With schools playing as many as 16 games this season in the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff format, we waited a little longer than usual to unveil our 2024 ESPN All-America team. Postseason performances should matter, especially when you're talking about up to four games. Headlining the team is Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who turned in All-America performances at three spots. The receiver/cornerback was the cornerstone of a Colorado team that won nine games in 2024 after suffering through seven straight losing seasons.
The mere fact that Jeanty made a run at Barry Sanders' hallowed NCAA rushing record of 2,628 yards tells you everything you need to know about Jeanty's 2024 season. He led the country with 2,601 rushing yards and scored 30 touchdowns. Jeanty was the Heisman Trophy runner-up to Hunter, and defenses aligned to stop him all season. Even so, he entered the Fiesta Bowl with 1,882 yards after contact, according to Pro Football Focus, which was more than any other player.
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