2001 College Football All-America Team

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The 2001 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, Football News and CNN-Sports Illustrated.

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. For 2001 the NCAA officially recognized All-Americans selected by the AP, AFCA, CNNSI,[1] FN,[2] FWAA, TSN, and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans.

Offense

Quarterback

Running back

Wide receiver

Tight end

Tackle

Guard

Center

Defense

End

  • Dwight Freeney, Syracuse (Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA, AP, TSN, PFW, FN, CNNSI)
  • Julius Peppers, North Carolina (Walter Camp, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA, AP, TSN, PFW, FN, CNNSI)
  • Alex Brown, Florida (Walter Camp, FWAA, AP, CNNSI)
  • Dewayne White, Louisville (PFW)

Tackle

Linebacker

Cornerback

Safety

Special teams

Kicker

Punter

All-purpose player / return specialist

See also

References