AP All-America team: Ashton Jeanty becomes unanimous pick along with Heisman winner Travis Hunter

Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter achieved a rare feat on the Associated Press All-America team, announced Monday. He earned first-team honors at two positions and second-team honors at another. Hunter and Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts were repeat first-team selections.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty stood out as the only unanimous selection after an extraordinary season, showcasing one of the most remarkable single-season rushing performances in college football.

The AP All-America team, selected by a panel of AP Top 25 voters, included players from 24 schools. Texas and Miami led the way, with two players each on the first team.

Ashton Jeanty's historic season

Ashton Jeanty made history by becoming a unanimous pick for the AP All-American team. The junior running back from Jacksonville, Florida, delivered one of the greatest rushing campaigns in recent memory.

His performances, including multiple 200-yard games, set him apart as one of the most reliable and explosive players.

In 2024, Jeanty carried the ball 344 times for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns, averaging 7.3 yards per carry.

Travis Hunter's two-way excellence

Travis Hunter, widely regarded as one of the best two-way players in college football, was a first-team selection at cornerback and as an all-purpose player while earning second-team honors as a wide receiver.

In 12 games, Hunter had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 TDs. He also recorded 33 tackles, 10 pass breakups, four interceptions and one forced fumble.

First-team AP All-America

Offense

Wide receivers:

• Nick Nash, San Jose State, senior, 6-3, 195, Irvine, California
• Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona, junior, 6-5, 212, Waimanalo, Hawaii
• Xavier Restrepo, Miami, senior, 5-10, 198, Coconut Creek, Florida

Tackles:

• Kelvin Banks, Texas, junior, 6-3, 320, Humble, Texas
• Will Campbell, LSU, junior, 6-6, 323, Monroe, Louisiana

Guards:

• Addison West, Western Michigan, senior, 6-3, 305, Cary, Illinois
• Willie Lampkin, North Carolina, senior, 5-11, 290, Lakeland, Florida

Center:

• Jake Slaughter, Florida, junior, 6-5, 308, Sparr, Florida.

Tight end:

• Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green, junior, 6-4, 230, Canton, Ohio

Quarterback:

• Cam Ward, Miami, senior, 6-2, 223, West Columbia, Texas

Running backs:

• Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, junior, 5-9, 215, Jacksonville, Florida
• Cam Skattebo, Arizona State, senior, 5-11, 215, Rio Linda, California

Kicker:

• Kenneth Almendares, Louisiana-Lafayette, senior, 6-2, 252, Clute, Texas

All-purpose:

• Travis Hunter, Colorado, junior, 6-1, 185, Suwanee, Georgia

Defense

Edge rushers:

• Abdul Carter, Penn State, junior, 6-3, 252, Philadelphia
• Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College, senior, 6-2, 247, Williamstown, New Jersey

Interior linemen:

• Mason Graham, Michigan, junior, 6-3, 320, Mission Viejo, California
• Walter Nolen, Mississippi, junior, 6-3, 305, Powell, Tennessee

Linebackers:

• Jay Higgins, Iowa, senior, 6-2, 232, Indianapolis
• Shaun Dolac, Buffalo, graduate, 6-1, 225, West Seneca, New York
• Carson Schwesinger, UCLA, junior, 6-2, 225, Moorpark, California

Cornerbacks:

• Jahdae Barron, Texas, senior, 5-11, 200, Austin, Texas
• Travis Hunter, Colorado, junior, 6-1, 185, Suwanee, Georgia

Safeties:

• Xavier Watts, Notre Dame, graduate, 6-0, 203, Omaha, Nebraska
• Caleb Downs, Ohio State, sophomore, 6-0, 205, Hoschton, Georgia

Defensive back:

• Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina, junior, 6-3, 227, Irmo, South Carolina

Punter:

• Alex Mastromanno, Florida State, senior, 6-1, 241, Melbourne, Australia