List of Texas Tech Red Raiders football honorees explained

The Texas Tech Red Raiders college football team represents Texas Tech University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big 12 Conference's South Division. Texas Tech players and coaches of exceptional ability have received various accolades.

All-Americans

Each year, numerous publications and organizations release lists of All-America teams, hypothetical rosters of players considered the best in the nation at their respective positions.[1] Some selecting organizations choose more than one roster of All-Americans, in which case they use the terms "first team", "second team", and "third team" as appropriate.[2] College Sports Information Directors of America awards similar All-American honors with a focus on academic achievements.[3]

The National Collegiate Athletic Association, a college sports governing body, uses officially recognized All-America selectors to determine the "consensus" selections. These are based on a point system in which a player is awarded three points for every selector that names him to the first team, two points for the second team, and one point for the third team. The individual who receives the most points at his position is called a consensus All-American.[4] Over time, the sources used to determine the consensus selections have changed, and since 2002, the NCAA has used five selectors, the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), The Sporting News (TSN), and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF), to determine consensus All-Americans.[5]

In 1935, end Herschel Ramsey was the first Texas Tech player to be named an All-American.[6] Twenty-five years later in 1960, linebacker E. J. Holub became Texas Tech's first consensus All-American. Texas Tech players have earned consensus All-America honors 12 times: E. J. Holub in 1960, Donny Anderson in 1965, Dan Irons in 1977, Gabriel Rivera in 1982, Mark Bounds in 1991, Zach Thomas in 1995, Byron Hanspard in 1996, Montae Reagor in 1998, Michael Crabtree in 2007 and 2008, Brandon Carter in 2008, and Jace Amaro in 2013.[7]

All-Americans

1935Herschel RamseyEndLittle All-America team
1938Leonard LatchOffensive Tackle"All-America team of Unsung Heroes"
1938Elmer TarboxRunning BackHonorable Mention
1938A.B.(ABE) Murphy Offensive TackleN/A
1945Walt SchlinkmanOffensive BackHonorable Mention
1945Walt SchlinkmanOffensive BackLittle All-America team
1951Jerell PriceOffensive TackleAP
1951Bobby CavazosRunning BackHonorable Mention
1952Bobby CavazosRunning BackHonorable Mention
1953Bobby CavazosRunning BackAPThird TeamHonorable Mention
1954Jerry Walker Offensive TackleHonorable Mention
1954Jim Sides Running BackHonorable Mention
1954Claude HarlandEndHonorable Mention
1956Barton MasseyCenterHonorable Mention
1976Mike SearsOffensive GuardHonorable Mention
1959E. J. HolubCenter/LinebackerNEA, FWAA, AP, CP
1960E. J. HolubCenter/LinebackerConsensus All-AmericanNEA, FWAA, AFCA, UPI, WC, AP, CP, Time, TSN
1963Dave ParksSplit EndAP, TSN
1964Donny AndersonRunning BackAFCA, AP, NEA, FWAA, Time, TSN, FN
1965Donny AndersonRunning BackCP
1966Larry GilbertWide Receiver
1967Phil TuckerOffensive GuardNEA
1968Kenny VinyardKickerTSN
1968Don KingOffensive GuardAPCP
1969Denton FoxDefensive BackFWAAAP
1970Ken PerkinsDefensive BackHonorable Mention
1972Donald RivesDefensive TackleAP
1973Andre TillmanTight EndAP
1974Ecomet BurleyDefensive EndNEA
1976Thomas HowardLinebackerAFCA, College Football News, WCAP
1977Dan IronsOffensive TackleConsensus All-AmericanAFCA, UPI, FN, WC
1978James HadnotRunning BackAP
1980Ted WattsDefensive BackTSNNEAHonorable Mention
1980Gabriel RiveraDefensive TackleHonorable Mention
1981Gabriel RiveraDefensive TackleHonorable Mention
1982Gabriel RiveraDefensive TackleConsensus All-AmericanAFCA, GSN, APUPI
1986Brad HastingsLinebackerFN
1988Tyrone ThurmanKick ReturnerAP
1989Charles OdiorneOffensive TackleTSNAP
1989James GrayRunning BackUPI, AP
1991Mark BoundsPunterUnanimous All-AmericanAFCA, AP, FWAA, UPI, WC, FN, NEA, SH, TSN
1991Tracy SaulDefensive BackUPIAP
1992Lloyd HillWide Receiver AP
1993Bam MorrisRunning BackGSNAP
1994Zach ThomasLinebackerAFCAAP
1995Marcus ColemanDefensive BackFWAAAFCA, UPI
1995Zach ThomasLinebackerUnanimous All-AmericanAFCA, AP, FWAA, UPI, WC, FN, TSN
1996Byron HanspardRunning BackUnanimous All-AmericanFWAA, AFCA, WC, AP, FN
1996Ben KaufmanOffensive TackleAP
1997Montae ReagorDefensive EndSecond Team
1998Montae ReagorDefensive EndConsensus All-AmericanFWAA, AFCA, WC, AP, TSN
1998Ricky WilliamsRunning BackSecond TeamThird Team
2000Kevin CurtisStrong SafetySecond Team
2001Kevin CurtisFree SafetySecond Team
2001Lawrence FlugenceLinebackerAP
2001Aaron HuntDefensive EndFN
2004Trey HavertyWide ReceiverSIAP
2005Dwayne SlayFree SafetySI
2007Michael CrabtreeWide ReceiverUnanimous All-AmericanFWAA, AFCA, WC, AP, TSN, SI, ESPN, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com, Scout.com
2008Brandon CarterOffensive GuardConsensus All-AmericanAFCA, TSNAP
2008Michael CrabtreeWide ReceiverUnanimous All-American FWAA, AFCA, WC, AP, TSN, SI, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, CBS Sports, College Football News, Rivals.com, Scout.com
2008Graham HarrellQuarterbackAFCA
2008Rylan ReedOffensive TackleWC, SI
2008Louis VasquezOffensive GuardRivals.comAP
2009Brandon CarterOffensive GuardSecond Team
2009Brandon SharpeDefensive EndTSN
2013Jace AmaroTight EndUnanimous All-American FWAA, AFCA, WC, AP, TSN, SI, ESPN, Pro Football Weekly, CBS Sports, USA Today, Athlon, Fox Sports
2015Le'Raven ClarkOffensive TackleCBS Sports
2015Jakeem GrantAll-purpose / return specialistCBS SportsAP
2018Antoine WesleyWide Receiver FWAA
2019Jordyn BrooksLinebackerFWAA, AFCA, WC, AP, The Athletic, PFF
2022Tyree WilsonDefensive LineFWAA, USA Today, The AthleticAP

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Academic All American

YearPlayer namePosition
1970K
1972E
1975RB
1979P
1980P
1980LB
1983DB
1989DE
1992P
1993P
1999LB
2002QB
2012SS

All-conference honorees

Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Year Name Position
1955 Hal Broadfoot G
1955 Bill Herchmann T
1955 Don SchmidtHB
1955 James SidesFB
1955 Jerry WalkerT
1954 Hal Broadfoot G
1954 Walter Bryan HB
1954 Claude Harland DE
1954 Bill Herchmann T
1954 Jerry Johnson QB
1954 Bob KilcullenT
1954 James SidesFB
1954 Rick SpinksHB
1954 Jerry Walker T
1954 Arlen WesleyG
1954Dwayne West C
1954 Dean White DE
1953Bobby Cavazos RB
1953Don GrayG
1953Jack Kirkpatrick QB
1953James SidesHB
1953Vic SpoonerDE
1953Jerry WalkerT
1953Jimmy WilliamsT
1952Bobby CavazosHB
1952Hollis DavisT
1952Ray HowardG
1952Jim Turner HB
1951Junior ArterbrunQB
1951Bobby CavazosRB
1951Ray HowardG
1951Aubrey Phillips C
1951 Jerrell PriceT
1951Jim TurnerHB
1950Robert BroylesG
1950 Jerrell PriceT
1949James ConleyFB
1949Marshall GettysT
1949Dan Pursel G
1949Calvin StevensonHB
1948John Andrews T
1948Marshall Gettys T
1948Ernest HawkinsQB
1948Bill Kelley DE
1948Dorrell McCurryG
1948Dan PurselG
1947Fred BrownQB
1947Roland NaborsC
1947Ed SmithHB
1947 Joe SmithDE
1947 Bernie WinklerT
1946Clyde HallT
1946Floyd LawhornG
1946Roland NaborsC
1946Ed RobnettFB
1946Roger SmithHB
1946Bernie WinklerT
1942Will AllbrightG
1942Don AustinBack
1942J.R. CalahanBack
1942Doyle CarawayG
1942Walter SchlinkmanBack
1942 Joe Smith DE
1942George Zoller T
1941Tyrus BainQB
1941Charles DvoracekFB
1937 Lewis Jones G
1937Floyd OwensG
1937Herschel RamseyDE
1937Elmer TarboxHB
1936William Holcomb T
1936Jim NeillHB
1936Herschel Ramsey DE
1936Tom WigintonC
1935Charles DuvallQB
1935Walker Nichols G
1934G.C. Dowell HB
1934Pete OwensG
1934Lawrence Priddy C
1933Elva BakerDE
1933Matt HitchcockDE
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Southwest Conference

Year Name Position
1960E.J. HolubC
1962David ParksSE
1963David ParksSE
1963Donny AndersonHB
1964Teddy Roberts S
1964 Donny Anderson HB
1965 Tom Wilson QB
1965Donny Anderson HB
1966Mike LeinertHB
1966 Larry Gilbert SE
1967Jerry Turner C
1967 Phil TuckerOL
1967Ed MooneyLB
1967Mike LeinertHB

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Big 12 Conference

First Team

YearPlayer namePosition
2019DB
2019LB
2019P
2018LB
2018DB
2018K
2015RB
2015OL
2014OL
2013TE
2013LB
2013OL
2012OL
2009OL
2009DL
2008WR
2008DB
2008DL
2008DL
2007WR
2007PK
2006WR
2005RB
2005WR
2005WR
2005DB
2004WR
2004KR
2004DE
2003KR
2003WR
2002QB
2001RB
2000SS
1999KR
1999OL
1998DE
1998DL
1997DB
1997DE
1996RB

Second Team

YearPlayer namePosition
2019OL
2019DE
2018WR
2018OL
2017LB
2017S
2017DB
2017WR
2016WR
2016QB
2015KR
2014RB
2014LB
2013DT
2013WR
2012WR
2009DL
2012TE
2012DL
2011OL
2012DB
2012DB
2010OL
2010OL
2009DB
2008RB
2008OL
2008OL
2007QB
2006OL
2006DL
2005QB
2005WR
2005OL
2005OL
2005DL
2005DB
2004C
2004OL
2004C
2004LB
2003SS
2003OL
2003QB
2002LB
2002KR
2001SS
2001LB
2001DE
2001QB
2001OL
2000WR
2000LB
1999DT
1999OL
1999RB
1999DE
1998WR
1998OL
1998PR
1998RB
1997WR
1997DL
1997C
1996OL
1996QB

College Football Hall of Fame inductees

See also: College Football Hall of Fame. Seven Red Raider players, Donny Anderson, Hub Bechtol, E. J. Holub, Byron Hanspard, Dave Parks, Gabriel Rivera, and Zach Thomas, have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.[10]

Retired jerseys

Retired football jerseys
NumberPlayerYear
44 1995
55 1960
81 2009
Three Red Raider football players have had their jersey numbers retired. E.J. Holub's No. 55 was retired on Dec. 19, 1960, and Donny Anderson's No. 44 was retired Nov. 11, 1995. Dave Parks's No. 81 jersey was retired Nov. 17, 2001. Both Holub and Anderson are members of the College Football Hall of Fame.[11]

Trophies and awards

AT&T ESPN All-America Player of the Year

CBSSports.com Freshman of the Year

Doak Walker Award

Fred Biletnikoff Award

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Mosi Tatupu Award

Paul Warfield Trophy

Sammy Baugh Trophy

Sporting News College Football Player of the Year

Touchdown Club of Columbus' Freshman of the Year

Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year

Big 12 Conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year

Big 12 Conference Offensive Freshman of the Year

Big 12 Conference Offensive Newcomer of the Year

Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year

Texas Tech Ring of Honor

Texas Tech announced the creation of the Football Ring of Honor in June 2012. The Ring of Honor consists of an "elite group of players and coaches that made outstanding contributions to Red Raider Football."[12] Each player in the ring of honor has his name permanently added to the interior of the stadium on the West building.

Ring of Honor Members

RB1963–652013
C/LB1958–602013
SE1961–632013
DT1979–822014
Zach ThomasLB1993–952016
Michael CrabtreeWR2006–082021
Elmer TarboxDB/WR/RB1936–382021
Patrick MahomesQB2014–162022

Notes and References

  1. Web site: All-American . 1997 . Random House Unabridged Dictionary . . 2011-07-03.
  2. Web site: FWAA All-America since 1944 . . 2011-07-03.
  3. Web site: All-Time Academic All-America (by schools T-Z) . . 405 . 2010-12-14.
  4. Web site: 2010-11 NCAA Statistics' Policies & Guidelines . 2010-09-15 . . 3 . 2011-07-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100807003512/http://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/ForSIDs/policies.pdf . 2010-08-07 .
  5. Web site: Consensus All-America Selections, 1889-2009 . 2010 . Award Winners . . 2–3 . 2011-07-03.
  6. Web site: 2010 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Media Supplement . . 42 . 2011-07-03.
  7. Web site: Consensus All-Americans by College . Award Winners . . 16 . 2011-07-03.
  8. http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/texastech.com/documents/2016/7/19/All_Time_Record_Book.pdf
  9. http://sidearm.sites.s3.amazonaws.com/texastech.com/documents/2016/7/19/All_Time_Record_Book.pdf
  10. Web site: College Football Hall of Fame . Award Winners and All-Americans . . 23 . 2010-12-13.
  11. Web site: Texas Tech Traditions A-to-Z . Texas Tech Athletics . 2008-09-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20061128065904/http://texastech.cstv.com/trads/text-m-fb-atoz.html . 2006-11-28 .
  12. Web site: 2013 Texas Tech Football Media Supplement. Texas Tech Athletics. 18 July 2013 . 2014-01-21. Texas Tech Athletics.

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