2009 Pre Season All-American Team

Solomon · 02-18-2009, 06:42 PM

Probably a little bit early, but I have the flu and I'm sick and borred at home.

OFFENSE

QB - Colt McCoy, Texas: The battle between McCoy, Bradford and Tebow was tough but McCoy is also counted on to run the ball for the Longhorns which puts him over Bradford for me. And he doens't have quite the supporting cast of Tebow so he gets the edge over him as well.

RB - Jahvid Best, Cal: 1580 yards and 15 TDs on just 194 carries for this speedster in 2008.

RB - Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech: 200 carries for 1395 yards and 12 TDs in 2008. Dwyer has the power to run between the tackles and speed to break long runs as well. The Yellow Jackets offense will go only as far as Dwyer and his backfield mate Roddy Jones carry them.

WR - Arrelious Benn, Illinois: 67 catches for 1055 yards in 2008 despite being the focus of opposing defenses. A physical dynamo that is a match-up nightmare for opposing DBs, Benn needs to improve on his three TDs but that should come with time.

WR - Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State: 87 catches for 1480 yards and 19 TDs last season, Bryant was arguably the most dominant WR in the country. Also an electrifying returner, Bryant should be the receiver that gets Heisman attenton in 2009.

TE - Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma: 66 catches for 950 yards and 14 TDs in 2008, Gresham was Bradford's favourite target. One of the most gifted tight ends athletically in recent memory, Gresham is also improving as a blocker.

OT - Trent Williams, Oklahoma: There are many that believe Williams was the best offensive linemen for the Sooners this past season. The spotlight will be on him to protect Bradford in 2009.

OG - Mike Johnson, Alabama: With all the hype for Andre Smith and Antoine Caldwell, Johnson got lost in the mix. A very good player in his own right, the versatile Johnson should anchor the Tide line in 2009. Might be making the move over to LT this year, but with Alabama's reputation for giving incoming freshman a shot at significant playing time DJ Fluker might settle in at the blind side while Johnson tutors him.

C - Kris O'Dowd, Southern Cal: The anchor of the Trojan line. O'Dowd has been an impact player since he stepped on the field as a true freshman.

OG - Sergio Render, Virgina Tech: When focused Render can be an absolute force especially in the run game. Expect Darren Evans to be running behind this big man often in 2009.

OT - Ciron Black, LSU: Has started the past 39 games at LT for the Tigers. The coaches voted Black an All-SEC second team selection for the second year in a row in 2008, with Mike Oher and Andre Smith out of the way it's time to assert himself as the top tackle in the conference.

DEFENSE

DE - Brandon Graham, Michigan: 10 sacks and 20 TFLs in 2008. Jerry Hughes might put up similiar numbers but he doesn't face the same kind of competition.

DT - Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska: 76 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 19 TFL and 2 ints returned for TDs in 2008.

DT - Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma: 30 tackles, 11 TFL and 6.5 sacks in 2008, McCoy is capable of being the most disruptive interior lineman in the country.

DE - Greg Hardy, Ole Miss: When healthy Hardy is the best pass rusher in the nation.

OLB - Mark Herzlich, Boston College: 110 tackles, 13 for loss, and 6 ints for this defender in 2008. It says alot that he was chosen defensive player of the year in the ACC, instead of Arron Curry.

MLB - Brandon Spikes, Florida: Spikes posted 93 tackles, 8 TFL and 4 ints while being the heart and soul of the Gators defense in 2008.

OLB - Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri: The tackling machine had 155 tackles, 18.5 for loss in 2008 to go along with 5 sacks and 3 interceptions.

CB - Trevard Lindley, Kentucky: One of the most underrated players in college football, it won't be long before he is a household name. Entering his fourth year as a starter in the SEC, 4 ints and 15 passes defended last season.

S - Eric Berry, Tennessee: Received consensus ALL-American honors in 2008 as a sophomore. If he can get any better it's a scary thought for opposing offenses.

S - Taylor Mays, USC: Stats don't tell the whole story for this elite player. Mays essentialy eliminates the deep ball for opposing offenses and was the most valuable player on the Trojans dominant defense this past year.

CB - Joe Haden, Florida: 77 tackles, 3 interceptions and 10 passes broken up in 2008 by the second year cover man. Should be able to make an even bigger impact this season with an extra year under his belt and the Gators entire defense returning.

skinzzfan25 · 02-18-2009, 06:47 PM

I like the list. Nice job.

RedLionAle · 02-18-2009, 06:57 PM

I'd of put Tebow instead of McCoy, but either one is good, really. List looks good top to bottom.

Cigaro · 02-18-2009, 06:58 PM

Yeah, I'd also put Tebow in front of McCoy. I started to make my own list but noticed that through left tackle only quarterback was different from yours.

wicket · 02-18-2009, 06:58 PM

yeah no metter how much i want a ND guy on there only golden is close and he shouldnt be up there

JRTPlaya21 · 02-18-2009, 07:15 PM

Nice list. I might swap Okung for Black and Warren for Lindley. Some people may argue Cody & Selvie too. Spiller may get the nod based on namesake too.

Im_a_Romosexual · 02-18-2009, 08:24 PM

Guarantee Bradford's first team since he won the freakin Heisman.

although McCoy should've won, but :/

JRTPlaya21 · 02-18-2009, 08:34 PM

I don't think there are any guarantee's with 3 elite QB's like that.

cdub11 · 02-18-2009, 08:56 PM

love the qb pick

JFLO · 02-19-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cdub11

love the qb pick

As do I.

Colt McCoy deserves a lot more credit than he gets, and he gets a lot of credit as it is!

draftguru151 · 02-20-2009, 01:26 PM

QB- Sam Bradford
RB- DeMarco Murray
RB- Jonathan Dwyer
WR- Dez Bryant
WR- Arrelious Benn
TE- Jermaine Gresham
OL- Russell Okung
OL- Jason Fox ( :) )
OL- Trent Williams
OL- Sergio Render
OC- Josh McNeil

DE- Jeremy Beal
DT- Gerald McCoy
DT- Geno Atkins
DE- Jerry Hughes
OLB- Mark Herzlich
MLB- Brandon Spikes
OLB- Sergio Kindle
CB- Syd'quan Thompson
CB- Brian Jackson
S- Eric Berry
S- Taylor Mays

Too many OU guys but oh well.

JRTPlaya21 · 02-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Maybe too many but they are all beastly.

Sniper · 02-20-2009, 01:36 PM

QB- Tim Tebow, Florida
RB- Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech
RB- Brandon Minor, Michigan (:D)
WR- Arrelious Benn, Illinois
WR- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
TE- Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
OL- Trent Williams, Oklahoma
OL- Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
OL- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
OL- Stefen Wisniewski, Penn State
OL- Kris O'Dowd, USC

DE- Brandon Graham, Michigan
DT- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
DT- Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
DE- Jerry Hughes, TCU
LB- Navorro Bowman, Penn State
LB- Brandon Spikes, Florida
LB- Rolando McClain, Alabama
CB- Donovan Warren, Michigan (bounce-back season!) :D
S- Eric Berry, Tennessee
S- Taylor Mays, USC
CB- Joe Haden, Florida

A little Michigan-heavy, but A) I'm a homer B) All three have AA potential.

JRTPlaya21 · 02-20-2009, 01:45 PM

I see the love to the hometown boy Minor. He sure was fun to watch at Varina.

Sniper · 02-20-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JRTPlaya21

I see the love to the hometown boy Minor. He sure was fun to watch at Varina.

He was really good in the second half of the year. He fumbled a lot early and got sat behind Sam McGuffie, but then he kept making big plays. The fact that he averaged over 5 yards per carry with that OL is ******* amazing. He had 9 rushes of 20+ yards on only 103 carries, and one catch of 25+ yards on just five catches. He's going to get pretty much all of the carries this year so I expect big things from him.

CroomDawgs · 02-20-2009, 02:10 PM

QB- Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
RB- CJ SPiller (name-sake), Clemson
RB- Charles Scott, LSU
WR- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
WR- Rejus Benn, Illinois
OT- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
OT- Trent Williams, Oklahoma
OG- Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
OG- mike Johnson, Alabama
C- Kris O'Dowd, USC

DE- Brandon Graham, Michigan
DE- Jerry Hughes, TCU
DT- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
DT- Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
LB- Mark Herzlich, Boston College
LB- Brandon Spikes, Florida (IMO best LB last year)
LB- Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
CB- Joe Haden, Florida
CB- Trevor Lindley, Kentucky
S- Eric Berry, Tennessee
S- Taylor Mays, USC

JRTPlaya21 · 02-20-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SNIPER26

He was really good in the second half of the year. He fumbled a lot early and got sat behind Sam McGuffie, but then he kept making big plays. The fact that he averaged over 5 yards per carry with that OL is ******* amazing. He had 9 rushes of 20+ yards on only 103 carries, and one catch of 25+ yards on just five catches. He's going to get pretty much all of the carries this year so I expect big things from him.

As do I Sniper.

cdub11 · 02-20-2009, 02:50 PM

QB- Colt McCoy, Texas
RB- CJ Spiller, Clemson
RB- Jahvid Best, Cal
WR- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
WR- Julio Jones, Alabama
TE- Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
OT- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
OT- Ciron Black, LSU
OG- Mike Johnson, Alabama
OG- Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
C- Kris O'Dowd, USC

DE- Jerry Hughes, TCU
DT- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
DT- Terrence Cody, Alabama
DE- Carlos Dunlap, Florida
LB- Sean Weatherspoon, Mizzou
LB- Brandon Spikes, Florida
LB- Sergio Kindle, Texas
CB- Joe Haden, Florida
S- Taylor Mays, USC
S- Eric Berry, Tennessee
CB- Donovan Warren, Michigan

JRTPlaya21 · 02-20-2009, 03:25 PM

QB- Colt McCoy, Texas
RB- Jahvid Best, Cal
RB- DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
WR- Julio Jones, Alabama
WR- Arrelious Benn, Illinois
TE- Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
OT- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
OT- Trent Williams, Oklahoma
OG- Mike Johnson, Alabama
OG- Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
C- Kristopher O'Dowd, USC

DE- Jerry Hughes, TCU
DT- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
DT- Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
DE- Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
LB- Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
LB- Brandon Spikes, Florida
LB- Sergio Kindle, Texas
CB- Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
S- Major Wright, Florida
S- Eric Berry, Tennessee
CB- Donovan Warren, Michigan

TexasKing007 · 02-20-2009, 03:45 PM

QB - Colt McCoy, Texas
RB - Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech
RB - Jahvid Best, Cal
WR - Dez Bryant, Oklahoma St
WR - Arrelious Benn, Illinois
TE - Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
OT - Russell Okung, Oklahoma St
OT - Trent Williams, Oklahoma
OG - Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
OG - Rodney Hudson, Florida St
C - Kris O'Dowd, USC

DE - Carlos Dunlap, Florida
DE - Brandon Graham, Michigan
DT - Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
DT - Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
OLB - Sergio Kindle, Texas
OLB - Navorro Bowman, Penn St
ILB - Brandon Spikes, Florida
CB - Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
CB - Donovan Warren, Michigan
FS - Eric Berry, Tennessee
SS - Taylor Mays, USC
K - Ryan Bailey, Texas (I had to sneak another Texas guy in here)
P - Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech

I was tempted to put Rolando McCLain in for Brandon Spikes, but didn't.

I was also tempted to put Kam Chancellor in for Taylor Mays.

draftguru151 · 02-20-2009, 03:49 PM

I'd have McClain in there if Spikes wasn't so ridiculously good. Probably should just go 3 LBs with Spikes/Herzlich/McClain.

wicket · 02-20-2009, 04:32 PM

i cant see why everyone has colt mccoy, he is third on my list and on some distance from 1 and 2.

JRTPlaya21 · 02-20-2009, 04:50 PM

Probably because most people think he should have won the Heisman last year.

JFLO · 02-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Quarterback---Colt McCoy Texas
Running Back---Jonathan Dwyer Georgia Tech
Running Back---C.J. Spiller Clemson
Wide Receiver---Dez Bryant Oklahoma State
Wide Receiver---Julio Jones Alabama
Tight End---Jermaine Gresham Oklahoma
Offensive Tackle---Trent Williams Oklahoma
Offensive Guard---Sergio Render Va Tech
Center---Kris O'Dowd Southern California
Offensive Guard---Dan Doering Iowa
Offensive Tackle---Russell Okung Oklahoma State

Defensive End---Jerry Hughes Texas Christian
Defensive Tackle---Gerald McCoy Oklahoma
Defensive Tackle---Ndamkong Suh Nebraska
Defensive End---Carlos Dunlap Florida
Outside Linebacker---Mark Herzlich Boston College
Inside Linebacker---Brandon Spikes Florida
Outside Linebacker---Sean Weatherspoon Missouri
Cornerback---Donvan Warren Michigan
Cornerback---Trevard Lindley Kentucky
Safety---Taylor Mays Southern California
Safety---Eric Berry Tennessee

CroomDawgs · 02-20-2009, 07:17 PM

Kinda suprised Charles Scott hasn't gotten more love here