There are less than 21 days away from the Texas Longhorns officially kicking off the 2020 college football season. All of the watchlist have been announced. The Amway Coaches Poll and AP Poll have released their preseason rankings and now each media outlet is putting together their preseason All-American lists. CBS Sports recently released their first and second team All-Americans.
For the Player of the yYear selection, no surprise here at Trevor Lawrence was named as the winner. However, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger also received votes for the honor. Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard was the only other Big 12 player named as receiving votes.
In terms of coach of the year, former Longhorns head coach Mack Brown was named along with TCU’s Gary Patterson. Provided the Longhorns have a big season and contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff, expect to hear Tom Herman’s name when the time comes for awards.
First Team All-American
For the lone Longhorn named to the first team we have offensive tackle Samuel Cosmi. Cosmi has been receiving NFL Draft buzz as well as second team All-American honors. This time Ehlinger’s blindside protector gets the first team nod. Cosmi has performed better and better each season. Plus if you need a touchdown pass from the big guy, you know he is good for at least one.
Second Team All-American
Sam Ehlinger comes in as the second team’s quarterback. The senior has been placed on almost every watchlist when it comes to top offensive player and quarterback awards. Many feel he is even a Heisman contender this season. With a strong showing, the Austin Native could be a finalist for the award. Lawrence will obviously be the front runner.
Other Big 12 players to make the list:
- Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State (first team)
- Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma (first team)
- Darius Stills, DL, West Virginia (first team)
- Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU (first team)
- Joshua Youngblood, KR, Kansas State (first team)
- Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State (second team)
- Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State (second team)
- Garret Wallow, LB, TCU (second team)
- Gabe Brkic, K, Oklahoma (second team)