was selected to one Pro Bowl and finished his career with 22,831 punting yards and 120 punts inside the opponents 20 yard line...
, Michigan State (FWAA, SH) - Bill Smith, Mississippi (WC)
- Greg HorneGreg HorneGregory Lee Horne is a former professional American football punter in the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Arkansas....
, Arkansas (AFCA)
Key
- AP - Associated Press
- UPI - United Press International
- NEA - Newspaper Enterprise Association
- FWAA - Football Writers Association of America
- WC - Walter Camp Foundation
- AFCA - American Football Coaches Association
- TSN - The Sporting News
- PFW - Pro Football Weekly
- FN - Football News
- SH - Scripps-Howard
- 1 - First Team Selection
- 2 - Second Team Selection