All-Time AP College Football All-America List: First Team Offense

All-Time AP College Football All-American List: First Team Offense

When it comes to college football, some players leave a mark that lasts forever. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the All-America team, the Associated Press put together an all-time lineup featuring the very best to ever play the game. From record-breaking seasons to unforgettable moments, these legends didn’t just play, they dominated. Here’s a look at the All-Time AP College Football All-America First Team Offense — a roster celebrating the all-time greats who helped shape the sport.

Wide receiver – Randy Moss

Wide receiver - Randy Moss
Randy Moss on the ESPN Monday Night Countdown set before a NFC Wild Card playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College – Marshall, 1997

Wide receiver – Larry Fitzgerald

Wide receiver - Larry Fitzgerald
Former Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald reacts on the sideline against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

College – Pittsburgh, 2003

Tackle – Orlando Pace

Tackle - Orlando Pace
Orlando Pace arrives on the red carpet during the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College – Ohio State, 1995-96; 

Tackle – Bill Fralic

Tackle - Bill Fralic
Atlanta Falcons tackle Bill Fralic (79) against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium. Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY Sports

College – Pittsburgh, 1982-84

Guard – John Hannah

Guard - John Hannah
John Hannah at the TimkenSteel Grand Parade on Cleveland Avenue in advance of the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College – Alabama, 1972 

Guard – Jim Parker

Guard - Jim Parker
Baltimore Colts tackle Jim Parker (77) on the sideline. Credit: Darryl Norenberg-USA TODAY Sports

College – Ohio State, 1956

Center – Chuck Bednarik

Center - Chuck Bednarik
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker/center (60) CHUCK BEDNARIK on the bench during the 1961 Pro Bowl at Memorial Coliseum. Credit: David Boss-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright David Boss

College – Penn, 1947-48

Tight end – Brock Bowers

Tight end - Brock Bowers
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Ole Miss in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Georgia won 52-17. Credit: Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK

College – Georgia, 2023

Quarterback – Tim Tebow

Quarterback - Tim Tebow
Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow poses with the Heisman Trophy as he addresses the media at the Hard Rock Cafe after being awarded the 2007 Heisman Trophy in New York City. Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports

College – Florida, 2007

Running back – Barry Sanders

Running back - Barry Sanders
Former Detroit Lions player Barry Sanders on the sidelines in warm ups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

College – Oklahoma State, 1988

Running back – Herschel Walker

Running back - Herschel Walker
Retired NFL star Herschel Walker pulls talks with media members during the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America’s stop in Corning on May 7, 2025 in Corning, New York. Credit: Andrew Legare/Elmira Star-Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

College – Georgia, 1980-82

Kicker – Sebastian Janikowski

Kicker - Sebastian Janikowski
Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) reacts against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

College – Florida State, 1998-99

All-purpose – Johnny Rodgers

All-purpose - Johnny Rodgers
Nebraska Cornhuskers former Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Rodgers (left) Mike Rozier (center) and Eric Crouch (right) acknowledge the crowd during the game against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Texas won 20-13. Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

College – Nebraska, 1972

Conclusion

Conclusion
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (TE04) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Pretty incredible lineup, right? These players weren’t just stars in their time — they’ve stood the test of time. It’s no surprise they made the AP’s all-time list, and they’ll be remembered as some of the best to ever play college football.