The AP All-American team was announced Monday, highlighting the best college football players of the 2024 season. Travis Hunter of Colorado secured first-team honors at two positions while becoming one of the greatest two-way athletes in modern college football. Ashton Jeanty from Boise State made history as the only unanimous selection on the entire AP All-American team.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Travis Hunter earned first-team honors as cornerback and all-purpose player, plus second-team selection as receiver
- Ashton Jeanty became the only unanimous first-team pick after rushing for 2,497 yards, the fourth-most in FBS history
- Hunter, the 2024 Heisman Trophy winner, played 1,443 snaps on offense, defense, and special teams in just 12 games
- 24 schools represented on the first-team all-American squad, selected by AP Top 25 voters
Two-Way Star Travis Hunter Dominates AP All-American Selections
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Travis Hunter of the Colorado Buffaloes continues to rewrite the record books as one of the most decorated two-way players since college football shifted away from such roles in the 1940s. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, was named first-team all-purpose player and first-team cornerback on the AP All-American team announced Monday. His selection as a second-team receiver adds a third accolade to his remarkable resume.
Hunter’s workload was extraordinary. According to Pro Football Focus, the versatile star logged 1,443 snaps across offense, defense, and special teams over 12 games. He exceeded 120 snaps in 10 different games, with a season-high 170 snaps against Texas Tech on November 9. Only injuries limited his involvement in two other contests.
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As a receiver, Hunter finished the regular season ranked among national leaders with 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns. His 21 receptions of 20-plus yards led the entire nation. On defense, Hunter made 31 tackles while recording 11 pass breakups and 4 interceptions. His most memorable defensive play came in Colorado’s overtime win against Baylor when his hard hit forced a crucial fumble on the final play of regulation.
Boise State Running Back Ashton Jeanty Achieves Historic Unanimous Honor
Ashton Jeanty of Boise State made history as the only unanimous selection on the 2024 AP All-American team. The junior running back from Jacksonville, Florida, became the first player in Boise State football history to earn this prestigious distinction. His achievement underscores his extraordinary performance during the 2024 college football season.
Jeanty’s statistical accomplishments rank among the greatest single-season rushing performances in college football history. The powerful back rushed for 2,497 yards, the fourth-most total in FBS history. Remarkably, he exceeded 200 yards in six different games during the season. Jeanty also tied for the national lead with 29 rushing touchdowns, cementing his status as one of the nation’s most dominant offensive forces.
Despite finishing as the Heisman Trophy runner-up behind Hunter, Jeanty’s unanimous All-American selection reflects the deep respect voters have for his contributions this season. His performance helped establish Boise State as a national power and attracted significant attention heading into the NFL draft process.
First-Team All-American Selections Show Conference Strength Distribution
The AP All-American team revealed the depth of talent across major college football conferences. A total of 24 schools are represented on the first-team selections, chosen by a panel of AP Top 25 voters. The SEC led all conferences with six first-team picks, followed by the ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 with five, five, and four selections respectively.
Additional notable selections included Xavier Watts of Notre Dame, a repeat first-team pick at safety. The Fighting Irish graduate has recorded five interceptions, tied for most among safeties nationally. Watts’s 12 career picks represent the most by a Notre Dame player since 1996. Both Texas and Miami placed two players apiece on the first-team selections.
| Conference | First-Team Selections |
| SEC | 6 |
| ACC | 5 |
| Big Ten | 5 |
| Big 12 | 4 |
| MAC | 3 |
| Mountain West | 2 |
One-of-a-Kind Achievement: What Makes These Selections So Special?
Travis Hunter was named the AP Player of the Year last week, a recognition befitting his extraordinary season. As a junior, he became one of the most accomplished players in recent college football memory. His ability to excel at cornerback and wide receiver simultaneously showcases a level of athletic versatility rarely seen at the elite level. Most football stars dedicate their careers to mastering a single position.
“Hunter, who announced last month he would enter the 2025 NFL draft, said he would play in Colorado’s game against BYU in the Alamo Bowl on December 28.”
— Associated Press, AP News
Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty’s unanimous selection reflects the voting panel’s complete consensus on his elite status. In college football’s competitive landscape, achieving unanimous distinction among a diverse group of evaluators is exceptionally rare. Jeanty’s combination of dominant rushing statistics and leadership elevated Boise State to national relevance during the 2024 season, making his achievement historically significant for the program.
Sources
- The Associated Press – Official announcement of 2024 AP All-American selections and player details
- ESPN – Comprehensive analysis of Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty’s honors and statistical achievements
- Boise State Athletics – Official confirmation of Ashton Jeanty as first unanimous All-American in program history
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