1994 College Football All-America Team
Encyclopedia
The 1994 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, Scripps-Howard, 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, Scripps-Howard, 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
- Kerry CollinsKerry CollinsKerry Michael Collins is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the fifth overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft, the first choice in the franchise's history...
, Penn St. (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Eric ZeierEric ZeierEric Royce Zeier is a former American football quarterback. In his five years in the NFL, he played for the Cleveland Browns , Baltimore Ravens , and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . Zeier started his career at Heidelberg American High School in Heidelberg, Germany where he led them to a championship...
, Georgia (AFCA-Coaches)
Running backs
- Rashaan SalaamRashaan SalaamRashaan Iman Salaam is a former professional American football player. Salaam won the 1994 Heisman Trophy as a running back for the University of Colorado at Boulder, rushing for 2,055 yards by the end of the season. Salaam is the fourth major college football player to rush for over 2,000 yards...
, Colorado (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Ki-Jana CarterKi-Jana CarterKenneth Leonard "Ki-Jana" Carter is a former American football running back in the National Football League who played for the Cincinnati Bengals and later the Washington Redskins and the New Orleans Saints. His nickname, "Ki-Jana", is from a character in the movie Shaft in Africa and Carter has...
, Penn St. (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News)
Wide receivers
- Jack JacksonJack Jackson (American football)Elliott Cornelius "Jack" Jackson, Jr. is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver for four seasons in the National Football League and Arena Football League...
, Florida (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Michael WestbrookMichael WestbrookMichael Deanailo Westbrook is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. Westbrook spent 7 seasons with the Washington Redskins from 1995 to 2001 and the 2002 season with the Cincinnati Bengals before retiring...
, Colorado (Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, Sporting News) - Frank Sanders, Auburn (Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard)
- Bobby EngramBobby EngramSimon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft...
, Penn St. (Walter Camp) - Kevin Jordon, UCLA (Football News)
Tight end
- Pete MitchellPete Mitchell (American football)Peter Clark Mitchell is a former professional American football player who played tight end for eight seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Giants. He was a two time All-American at Boston College...
, Boston College (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News) - Kyle BradyKyle BradyKyle James Brady is a former professional American football player. He played tight end for 13 seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. He was the Jets' first round draft choice in the 1995 NFL Draft...
, Penn St. (AFCA-Coaches) - Jamie AsherJamie AsherJames Allen Asher is an American football tight end who played for the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League He played high school football at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis...
, Louisville (Football News)
Guards/tackles
- Zach WiegertZach WiegertZach Wiegert was an American football offensive tackle. He started 37 consecutive games at right tackle for the Cornhuskers, helping the University of Nebraska to a national championship as a senior.- College career :...
, Nebraska (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Tony BoselliTony BoselliDon Anthony "Tony" Boselli, Jr. is a former American football offensive tackle. He spent nearly all of his professional career playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League ....
, USC (Associated Press, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Korey StringerKorey StringerKorey Damont Stringer was an American football player who died from complications brought on by heat stroke, during training camp in Mankato, Minnesota while in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.-College career:Stringer was born in Warren, Ohio and attended...
, Ohio St. (Associated Press, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, Sporting News, Football News) - Blake BrockermeyerBlake BrockermeyerBlake Weeks Brockermeyer is an American football offensive tackle who formerly played for the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, and Denver Broncos in the NFL. He attended High School at Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, TX were he was an 1991 All-American. He played college football at...
, Texas (FWAA-Writers, Sporting News) - Brenden StaiBrenden StaiBrenden Michael Stai is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft...
, Nebraska (Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers) - 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 St. (Associated Press, Walter Camp) - Ruben BrownRuben BrownRuben Parnell Brown is a former American football guard of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills 14th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh....
, Pittsburgh (AFCA-Coaches, Football News) - Tirrel Greene, Miami (Fla) (Scripps-Howard)
- Jeff Smith, Tennessee (Scripps-Howard)
Center
- Cory RaymerCory RaymerCory Gene Raymer is a former American football center who played for the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.-High school career:...
, Wisconsin (Associated Press, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, Sporting News, Football News) - 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 (FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard)
Ends
- Luther Elliss, Utah (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News)
- Derrick AlexanderDerrick Alexander (defensive end)Derrick Alexander is a former defensive end/defensive tackle who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted from Florida State University in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft ahead of such big names as Hugh Douglas and Warren Sapp...
, Florida St. (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers) - Kevin Carter, Florida (Walter Camp, Sporting News, Football News)
- 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 (AFCA-Coaches, Football News)
Tackles
- Warren SappWarren SappWarren Carlos Sapp is a retired American football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders during his 13 year professional career, and college football for the University of Miami Hurricanes. He was then...
, Miami (Fla.) (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - 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 (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News) - Ellis JohnsonEllis Johnson (defensive lineman)Ellis Bernard Johnson is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for ten seasons during the 1990s and 2000s...
, Florida (Scripps-Howard) - Dewayne Patterson, Washington State (Football News)
Linebackers
- Dana HowardDana Howard (American football)Dana Howard is a former American football player.In high school, Howard played for the East St. Louis Flyers, where he was coached by Bob Shannon. At the University of Illinois, Howard won the 1994 Dick Butkus Award, presented annually to the best linebacker in college football...
, Illinois (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Derrick BrooksDerrick BrooksDerrick Dewan Brooks is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers 28th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State....
, Florida St. (Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News) - Ed Stewart, Nebraska (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard)
- Stephen Boyd, Boston College (Sporting News, Football News)
- Antonio ArmstrongAntonio ArmstrongAntonio Donnell Armstrong is a former gridiron football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.-High school and college:...
, Texas A&M (Associated Press, Football News) - 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 (AFCA-Coaches) - Ray LewisRay LewisRay Lewis is a professional American football player.Ray Lewis may also refer to:* Ray Lewis , former English association football referee* Ray Lewis , Canadian track-and-field athlete...
, Miami (Fla.) (Football News)
Backs
- Bobby TaylorBobby Taylor (American football)Robert Taylor, III is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks.-Early life:...
, Notre Dame (Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News) - Clifton AbrahamClifton AbrahamClifton Eugene Abraham was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chicago Bears, and the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Florida State University. He played high school football at David W...
, Florida State (Associated Press, Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, Sporting News, Football News) - Chris HudsonChris HudsonChristopher Reshard Hudson is a former professional American football safety who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and Atlanta Falcons between 1995 and 2001. Hudson was the winner of the 1994 Jim Thorpe Award as a member of the Colorado Buffaloes.-References:...
, Colorado (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard) - Tony BouieTony BouieTony Vanderson Bouie is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League...
, Arizona (Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, Sporting News) - Brian Robinson, Auburn (Associated Press, Walter Camp, Football News)
- 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 (FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News) - Chris Shelling, Auburn (FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard)
- Orlando ThomasOrlando ThomasOrlando Thomas is a former defensive back who played in the NFL from 1995 until 2001. He played his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings....
, SW Louisiana (Football News) - Ty LawTy LawTajuan "Ty" Law is a retired football cornerback of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 23rd overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan....
, Michigan, (Walter Camp) - C.J. Richardson, Miami (Fla.) (Associated Press)
- Herman O'Berry, Oregon (FWAA-Writers)
Placekicker
- Steve McLaughlinSteve McLaughlinSteve McLaughlin is a former American football player.-References:...
, Arizona (FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News) - Brian Leaver, Bowling Green (Associated Press, Football News)
- Michael Proctor, Alabama (AFCA-Coaches)
- Remy HamiltonRemy HamiltonRemy Martin Hamilton is an American football kicker who played in the National Football League and Arena Football League . In college, he was an All-American for the Michigan Wolverines football team. As a professional, he played for the Detroit Lions of the NFL in addition to exhibition and...
, Michigan (Walter Camp)
Punter
- Todd SauerbrunTodd SauerbrunTodd Scott Sauerbrun is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft...
, West Virginia (Associated Press, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AFCA-Coaches, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News, Football News)
All-purpose / kick returners
- 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 (Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, Scripps-Howard, Sporting News) - Brian Pruitt, Central Michigan (Associated Press-All-Purpose)