Teammates Jerrod Johnson and Von Miller (Texas A&M), along with Jared Crick (Nebraska) and Toney Clemons (Colorado) were picked for individual awards, highlighting the 2010 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team, chosen by media representatives who cover the Conference.
Johnson was selected preseason Offensive Player of the Year, Miller and Crick tied for preseason Defensive Player of the Year while Clemons was chosen preseason Newcomer of the Year.
Johnson was named the preseason squad's quarterback after earning All-Big 12 Second Team honors at the conclusion of the 2009 season. The 6-5 senior led the league in total offense with 314.2 yards a game and was fourth in passing (275.3 ypg).
Miller was also chosen as a linebacker on the preseason team. He garnered All-Big 12 and All-America First Team accolades in 2009 when he led the nation in sacks with 17 and ranked fifth in tackles for loss (1.75/game). The hybrid linebacker/defensive end led the Big 12 in sacks, tackles for loss and forced fumbles.
Crick was named to the preseason team on the defensive line. He was All-Big 12 First Team last year with 73 tackles and 9.5 sacks.
Clemons will join the Buffaloes' receiving corps after transferring from Michigan following the 2008 campaign. He played in 19 games and made three starts for the Wolverines, catching 12 passes for 106 yards.
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Jared Crick, Nebraska (DL, 6-6, 285, Jr, 2L, Cozad, Neb.) and Von Miller, Texas A&M (DE/LB, 6-3, 240, Sr/3L, DeSoto, Texas)
Newcomer of the Year:
Toney Clemons, Colorado (WR, 6-2, 205, Jr/TR, New Kensington, Pa.)
Offense
Pos
Name
School
Ht
Wt
Cl/Exp
Hometown
WR
Ryan Broyles#
Oklahoma
5-11
183
Jr/2L
Norman, Okla.
TE
Mike McNeill
Nebraska
6-4
235
Sr/3L
Kirkwood, Mo.
OL
Nate Solder*
Colorado
6-9
300
Sr/3L
Buena Vista, Colo.
OL
Ryan Miller
Colorado
6-8
310
Jr/3L
Littleton, Colo.
C
Tim Barnes
Missouri
6-4
310
Sr/3L
Longwood, Mo.
OL
Tanner Hawkinson
Kansas
6-6
293
So/1L
McPherson, Kan.
OL
Stephen Good
Oklahoma
6-6
299
Jr/2L
Paris, Texas
OL
Kyle Hix
Texas
6-7
325
Sr/3L
Aledo, Texas
WR
Jeff Fuller
Texas A&M
6-4
215
Jr/2L
McKinney, Texas
QB
Jerrod Johnson#
Texas A&M
6-5
243
Sr/3L
Humble, Texas
RB
Daniel Thomas*
Kansas State
6-2
228
Sr/1L
Hilliard, Fla.
RB
DeMarco Murray^#
Oklahoma
6-1
207
Sr/3L
Las Vegas, Nev.
PK
Alex Henery^#
Nebraska
6-2
175
Sr/3L
Omaha, Neb.
KR
Cyrus Gray
Texas A&M
5-10
196
Jr/2L
DeSoto, Texas
Defense
DL
Aldon Smith
Missouri
6-5
255
So/1L
Raytown, Mo.
DL
Jared Crick*
Nebraska
6-6
285
Jr/2L
Cozad, Neb.
DL
Jeremy Beal#
Oklahoma
6-3
267
Sr/3L
Carrollton, Texas
DL
Sam Acho
Texas
6-3
260
Sr/3L
Dallas, Texas
LB
Travis Lewis^*
Oklahoma
6-2
232
Jr/2L
San Antonio, Texas
LB
Keenan Robinson
Texas
6-3
239
Jr/2L
Plano, Texas
LB
Von Miller*
Texas A&M
6-3
240
Sr/3L
DeSoto, Texas
LB
Brian Duncan
Texas Tech
6-1
240
Sr/3L
Baton Rouge, La.
DB
Prince Amukamara*
Nebraska
6-1
205
Sr/3L
Glendale, Ariz.
DB
Quinton Carter#
Oklahoma
6-1
200
Sr/3L
Las Vegas, Nev.
DB
Aaron Williams
Texas
6-1
195
Jr/2L
Round Rock, Texas
DB
Curtis Brown
Texas
6-0
184
Sr/3L
Gilmer, Texas
DB
Blake Gideon
Texas
6-1
205
Jr/2L
Leander, Texas
P
Derek Epperson*
Baylor
6-3
235
Sr/3L
Southlake, Texas
PR
Ryan Broyles^
Oklahoma
5-11
178
Jr/2L
Norman, Okla.
^ 2009 Preseason Team * 2009 All-Big 12 First Team selection # 2009 All-Big 12 Second Team selection
Ties in voting created an additional spot at offensive line, defensive back and linebacker. Unanimous selections: DL - Jared Crick (NU) and Jeremy Beal (OU); LB - Travis Lewis (OU)
