Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro and Baylor guard Cyril Richardson are unanimous All-Americans.
Amaro and Richardson were named first-team All-America by the American Football Coaches’ Association, Football Writers’ Association of America, Walter Camp Football Foundation, Sporting News and Associated Press -- the five All-American teams recognized by the NCAA.
Amaro is the fifth Red Raider to achieve unanimous All-America recognition. The four others were punter Mark Bounds (1991), linebacker Zach Thomas (1995), running back Byron Hanspard (1996) and wide receiver Michael Crabtree (2007, 2008).
Richardson is the seventh Baylor player to be named a unanimous All-American, joining guard Bill Glass (1956), linebacker Mike Singletary (1980), safety Thomas Everett (1986), defensive tackle Santana Dotson (1991), punter Daniel Sepulveda (2006) and wide receiver Terrance Williams (2012).
Other unanimous All-Americans this year include Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard, Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald, Florida State cornerback Lamarcus Joyner, Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley, Boston College running back Andre Williams, Texas A&M offensive tackle Jake Matthews and Stanford guard David Yankey.
Below is a recap of all Big 12 players honored by the five major All-American teams:
American Football Coaches’ Association
First team
Tight end: Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
Center: Gabe Ikard, Oklahoma
Offensive guard: Cyril Richardson, Baylor
Defensive end: Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas
Safety: Ahmad Dixon, Baylor
Kicker: Anthony Fera, Texas
Football Writers’ Association of America
First team
Tight end: Amaro, Texas Tech
Offensive guard: Richardson, Baylor
Cornerback: Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
Kicker: Fera, Texas
Second team
Wide receiver: Tyler Lockett, Kansas State
Defensive end: Jeffcoat, Texas
Defensive end: Ryan Mueller, Kansas State
Cornerback: Jason Verrett, TCU
Walter Camp Football Foundation
First team
Tight end: Amaro, Texas Tech
Center: Ikard, Oklahoma
Offensive guard: Richardson, Baylor
Defensive end: Jeffcoat, Texas
Cornerback: Gilbert, Oklahoma State
Cornerback: Verrett, TCU
Kicker: Fera, Texas
Sporting News
First team
Tight end: Amaro, Texas Tech
Offensive guard: Richardson, Baylor
Safety: Dixon, Baylor
Associated Press
First team
Tight end: Amaro, Texas Tech
Offensive guard: Richardson, Baylor
Defensive end: Jeffcoat, Texas
Second team
Center: Ikard, Oklahoma
Cornerback: Gilbert, Oklahoma State
Cornerback: Verrett, TCU
Safety: Dixon, Baylor
Kicker: Fera, Texas
Third team
Safety: Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State