DeAngelo Williams of Memphis Named to Blue Ribbon All-America Team

DeAngelo Williams

Memphis running back DeAngelo Williams has been named a first team All-American by Blue Ribbon Yearbook, the publication announced. He is joined in the backfield by Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson and USC Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Matt Leinart.

Wiliams, who led the nation in rushing touchdowns with 22. He totaled 1,948 rushing yards in 2004 and is being touted as a Heisman Trophy candidate for 2005. Williams will travel to Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, June 9 and will be presented the Player of the Year award by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.

Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook will be available in July by mail order and at select bookstores. Order through Blue Ribbon's website, www.blueribbonyearbook.com or by calling 1-866-805-BALL (2255).


OFFENSE
QB Matt Leinart, USC
RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
RB DeAngelo Williams, Memphis
RB Reggie Bush, USC (tie)
WR Derek Hagan, Arizona State
WR Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech
TE Marcedes Lewis, UCLA
OL D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia
OL Eric Winston, Miami
OL Greg Eslinger, Minnesota
OL Jonathan Scott, Texas
OL Marcus McNeill, Auburn
K Mason Crosby, Colorado
RS Devin Hester, Miami

DEFENSE
DL Darryl Tapp, Virginia Tech
DL Jesse Mahelona, Tennessee
DL Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College
DL Mario Williams, N.C. State
LB Ahmad Brooks, Virginia
LB Charles Greenway, Iowa
LB A.J. Hawk, Ohio State
DB Charles Gordon, Kansas
DB Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech
DB Ko Simpson, South Carolina
DB Jaxson Appel, Texas A&M
P Daniel Sepulveda, Baylor
RS Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio State

Offensive Player of the Year
Matt Leinart, USC

Defensive Player of the Year
Mario Williams, N.C. State