2004 College Football All-America Team

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.

Thirteen players were recognized as consensus All-Americans for 2004, 8 of them unanimously. Unanimous selections are followed by an asterisk (*)

2004 Consensus All-Americans
NamePositionYearUniversity
Matt LeinartQuarterbackJuniorUSC
Adrian Peterson*Running backFreshmanOklahoma
J. J. ArringtonSeniorCalifornia
Braylon Edwards*Wide receiverSeniorMichigan
Taylor StubblefieldSeniorPurdue
Heath Miller*Tight endJuniorVirginia
Alex Barron*Offensive lineSeniorFlorida State
Jammal Brown*SeniorOklahoma
Elton BrownSeniorVirginia
David BaasSeniorMichigan
Ben WilkersonCenterSeniorLSU
Erasmus JamesDefensive lineSeniorWisconsin
David PollackSeniorGeorgia
Shaun CodySeniorUSC
Marcus SpearsSeniorLSU
Derrick Johnson*LinebackerSeniorTexas
Matt GrootegoedSeniorUSC
A. J. HawkJuniorOhio State
Antrel Rolle*Defensive backSeniorMiami (FL)
Marlin JacksonSeniorMichigan
Carlos RogersSeniorAuburn
Ernest ShazorSeniorMichigan
Thomas Davis Sr.JuniorGeorgia
Mike Nugent*KickerSeniorOhio State
Brandon FieldsPunterSophomoreMichigan State
Reggie BushReturn SpecialistSophomoreUSC

Offense

Quarterback

Running backs

Fullback

Wide receivers

Tight end

Linemen

Center

Defense

Linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Kicker

  • Mike Nugent, Ohio State (AP, AFCA, FWAA, SN, WCFF, SI, PFW, ESPN, CBS, CFN, Rivals)
  • Tyler Jones, Boise State (AP-2, WCFF-2)
  • Andrew Wellock, Eastern Michigan (AP-3)

Punter

Returners

See also

References