Blythe, King Named AP All-Americans

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- University of Iowa defensive back Desmond King has been named to the Associated Press first team All-America squad, while senior center Austin Blythe was named to the third team. The Associated Press All-America teams were announced Sunday.

The Associated Press honor marks at least the third outlet that has named King as a first team All-American, as he was recently named to teams selected by USA Today and SI.com. King was honored Thursday as the receipient of the Jim Thorpe Award, which goes to the top defensive back in the nation.

King’s selection gives the Iowa football program a first team selection on the Associated Press team for the second straight season, as…