2003 College Football All-America Team
Encyclopedia
The 2003 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
, Pro Football Weekly
, Sports Illustrated
, ESPN
, and Rivals.com
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, TSN, and the WCFF 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"...
, Pro Football Weekly
Pro Football Weekly
Pro Football Weekly is an American sports magazine, founded in 1967, that covers the National Football League...
, Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
, ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
, and Rivals.com
The College Football All-America Team
College Football All-America Team
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 the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Casper Whitney and published in This...
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, TSN, and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans.
Quarterback
- Jason WhiteJason White (American football)Jason White is a former American football quarterback who played for the University of Oklahoma from 1999 to 2004, during which he won the 2003 Heisman Trophy...
, Oklahoma (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals)
Running back
- Kevin JonesKevin Jones (American football)Kevin S. Jones is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions 30th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Virginia Tech (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, ESPN) - Chris Perry, Michigan (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals)
- Darren SprolesDarren SprolesDarren Lee Sproles is an American football running back of the NFL who plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Kansas State (AP, SI, Rivals) - Steven JacksonSteven JacksonSteven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
, Oregon State (PFW)
Wide receiver
- Larry FitzgeraldLarry FitzgeraldLarry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
, Pittsburgh (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Mike Williams, USC (AP, FWAA-Writers, Walter Camp, SI, ESPN, Rivals)
- Rashaun WoodsRashaun WoodsRashaun Dorrell Woods is a professional football player who recently played in the Canadian Football League prior to his release by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on June 22, 2008...
, Oklahoma St.(AFCA-Coaches) - Mark Clayton, Oklahoma (TSN, PFW)
Tight end
- Kellen Winslow Jr.Kellen Winslow IIKellen Boswell Winslow, II is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns sixth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Miami,(Fla.) (AP,AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW ) - Ben TroupeBen TroupeBenjamin LaShaun Troupe is a former American college and professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League for five seasons in the early 2000s...
, Florida (SI, ESPN, Rivals)
Tackle
- Shawn AndrewsShawn Andrews-Philadelphia Eagles:Andrews was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 16th overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft, after trading up with the San Francisco 49ers. The day after selecting Andrews, the Eagles traded John Welbourn to the Kansas City Chiefs, officially making Andrews the team's starting...
, Arkansas (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Robert GalleryRobert Gallery-Oakland Raiders:In 2004, he started 15 games at right tackle and gave up 3 sacks. In 2005, he started all 16 games at right tackle and gave up 3.5 sacks. The Raiders moved him to left tackle at the beginning of the 2006 preseason...
, Iowa (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Jacob RogersJacob RogersJacob Rogers is a retired American football offensive tackle in the National Football League who is currently working in private business in Ventura, Ca.-Early years:...
, Southern California (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, SI) - Alex Barron, Florida State (AP, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, Rivals)
- Jammal BrownJammal Brown-New Orleans Saints:He was selected to attend the 2006 Pro Bowl alongside the player he protects, quarterback Drew Brees, after anchoring the line that got the Saints to the NFC Championship Game. Brown's prototypical size at left tackle makes him good at both run and pass blocking. He led the...
, Oklahoma (AFCA-Coaches, SI)
Guard
- Stephen PetermanStephen PetermanStephen Frederick Peterman is an American football guard for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League....
, Louisiana State (TSN, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Shannon SnellShannon SnellShannon Michael Snell is a former American college and professional football player who was a guard for two seasons in the National Football League...
, Florida (TSN) - Justin SmileyJustin SmileyJustin Smiley is a former American football guard. He was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Alabama (PFW) - Lamar Bryant, Maryland (PFW)
- Alex StepanovichAlex StepanovichAleksandar Stepanovich is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Ohio State (ESPN)
Center
- Jake GroveJake GroveCharles Jacob Grove is a retired American football center, most recently for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Virginia Tech (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AP, TSN, Rivals) - Nick LeckeyNick LeckeyNicholas Nathan Leckey is a free agent American football center in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State University.Leckey has played for the New Orleans Saints, St...
, Kansas State (ESPN)
Ends
- Dave Ball, UCLA (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AP, TSN, SI, ESPN, Rivals)
- Kenechi UdezeKenechi UdezeKenechi Nduka Udeze [] is an assistant coach of University of Washington Huskies football team and a former American football defensive end of the National Football League....
, Southern California (FWAA-Writers, AP, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Will Smith, Ohio State (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, PFW, SI, Rivals)
- David PollackDavid Pollack-Injury:In the Bengals' September 17, 2006 game against in-state rival Cleveland Browns, Pollack suffered what was later determined to be a broken sixth cervical vertebrae on a first quarter tackle on running back Reuben Droughns. He reportedly suffered no paralysis, but was taken off the field on...
, Georgia (AFCA-Coaches)
Tackle
- Tommie HarrisTommie HarrisTommie Harris, Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma.Harris has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts...
, Oklahoma (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AP, TSN, ESPN) - Chad LavalaisChad LavalaisChad Douglas Lavalais is an American football free-agent who played two seasons for the Atlanta Falcons. Although a former starter, he was released by the Atlanta Falcons on September 1, 2006 after mediocre performance and poor pre-season conditioning.-High School and College:Lavalais lettered in...
, LSU (Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, AP, TSN, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Marcus TubbsMarcus TubbsMarcus Dwayne Tubbs is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks 23rd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas.-Early years:...
, Texas (PFW) - Tim AndersonTim Anderson (American football)Timothy J. Anderson was an American football defensive tackle for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Ohio State (PFW)
Linebacker
- Teddy LehmanTeddy LehmanTeddy Lehman is an American football linebacker for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Oklahoma (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN) - Derrick JohnsonDerrick Johnson-Kansas City Chiefs:Johnson started every game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2005, becoming the first Chiefs linebacker in 20 years to start all 16 games of his rookie campaign. He was subsequently awarded the Mack Lee Hill Award by the Chiefs...
, Texas (AP, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Grant WileyGrant WileyGrant Wiley is a retired American football Linebacker who played for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League. He played college football at West Virginia...
, West Virginia (AP, FWAA-Writers, TSN, SI, Rivals) - Jonathan Vilma, Miami (Fla.) (AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, PFW, Rivals)
- Karlos DansbyKarlos DansbyKarlos Montez Dansby is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Auburn (AFCA-Coaches, ESPN) - Josh Buhl, Kansas State (TSN)
- Keyaron FoxKeyaron FoxKeyaron James Fox [Key-AARON] is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Georgia Tech (PFW)
Cornerback
- Derrick StraitDerrick StraitDerrick Strait is a professional American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Strait was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Oklahoma (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Keiwan Ratliff, Florida (AP, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, PFW, SI, ESPN, Rivals)
- Will AllenWill Allen (safety)Will Allen is an American football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Ohio State (AP, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers) - Corey WebsterCorey WebsterCorey Jonas Webster is an American football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University.-High school career:Webster attended St. James High...
, LSU (AFCA-Coaches) - Nathan VasherNathan VasherNathaniel DeWayne Vasher is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
, Texas (PFW)
Safety
- Sean TaylorSean TaylorSean Michael Maurice Taylor was an American football free safety who played for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins...
, Miami (Fla.) (AP, AFCA-Coaches, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, SI, ESPN, Rivals) - Sean JonesSean Jones (safety)Sean Jones is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Jones attended Westlake High School where he played both as a...
, Georgia (AFCA-Coaches) - Josh BullocksJosh BullocksJosh Bullocks is the best football player to ever walk this earth.Josh Bullocks is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.Bullocks has also been a member...
, Nebraska (TSN, SI, Rivals) - Jim LeonhardJim LeonhardJames Andrew "Jim" Leonhard is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2005. Leohnard has also played for the Baltimore Ravens...
, Wisconsin (ESPN)
Kicker
- Nick Browne, TCU (Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers)
- Nate KaedingNate KaedingNathaniel James Kaeding is an American football placekicker who plays for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft in the 3rd round with a pick acquired from the Phillip Rivers-Eli Manning trade. He played college football at Iowa...
, Iowa (AFCA-Coaches, AP, PFW, SI, ESPN) - Drew Dunning, Washington State (TSN, Rivals)
Punter
- Dustin ColquittDustin ColquittDustin Farr Colquitt is an American football punter for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, Tennessee (AP, Walter Camp, FWAA-Writers, TSN, Rivals) - Kyle LarsonKyle LarsonKyle Larson is an American football punter who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:...
, Nebraska (AFCA-Coaches) - Tom MaloneTom Malone (American football)Thomas Malone is an American football punter for the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
, USC (SI, ESPN) - Andy LeeAndy Lee (American football)Andrew Paul Lee is a punter in the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 6th round in the 2004 NFL Draft and is currently serving a 6 year, $7.1 million contract that runs through 2012. The contract also included a $1.66 million signing bonus...
, Pittsburgh (PFW)
All-purpose player / return specialist
- Antonio PerkinsAntonio PerkinsAntonio Perkins is an American football cornerback. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 2008.- Early years :...
, Oklahoma (AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, AP, TSN, SI, Rivals) - Derek AbneyDerek AbneyDerek Allen Abney is an American football wide receiver, currently a free agent.Abney was a star receiver/kick returner for the University of Kentucky. Abney left Kentucky with the second-most receiving yards in school history, and the second-most all-purpose yards in SEC history...
, Kentucky (Walter Camp) - Skyler Green, LSU (SI, ESPN)