College football preseason 2026 All-America teams from The Athletic
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Southeastern Conference (SEC) continues to dominate in producing NFL talent, leading all conferences in NFL Draft picks for 20 consecutive seasons, including a record 87 picks in 2026, and frequently topping preseason All-American selections.
- The Big Ten leads in postseason All-Americans over the last five seasons (2021-25) with 72, followed by the SEC with 62, highlighting competitive talent across conferences.
- Notable preseason All-Americans include Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy recovering from a gunshot wound, and Texas WR Cam Coleman, all projected as top NFL prospects.
- Defensive standouts include Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons, South Carolina’s Dylan Stewart, and Ole Miss DT Will Echoles, each highly ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft.
- Special teams stars feature Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell, Lou Groza Award winner with a record-tying season, and Troy punter Evan Crenshaw, the Sun Belt’s Special Teams Player of the Year.
