CBSSports.com 2008 All-America Team
Below is this year's All-America Team in college football, voted on by experts from CBSSports.com. Four sophomores made the list, including Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree, Penn State defensive lineman Aaron Maybin and Tennessee defensive back Eric Berry.
Five teams placed two members on the team -- Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, Penn State and Southern California. The SEC had the most players represented with six.
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| 2008 CBSSports.com All-America Team | |||||
| Offense | |||||
| Pos | Player | Ht | Wt | Cl. | School |
| QB | Sam Bradford | 6-5 | 213 | Soph. | Oklahoma |
| Comment: Led the nation in passing efficiency, throwing for 4,464 yards with nation-leading 48 TDs and only six INTs. | |||||
| RB | Shonn Greene | 5-11 | 225 | Jr. | Iowa |
| Comment: Second in nation in yards per game (144.1). Led Big Ten with 1,729 yards rushing with 17 touchdowns. | |||||
| RB | MiQuale Lewis | 5-6 | 184 | Jr. | Ball State |
| Comment: Major reason for Ball State's success with 1,701 yards, 5.6-yard average and nation-leading 22 touchdowns. | |||||
| WR | Michael Crabtree | 6-3 | 208 | Soph. | Texas Tech |
| Comment: Fifth in the nation with 7.75 catches per game. Enters bowl season with 93 catches, 1,135 yards and 18 TDs. | |||||
| WR | Jarett Dillard | 5-11 | 185 | Sr. | Rice |
| Comment: Sixth in the nation with 102 yards per game. Also has 1,224 yards receiving and nation-leading 19 receiving TDs. | |||||
| WR | Austin Collie | 6-2 | 206 | Jr. | BYU |
| Comment: Led nation with 1,419 yards receiving and 118.25 yards per game. Had 100 or more yards in 10 consecutive games. | |||||
| TE | Chase Coffman | 6-6 | 245 | Sr. | Missouri |
| Comment: Mackey Award winner led the Big 12 among tight ends with 83 catches for 920 yards (11.1 avg) and 10 TD. | |||||
| OL | Andre Smith | 6-5 | 340 | Jr. | Alabama |
| Comment: Outland Trophy winner, anchoring an offensive line that ranked second in the SEC in rushing offense. | |||||
| OL | Duke Robinson | 6-5 | 330 | Sr. | Oklahoma |
| Comment: Outland finalist which led an offensive line that ranked fourth in the nation in sacks allowed. | |||||
| OL | Michael Oher | 6-5 | 318 | Sr. | Mississippi |
| Comment: Outland finalist guided an offensive line which ranked third in the SEC in rushing (183.4 yards per game). | |||||
| OL | Max Unger | 6-5 | 300 | Sr. | Oregon |
| Comment: Leader of an offensive line which ranked fourth in the nation in rushing offense and eighth in total offense. | |||||
| OL | A.Q. Shipley | 6-1 | 297 | Sr. | Penn State |
| Comment: Rimington Award winner which anchored an offensive line that allowed only 12 sacks this season (8th in NCAA). | |||||
| Defense | |||||
| DL | Aaron Maybin | 6-4 | 236 | Soph. | Penn State |
| Comment: Bednarik finalist who ranked fourth in NCAA in sacks (12) and sixth in tackles for a loss (19). | |||||
| DL | Brian Orakpo | 6-4 | 260 | Sr. | Texas |
| Comment: Lombardi and Nagurski winner who ranked sixth in nation in sacks (10.5) and sixth in tackles for a loss (19). | |||||
| DL | Jerry Hughes | 6-2 | 248 | Jr. | TCU |
| Comment: Anchor of the No. 2-ranked defense in the nation, recording a nation-leading 14 sacks and forced fumbles with six. | |||||
| DL | Terrence Cody | 6-5 | 380 | Jr. | Alabama |
| Comment: Leader of Crimson Tide defensive line, which ranked fourth in nation against the run and third in total defense. | |||||
| LB | Scott McKillop | 6-2 | 240 | Sr. | Pittsburgh |
| Comment: The Big East defensive player of the year led the conference with 126 tackles and 10th in nation with 10.5 per game. | |||||
| LB | Rey Maualuga | 6-3 | 250 | Sr. | Southern California |
| Comment: Bednarik winner led USC with 73 tackles. He anchors a defense ranked No. 1 in the nation, allowing only 7.8 ppg. | |||||
| LB | Brandon Spikes | 6-3 | 245 | Jr. | Florida |
| Comment: Nagurski finalist leads Gators with 87 tackles and second on team with four interceptions, including two for TDs. | |||||
| DB | Alphonso Smith | 5-9 | 191 | Sr. | Wake Forest |
| Comment: Fifth in the nation with six interceptions and second in passes defended (19). | |||||
| DB | Eric Berry | 5-11 | 195 | Soph. | Tennessee |
| Comment: Led the nation with seven interceptions and two touchdowns. Earned SEC defensive player of the year. | |||||
| DB | Taylor Mays | 6-4 | 225 | Jr. | Southern California |
| Comment: Thorpe finalist led USC with eight passes defended. Also recorded 49 tackles for No. 1 ranked defense. | |||||
| DB | Malcolm Jenkins | 6-1 | 201 | Sr. | Ohio State |
| Comment: Thorpe winner was recently named Big Ten first team for third time. Second on team with three interceptions. | |||||
| Special Teams | |||||
| K | Graham Gano | 6-1 | 197 | Sr. | Florida State |
| Comment: Groza winner led the nation with 24 field goals and a 92.3 percent percentage. Led ACC in scoring. | |||||
| P | Pat McAfee | 6-1 | 220 | Sr. | West Virginia |
| Comment: Ray Guy finalist ranked eighth in nation with 44.7 avg. Hit 23 of his 59 punts inside the 20 with 19 at least 50 yards. | |||||
| KR | Perrish Cox | 6-0 | 194 | Sr. | Oklahoma State |
| Comment: Ranked fourth in the nation with a 30.1 average. Recorded two touchdowns, including one against Oklahoma. | |||||
| PR | Brandon James | 5-6 | 179 | Jr. | Florida |
| Comment: Third in the SEC in punt returns with 14.1 average. Recorded two touchdowns, including one against Tennessee. | |||||
| Awards | |||||
| Offensive Player of the Year: Sam Bradford, Oklahoma | |||||
| Defensive Player of the Year: Rey Maualuga, Southern California | |||||
| Coach of the Year: Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech | |||||
| Freshman of the Year: Jacquizz Rodgers, Oregon State | |||||
