COLLEGE STATION - Record-setting Texas A&M punter Shane Tripucka was named to The All-American's inaugural All-America second team this week.
More than 15,000 players donned jerseys in games or practices in the FBS this season. The All-American selected 52 players from that pool of outstanding athletes as members of the publication's inaugural All-America teams. The teams were compiled via nominations from The All-American staff.
Tripucka, from Allen High School, helped the Aggies lead the SEC in net punting at 43.4 yards per kick. His overall punting average was 46.1 with 30 kicks of 50-plus yards. Tripucka killed 23 of his kicks inside the 20 and forced 33 fair catches.
The senior ranks second in the NCAA in net punting, behind only Ray Guy award winner Michael Dickson of Texas. Additionally, Tripucka ranks fifth in the country in gross punting average at 46.1 yards per punt. Tripucka's season average ranks fifth on the all-time Texas A&M list, while his career average of 44.6 yards per punts stands third in the record books.
Earlier this week, Tripucka was names to the NFLPA All-Star Bowl roster. The seventh-annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl – the only game for the players, by the players – is scheduled for a 3 p.m. (CT) kickoff and will air nationally on FS1.
The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl experience is much more than a game for the participating players. For one week, participants will receive an in-depth introduction to their future union. The NFLPA is the primary resource for players for information on the business of football and how to succeed in the NFL and in their post-football careers.
For more information about the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate visit http://collegiate.nflpa.com. Follow the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
2017 The All-American All-America Team
FIRST TEAM
Offense
Defense
Specialists
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Defense
Specialists
More than 15,000 players donned jerseys in games or practices in the FBS this season. The All-American selected 52 players from that pool of outstanding athletes as members of the publication's inaugural All-America teams. The teams were compiled via nominations from The All-American staff.
Tripucka, from Allen High School, helped the Aggies lead the SEC in net punting at 43.4 yards per kick. His overall punting average was 46.1 with 30 kicks of 50-plus yards. Tripucka killed 23 of his kicks inside the 20 and forced 33 fair catches.
The senior ranks second in the NCAA in net punting, behind only Ray Guy award winner Michael Dickson of Texas. Additionally, Tripucka ranks fifth in the country in gross punting average at 46.1 yards per punt. Tripucka's season average ranks fifth on the all-time Texas A&M list, while his career average of 44.6 yards per punts stands third in the record books.
Earlier this week, Tripucka was names to the NFLPA All-Star Bowl roster. The seventh-annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl – the only game for the players, by the players – is scheduled for a 3 p.m. (CT) kickoff and will air nationally on FS1.
The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl experience is much more than a game for the participating players. For one week, participants will receive an in-depth introduction to their future union. The NFLPA is the primary resource for players for information on the business of football and how to succeed in the NFL and in their post-football careers.
For more information about the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate visit http://collegiate.nflpa.com. Follow the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
2017 The All-American All-America Team
FIRST TEAM
Offense
| Pos. | Name | Class | School |
| QB | Baker Mayfield | Sr. | Oklahoma |
| RB | Bryce Love | Jr. | Stanford |
| RB | Rashaad Penny | Sr. | San Diego State |
| WR | James Washington | Sr. | Oklahoma State |
| WR | Anthony Miller | Sr. | Memphis |
| TE | Mark Andrews | Jr. | Oklahoma |
| OT | Orlando Brown | Jr. | Oklahoma |
| OG | Quenton Nelson | Jr. | Notre Dame |
| C | Will Clapp | Jr. | LSU |
| OG | Cody O'Connell | Sr. | Washington State |
| OT | David Edwards | So. | Wisconsin |
Defense
| Pos. | Name | Class | School |
| DE | Bradley Chubb | Sr. | N.C. State |
| DT | Harrison Phillips | Sr. | Stanford |
| DT | Maurice Hurst | Sr. | Michigan |
| DE | Sutton Smith | So. | Northern Illinois |
| LB | Roquan Smith | Jr. | Georgia |
| LB | Josey Jewell | Sr. | Iowa |
| LB | Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | Sr. | Oklahoma |
| CB | Josh Jackson | Jr. | Iowa |
| S | Minkah Fitzpatrick | Jr. | Alabama |
| S | DeShon Elliott | Jr. | Texas |
| CB | Denzel Ward | Jr. | Ohio State |
Specialists
| Pos. | Name | Class | School |
| K | Eddy Pineiro | Jr. | Florida |
| P | Michael Dickson | Jr. | Texas |
| KR/PR | Dante Pettis | Sr. | Washington |
| AP | Saquon Barkley | Jr. | Penn State |
SECOND TEAM
Offense
| Pos. | Name | Class | School |
| QB | Lamar Jackson | Jr. | Louisville |
| RB | Jonathan Taylor | Fr. | Wisconsin |
| RB | Devin Singletary | So. | FAU |
| WR | A.J. Brown | So. | Mississippi |
| WR | David Sills V | Jr. | West Virginia |
| TE | Adam Breneman | Sr. | UMass |
| OT | Mitch Hyatt | Jr. | Clemson |
| OG | Will Hernandez | Sr. | UTEP |
| C | Bradley Bozeman | Sr. | Alabama |
| OG | Braden Smith | Sr. | Auburn |
| OT | Mike McGlinchey | Sr. | Notre Dame |
Defense
| Pos. | Name | Class | School |
| DE | Nick Bosa | So. | Ohio State |
| DT | Hercules Mata'afa | Jr. | Washington State |
| DT | Vita Vea | Jr. | Washington |
| DE | Clelin Ferrell | So. | Clemson |
| LB | Jeff Holland | Jr. | Auburn |
| LB | Tremaine Edmunds | Jr. | Virginia Tech |
| LB | T.J. Edwards | Jr. | Wisconsin |
| CB | Isaiah Oliver | Jr. | Colorado |
| S | Justin Reid | Jr. | Stanford |
| S | Lukas Denis | Jr. | Boston College |
| CB | Nick Nelson | Jr. | Wisconsin |
Specialists
| Pos. | Name | Class | School |
| K | Matt Gay | Jr. | Utah |
| P | Shane Tripucka | Jr. | Texas A&M |
| KR/PR | Tony Pollard | So. | Memphis |
| AP | Darius Phillips | Sr. | Western Michigan |