Nick Saban has three Consensus All-Americans on this Alabama team.
Bryce Young (quarterback), Evan Neal (offensive lineman), and Will Anderson (linebacker) had three selectors recognize them with first-team honors. Young, a sophomore, earned first-team honors from Sporting News, the Associated Press, and the Football Writers Association of America. He is the first quarterback in Crimson Tide history to win the Heisman Trophy.
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Neal, a junior, received first-team accolades from Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation, and the Football Writers Association of America. He anchors an offensive unit that is fourth nationally for scoring offense (42.5 ppg) and sixth for total offense (495.5 ypg). Anderson, a sophomore, has first-team honors from Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Football Writers Association of America, and the Associated Press. He leads the nation in sacks (15.5) and tackles for loss (32.5).
Anderson needs a first-team selection from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to be a Unanimous All-American.
Young and Neal give Alabama 19 Consensus First-Team All-Americans since 2008.
Jameson Williams could be the 20th name if he earns a first-team spot on AFCA All-America Team.
Alabama has 24 Unanimous First-Team All-Americans. Anderson looks to become No. 25 for the Crimson Tide.
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