Unofficial Mid-Season All-American and All-Conference Teams

BY: Steven Eastridge (@SGEasty)

Disclaimer: These are unofficial teams created by me and me alone, they are not a reflection of league awards or honors. Teams were determined by statistical analysis, and a loose definition of the “eye test.”

The CFSL has reached the halfway point of its regular season, with some teams hitting their stride and others struggling to right the ship. With big matchups still to come, there is plenty to play for, as teams fight for a chance at the Playoff, others strive for the PIT, and several try to end on a high note before heading into the offseason.

In the process of doing research for this article, I wanted to ask some former All-Americans what the honor meant to them and how it affects them today.

When asked if being an All-American was a goal at player creation throughout his career, Oregon linebacker Brock Hoskins said, “The goal was always to make the best player possible. So All-American was definitely one of those things I wanted to achieve.” Florida State quarterback Jim Carr expressed a similar sentiment: “When building [Carr], I wanted to leave no doubt in anybody’s minds who the goat is!!!” (Exclamation points are Carr’s, he was very adamant about being the greatest ever.)

“If I go out and don’t perform, it does feel like I failed my team,” West Virginia halfback Jerry Filbin said when asked about the pressures he faces on living up to the All-American status he earned in Season 14. “I feel like I’m counted on to get my yards and get my touchdowns. And the pressure builds if we aren’t winning games.”

Boise State free safety TJ Weinrich explained that there was the pressure that he faced, but it wasn’t so focused on his on-field performance. “In the grand scheme of things, you don’t really have control.” You can upgrade your character as much as you want, “but smart ADs pay attention, you don’t test the [All-American] … so normally your production goes down even though you are a factor. … I think as a former [All-American] you should be a leader in your [locker room] especially for the new folks who get down after a loss or have a bad season. That’s where I think my pressure was applied.”

Each of these individuals expressed the joy, pride, and honor that came with being named to the All-American team. Florida State wide receiver Vernon Mills perhaps said it the best, “it was the greatest feeling, knowing that your peers acknowledge you for having a great season.” Most, like Mills, were quick to thank their teammates, coaches, and ADs for helping them earn the All-American title. Despite the fanfare, some expressed that they would give up the award and recognition for a National Championship. We’ll see how these players answer that question themselves.

Without further ado, this is one man’s unofficial Mid-Season First-Team All-America, Second-Team All-America, and Freshman All-American Team. In addition, since there are now four conferences, I have named All-Conference Teams as well.

First-Team Mid-Season All-Americans

QB – Scott Pinesaw – Sr. – Kentucky

HB – Duane Sammons – Sr. – Notre Dame

HB – James Ware – Sr. – Alabama

WR – Matthew McCray – Sr. – Boise State

WR – Derrick Pendleton – Sr. – Michigan

WR – Tucker Quirk – Jr. – Kentucky

WR – Pablo Thompson – So. – Oregon

TE – Cadbury Wellington – Fr. – North Carolina

RET – Vinny Mixon – Sr. – Oklahoma

K – DJ Marley – Sr. – Wisconsin

DL – Scott Frank – Sr. – Oklahoma

DL – Jay Gates – Fr. – Miami

DL – Jeff Knight – Fr. – Clemson

LB – Sage Collins – So. – Boise State

LB – Brock Hoskins – Sr. – Oregon

LB – Daryl Jefferson – Sr. – Clemson

LB – Matt Walker – Sr. – Oregon

CB – Herschel Duke – Fr. – Florida

CB – Riley Feagle – Sr. – Wisconsin

CB – Charlie Pickett – Jr. – Michigan

S – Gavin Beavers – So. – Florida

S – Maverick LeBlanc – So. – LSU

S – TJ Weinrich – Jr. – Boise State

Second-Team Mid-Season All-Americans

QB – Kai Kohko – Sr. – Texas

HB – Killian Dunn – So. – Texas

HB – Joey Zaza – Sr. – Oklahoma

WR – Aaron Ike – Sr. – Florida State

WR – Titus Price – Fr. – Alabama

WR – Jalen Thomas – So. – Ohio State

WR – Jrue Ward Johnson – Fr. – Clemson

TE – Conner Stephens – So. – Illinois

RET – Tavian Tyree – Jr. – Iowa

K – Greg Owens – Jr. – Ohio State

DL – Owen Britt – Sr. – Alabama

DL – Les McAdoo – Jr. – Oklahoma State

DL – George Yost – Fr. – Alabama

LB – Zackary Babineau – So. – Michigan

LB – Devin Rudisell – Fr. – Pitt

LB – Ryan Schultz – Fr. – Iowa

LB – JJ Smith – Jr. – Florida

CB – Paul Hayes II – Sr. – Ohio State

CB – Jaye Johnson – Fr. – Georgia

CB – Terry Walther – Sr. – Tennessee

S – Rick Davis – So. – Florida State

S – Brian Mount – Jr. – Michigan

S – Deuce Palmer – Fr. – Alabama

Freshman Mid-Season All-Americans

QB – Dylan Shumate – Illinois

HB – Clay Allen – North Carolina

HB – William Tree – Florida

WR – JT Cass Jr. – Oklahoma State

WR – Thane Lewis – Auburn

WR – Titus Price – Alabama

WR – Jrue Ward Johnson – Clemson

TE – Cadbury Wellington – North Carolina

RET – Ricky Hammer – Florida

K – Max Boom – Alabama

DL – Jay Gates – Miami

DL – Jeff Knight – Clemson

DL – George Yost – Alabama

LB – Ja Avery II – Texas A&M

LB – Wes Finy – Missouri

LB – Devin Rudisell – Pitt

LB – Ryan Schultz – Iowa

CB – Shawn Adams – Georgia

CB – Herschel Duke – Florida

CB – Jaye Johnson – Georgia

S – Draxler Blue – Clemson

S – Jakoby Cobb – West Virginia

S – Deuce Palmer – Alabama

Mid-Season All-ACC

QB – Jim Carr – Sr. – Florida State

HB – Clay Allen – Fr. – North Carolina

HB – Duane Sammons – Sr. – Notre Dame

WR – Justice Fury* – Fr. – Miami

WR – Aaron Ike – Sr. – Florida State

WR – Vernon Mills – Sr. – Florida State

WR – Jrue Ward Johnson – Fr. – Clemson

TE – Cadbury Wellington – Fr. – North Carolina

RET – Rev LeBoucher – Sr. – Notre Dame K – Waylon Wright – Fr. – Miami

DL – Jay Gates – Fr. – Miami

DL – Jeff Knight – Fr. – Clemson

DL – Cory Mucci – So. – Miami

LB – Brendan Jackson – Sr. – Miami

LB – Daryl Jefferson – Sr. – Clemson

LB – Devin Rudisell – Fr. – Pitt

LB – Chance Thomas – So. – North Carolina

CB – Skyler Eik – Jr. – Clemson

CB – Thomas Lindsay – Sr. – Clemson

CB – Tom Reis – So. – Miami

S – Draxler Blue – Fr. – Clemson

S – Connor Cummings – Jr. – Notre Dame

S – Rick Davis – So. – Florida State

*Justice Fury is listed as a CB.

Mid-Season All-BIG 10

QB – Logan Radloff – So. – Ohio State

HB – John Carroll – Jr. – Ohio State

HB – Shaq Edwards – So. – Illinois

WR – Jackson Cain – Sr. – Illinois

WR – Derrick Pendleton – Sr. – Michigan

WR – Jalen Thomas – So. – Ohio State

WR – Pablo Thompson – So. – Oregon

TE – Connor Stephens – So. – Illinois

RET – Tavian Tyree – Jr. – Iowa

K – DJ Marley – Sr. – Wisconsin

DL – Tristan Paul – So. – Oregon

DL – Iman Porter – Sr. – Wisconsin

DL – Valentino Villareal – Fr. – Ohio State

LB – Zackary Babineau – So. – Michigan

LB – Brock Hoskins – Sr. – Oregon

LB – Ryan Schultz – Fr. – Iowa

LB – Matt Walker – Sr. – Oregon

CB – Riley Feagle – Sr. – Wisconsin

CB – Paul Hayes II – Sr. – Ohio State

CB – Charlie Pickett – Jr. – Michigan

S – MJ Boomer – Jr. – Illinois

S – Matthew Coleman – Sr. – Washington

S – Brian Mount – Jr. – Michigan

Mid-Season All-Big XII

QB – Kai Kohko – Sr. – Texas

HB – Killian Dunn – So. – Texas

HB – Joey Zaza – Sr. – Oklahoma

WR – JT Cass Jr. – Fr. – Oklahoma State

WR – Jafari Davis Jr. – Jr. – Texas A&M

WR – Anthony Delano – Sr. – Texas

WR – Matthew McCray – Sr. – Boise State

TE – Steve Suess – Sr. – Missouri

RET – Vinny Mixon – Sr. – Oklahoma

K – Asher Wilson – Fr. – Boise State

DL – Scott Frank – Sr. – Oklahoma

DL – Shane Lloyd – Fr. – Oklahoma

DL – Les McAdoo – Jr. – Oklahoma State

LB – Sage Collins – So. – Boise State

LB – Wes Finy – Fr. – Missouri

LB – Zach Flowerday – So. – Texas

LB – Tyler O’Curran – Jr. – Boise State

CB – Duke Stover – So. – Texas

CB – Demetrius Thomas – Jr. – Boise State

CB – Johnny Tipton – Sr. – Missouri

S – Dylan Bishop – Jr. – Texas

S – Johnathon Ramirez – So. – Nebraska

S – TJ Weinrich – Sr. – Boise State

Mid-Season All-SEC

QB – Scott Pinesaw – Sr. – Kentucky

HB – William Tree – Fr. – Florida

HB – James Ware – Sr. – Alabama

WR – Elliott Griffin – So. – LSU

WR – Titus Price – Fr. – Alabama

WR – Tucker Quick – Jr. – Kentucky

WR – Carlos Shapovalov – Jr. – Alabama

TE – Kris Keohane – So. – Alabama

RET – Ricky Hammer – Fr. – Florida

K – Max Boom – Fr. – Alabama