Bijan Robinson, Xavier Worthy named AP preseason All-Americans
Texas running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were named Associated Press preseason All-Americans on Monday. Robinson was named the first-team running back, while Worthy was named to the second team.
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Robinson, a junior from Tucson, Ariz., has rushed for 1830 yards and 15 touchdowns in his two seasons with the Longhorns. He has also caught 41 passes for 491 yards and six scores. In 2021, Robinson rushed for 1127 yards and 11 touchdowns while catching 26 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns. His 2021 was shortened due to injury when a dislocated elbow kept him out of the last two games.
Worthy, a sophomore from Fresno, Calif., put his name near the top of several freshman statistical categories in 2021. In 12 starts, Worthy hauled in 62 passes for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 12 scores broke the freshman school record and was one off from tying Jordan Shipley’s record of 13 set in 2009.
Worthy’s breakout performance came against the Oklahoma Sooners. In a losing effort, Worthy caught nine passes for 261 yards and two scores. It was one of three 200-receiving yard games in program history.
First Team AP Preseason All-Americans
Offense
Quarterback
Bryce Young, Alabama
Running Back
Bijan Robinson, Texas; TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State
Offensive Tackle
Peter Skoronski, Northwestern; Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State
Offensive Guard
Andrew Vorhees, USC; Caleb Chandler, Louisville
Center
Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame
Tight End
Brock Bowers, Georgia
Wide Receiver
Jordan Addison, USC; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State; Kayshon Boutte, LSU
All-Purpose
Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State
Kicker
Jake Moody, Michigan
Defense
EDGE
Will McDonald IV, Iowa State; Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame
Defensive Line
Bryan Bresee, Clemson; Jalen Carter, Georgia
Linebacker
Will Anderson Jr., Alabama; Noah Sewell, Oregon; Jack Campbell, Iowa
Cornerback
Kelee Ringo, Georgia; Eli Ricks, Alabama
Safety
Jordan Battle, Alabama, Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M
Defensive Back
Riley Moss, Iowa
Punter
Adam Korsak, Rutgers
Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
CJ Stroud, Ohio State
Running Back
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin; Sean Tucker, Syracuse
Offensive Tackle
Connor Galvin, Baylor; Dawand Jones, Ohio State
Offensive Guard
O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida; Emil Ekiyor, Alabama
Center
John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota
Tight End
Michael Mayer, Notre Dame
Wide Receiver
Xavier Worthy, Texas; Josh Downs; North Carolina; A.T. Perry, Wake Forest
All-Purpose
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
Kicker
Harrison Mevis, Missouri
Defense
EDGE
Myles Murphy, Clemson; Nolan Smith, Georgia
Defensive Line
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh; Siaki Ika, Baylor
Linebacker
Nick Herbig, Wisconsin; Andre Carter II, Army; Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington
Cornerback
Cam Smith, South Carolina; Clark Phillips III, Utah
Safety
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame; Jalen Catalon, Arkansas
Defensive Back
Jammie Robinson, Florida State
Punter
Kyle Ostendorp, Arizona
