SI's Preseason All-America TeamPosted: Monday August 23, 2004 10:16AM; Updated: Wednesday August 25, 2004 9:05AM 
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QB: Matt Leinart
Jr., USC
Threw for 3,556 yards and 38 TDs in his first year on the job.
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DL: Dan Cody
Sr., Oklahoma
Had a breakthrough junior season, registering 10 sacks. |
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RB: Darren Sproles
Sr., Kansas State
Lit up Oklahoma for 323 all-purpose yards last December. |
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DL: David Pollack
Sr., Georgia
The nation's only returning two-time consensus All-America. |
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RB: Justin Vincent
Soph., LSU
Burst on the scene late last year to help lift the Tigers to the title. |
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DL: Matt Roth
Sr., Iowa
Former LB has recorded 22 sacks the past two years. |
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WR: Mark Clayton
Sr., Oklahoma
Jason White's favorite target caught 83 balls for 1,425 yards. |
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DL: Marcus Spears
Sr., LSU
The highly athletic player can drop back into pass coverage. |
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WR: Geoff McArthur
Sr., Cal
The nation's leading returning receiver had 1,504 yards in '03. |
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LB: Will Derting
Jr., Washington State
Could miss the Cougs' first few games with a broken wrist. |
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TE: Heath Miller
Jr., Virginia
Cavs' top receiver last season caught 70 balls for 835 yards. |
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LB: A.J. Hawk
Jr., Ohio State
Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP helped stifle KSU's Sproles. |
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OT: Eric Winston
Jr., Miami
Former TE the latest in a line of dominating 'Canes blockers. |
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LB: Derrick Johnson
Sr., Texas
Texas' first-ever Butkus finalist has started four straight years. |
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OT: Alex Barron
Sr., Florida State
Barron's blocking has helped FSU upgrade its running game. |
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DB: Josh Bullocks
Jr., Nebraska
Finished tied for first nationally last year with 10 interceptions. |
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G: David Baas
Sr., Michigan
Will play a big role in success of Michigan's new QB, RBs.
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DB: Thomas Davis
Jr., Georgia
Ferocious hitter led the Bulldogs' defense with 138 tackles. |
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G: Elton Brown
Sr., Virginia
Massive 6-foot-6, 333-pounder was ACC's top blocker last year. |
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DB: Antrel Rolle
Sr., Miami
The lockdown cover guy hasn't allowed a TD in 25 games. |
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C: Ben Wilkerson
Sr., LSU
Four-year starter is quick on his feet and rarely makes mistakes. |
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DB: Corey Webster
Sr., LSU
Former receiver has picked off 14 passes the past two years. |
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K: Jonathan Nichols
Sr., Mississippi
Made 23 of his first 24 field-goal attempts last season. |
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R: Antonio Perkins
Sr., Oklahoma
Set NCAA record with four punt returns for touchdowns. |
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P: Tom Malone
Jr., USC
His 49.0-yard average dwarfed all others nationally in '03. |
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| Second Team |
| Offense |
Defense |
| QB: Jason White, Oklahoma, Sr. |
DL: Shaun Cody, USC, Sr. |
| RB: Carnell Williams, Auburn, Sr. |
DL: Adell Duckett, Texas Tech, Sr. |
| RB: Cedric Benson, Texas, Sr. |
DL: Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College, Jr. |
| WR: Braylon Edwards, Michigan, Sr. |
DL: Orien Harris, Miami, Jr. |
| WR: Craphonso Thorpe, Florida State, Sr. |
LB: Michael Bolley, Southern Miss, Sr. |
| TE: Matt Herrian, Nebraska, Jr. |
LB: Abdul Hodge, Iowa, Jr. |
| OT: Jammal Brown, Oklahoma, Sr. |
LB: Channing Crowder, Florida, So. |
| OT: Andrew Whitworth, LSU, Jr. |
DB: Marlin Jackson, Michigan, Sr. |
| G: C.J. Brooks, Maryland, Sr. |
DB: Jamaal Brimmer, UNLV, Sr.
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| G: Chris Kemoeatu, Utah, Sr. |
DB: Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin, Sr. |
| C: Greg Eslinger, Minnesota. Jr. |
DB: Darrent Williams, Sr., Oklahoma State
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| K: Connor Hughes, Jr., Virginia |
P: Dustin Colquitt, Sr., Tennessee |
| R: Skyler Green, LSU, Jr. |
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