Tim Tebow and Deion Sanders were included on The Associated Press' All-Time All-America first team, part of a celebration marking 100 years of this prestigious honor. The Big Ten topped other conferences with seven selections. Among the 25 players honored, five were Heisman Trophy winners and 21 were inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Selection criteria included previous AP first-team All-American status without consideration for professional careers. Voters aimed to avoid recency bias, resulting in a team predominantly featuring contemporary players, with only three selections pre-dating 1970. Tebow was named the all-time first-team quarterback.
Tim Tebow and Deion Sanders are among the former college football stars named to The Associated Press' All-Time All-America first team, a prestigious honor celebrating top players since 1925.
The Big Ten had the most selections with seven, outpacing the Southeastern Conference as 25 players were recognized, including five Heisman winners and 21 College Football Hall of Fame members.
The panel of 12 AP sports writers selected the all-time team, which should not be viewed as definitive due to the vast number of great players available.
Tim Tebow was selected as the all-time first-team quarterback, having secured the Heisman Trophy and led Florida to two national championships during his career.
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