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Bijan Robinson, Xavier Worthy named AP preseason All-Americans

Joe Cookby:Joe Cook•08/22/22•

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Bijan Robinson (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)

Texas running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Xavier Worthy were named Associated Press preseason All-Americans on Monday. Robinson was named the first-team running back, while Worthy was named to the second team.

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Robinson, a junior from Tucson, Ariz., has rushed for 1830 yards and 15 touchdowns in his two seasons with the Longhorns. He has also caught 41 passes for 491 yards and six scores. In 2021, Robinson rushed for 1127 yards and 11 touchdowns while catching 26 passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns. His 2021 was shortened due to injury when a dislocated elbow kept him out of the last two games.

Worthy, a sophomore from Fresno, Calif., put his name near the top of several freshman statistical categories in 2021. In 12 starts, Worthy hauled in 62 passes for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 12 scores broke the freshman school record and was one off from tying Jordan Shipley’s record of 13 set in 2009.

Worthy’s breakout performance came against the Oklahoma Sooners. In a losing effort, Worthy caught nine passes for 261 yards and two scores. It was one of three 200-receiving yard games in program history.

First Team AP Preseason All-Americans

Offense

Quarterback
Bryce Young, Alabama

Running Back
Bijan Robinson, Texas; TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State

Offensive Tackle
Peter Skoronski, Northwestern; Paris Johnson Jr., Ohio State

Offensive Guard
Andrew Vorhees, USC; Caleb Chandler, Louisville

Center
Jarrett Patterson, Notre Dame

Tight End
Brock Bowers, Georgia

Wide Receiver
Jordan Addison, USC; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State; Kayshon Boutte, LSU

All-Purpose
Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State

Kicker
Jake Moody, Michigan

Defense

EDGE
Will McDonald IV, Iowa State; Isaiah Foskey, Notre Dame

Defensive Line
Bryan Bresee, Clemson; Jalen Carter, Georgia

Linebacker
Will Anderson Jr., Alabama; Noah Sewell, Oregon; Jack Campbell, Iowa

Cornerback
Kelee Ringo, Georgia; Eli Ricks, Alabama

Safety
Jordan Battle, Alabama, Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M

Defensive Back
Riley Moss, Iowa

Punter
Adam Korsak, Rutgers

Second Team

Offense

Quarterback
CJ Stroud, Ohio State

Running Back
Braelon Allen, Wisconsin; Sean Tucker, Syracuse

Offensive Tackle
Connor Galvin, Baylor; Dawand Jones, Ohio State

Offensive Guard
O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida; Emil Ekiyor, Alabama

Center
John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota

Tight End
Michael Mayer, Notre Dame

Wide Receiver
Xavier Worthy, Texas; Josh Downs; North Carolina; A.T. Perry, Wake Forest

All-Purpose
Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama

Kicker
Harrison Mevis, Missouri

Defense

EDGE
Myles Murphy, Clemson; Nolan Smith, Georgia

Defensive Line
Calijah Kancey, Pittsburgh; Siaki Ika, Baylor

Linebacker
Nick Herbig, Wisconsin; Andre Carter II, Army; Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington

Cornerback
Cam Smith, South Carolina; Clark Phillips III, Utah

Safety
Brandon Joseph, Notre Dame; Jalen Catalon, Arkansas

Defensive Back
Jammie Robinson, Florida State

Punter
Kyle Ostendorp, Arizona

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