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1997 College Football All-America Team

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The 1997 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 (WCFF), The Sporting News (TNS) and Football News (FN).

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, FN, FWAA, TSN, and the WCFF to determine Consensus All-Americans.

Offense

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Quarterback

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Running backs

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Wide receivers

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Tight end

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Guards/tackles

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Center

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Defense

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Linemen

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Linebackers

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Backs

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Specialists

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Placekicker

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Punter

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All-purpose / kick returners

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  • Tim Dwight, Iowa (AP-All-Purpose-1, AFCA-Coaches, FWAA-Writers, TSN)
  • Quinton Spotwood, Syracuse (AP-All-Purpose-2)
  • Kevin Faulk, LSU (AP-All-Purpose-3)

See also

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References

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  • "AP All-America Team". The Daily Times. December 10, 1997. p. 3D. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  • "LSU names two Tigers All-America". The Daily Advertiser. November 13, 1997. p. 4C. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  • Gangi, Ted; Yonis, Josh. "FWAA All-America Team" (PDF). Football Writers Association of America. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 27, 2015.
  • "Football Award Winners" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 2016. pp. 15, 16. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  • "College Football: TSN All American Teams". Sporting News. Archived from the original on October 4, 2009.
  • "All-America Teams". Walter Camp Football Foundation. Archived from the original on February 9, 2012.