Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Florida State cornerback Deion Sanders were among the former college football stars named to The Associated Press' All-Time All-America first team.
Ohio State and Pittsburgh each placed three players on the AP All-Time All-America team announced Thursday as part of the news organization's celebration of the 100th anniversary of the storied honor for the top players in college football.
Since 1925, nearly 2,000 men have been named AP first-team All-Americans, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.
The Big Ten led all conferences with seven selections, two more than the Southeastern Conference.