Pair Of Aggies Named To AP All-American Roster
Becoming an All-American is one of the highest honors an individual can receive. Two Texas A&M players could be leaving College Station bestowing that title.
Offensive lineman Kenyon Green and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal were named to the Associated Press's All-American roster for the 2021 season. Both players were named to the second-team unit at their respective positions.
Green and Leal were also named to the Walter Camp All-American team on Thursday night. Both players were first-team selections.
Leal, a native of San Antonio, finished off his Aggie career in style. After a breakout campaign in 2020, the versatile do-it-all defender upped his numbers with 58 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, two passes broken up, and a forced fumble.Leal was also an All-SEC selection for his efforts in the Aggies' trenches.
Earlier this month, the junior declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. According to scouts, he is a projected first-round pick that could land as high as the top 10 depending on team needs.
Green, a native of Humble, was the building block for the new A&M offensive line. The junior was the lone returning starter for the Aggies following the 9-1 2020 season and played just about every position on the unit. Starting at right tackle to begin the season, Green played right guard and left tackle before returning to his natural left guard position from last fall.
Thanks to his efforts, the Aggies flourished on the ground, ranking fourth among SEC programs in average yards per run (5.3). Running back Isaiah Spiller finished with his second 1,000 yard season behind Green's efforts. Fellow running back Devon Achane averaged an SEC-high 7.1 yards per attempt.
Green is also expected to declare for the NFL Draft next April. He is a projected first-round selection and has graded out as one of the top offensive linemen prospects available.
Alabama led the way with three first-team starters. Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young was named first-team QB for his efforts in 2021. Linebacker Will Anderson Jr. and wide receiver Jameson Williams were also selected.
The Southeastern Conference as a whole featured the most representatives on the first-team roster with nine players. Young, Williams, Green, along with Kentucky tackle Darian Kinnard were named to the offense.
Anderson, Leal, Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis, Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean and Auburn cornerback Roger McCreary were all named to the first-team defense.
The SEC finished with a total of 16 players named to all three rosters.
The No. 25 Aggies (8-4) will face No. 17 Wake Forest (10-3) on New Year’s Eve in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. The Aggies will be without several key players, including quarterback Zach Calzada, who elected to transfer Monday.
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