2004 College Football All-America Team

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The 2004 College Football All-America Team is composed of the following All-American Teams: Associated Press (AP), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp Football Foundation, The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, ESPN, CBS Sports, College Football News, 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, SN, and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans.

Offense

Quarterback

  • Matt Leinart, Southern California (AP, AFCA, WCFF, ESPN, Rivals)
  • Alex Smith, Utah (FWAA, SN, SI, PFW, CBS, CFN)

Running backs

Fullback

Wide receivers

Tight end

  • Heath Miller, Virginia (AP, AFCA, FWAA, WCF, SN, SI, PFW, ESPN, CBS, CFN, Rivals)

Linemen

Defense

Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Kicker

  • Mike Nugent, Ohio State (AP, AFCA, FWAA, WCFF, SN, SI, PFW, ESPN, CBS, CFN, Rivals)

Punter

  • Brandon Fields, Michigan State (AP, FWAA, WCFF, SI, CBS, CFN)
  • Matt Payne, BYU (AFCA, SN, Rivals)
  • John Torp, Colorado (ESPN)
  • Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor (PFW)

Returners

  • Reggie Bush, Southern California (AP-All-Purpose, AFCA, FWAA, SN-PR, SI-All-Purpose, ESPN, CBS, CFN, Rivals-Utility)
  • Devin Hester, Miami-FL (WCFF, SN-KR)
  • Ashlan Davis, Tulsa (SI-KR, PFW-KR, Rivals-KR)
  • Ted Ginn, Jr., Ohio State (SI-PR, PFW-PR, Rivals-PR)

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