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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.

The annual Big 12 Football Media Days will be conducted in Irving, Texas, July 26-28. Live video coverage, including press conferences and one-on-one interviews with a variety of guests, will be featured daily on Big12Sports.com

2010 Media Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team

Offensive Player of the Year:	Jerrod Johnson, Texas A&M (QB, 6-5, 243, Sr/3L, Humble, Texas)
Defensive Co-Players of the Year:	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)