IRVING, Texas - Four American Athletic Conference players were recognized with All-America status by the Associated Press Monday afternoon, including two players who earned first-team accoldades.

Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Gardner and Houston defensive back Marcus Jones were both AP First Team All-America picks. Cincinnati cornerback Coby Bryant and East Carolina cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian were named to the second team.

The All-America selections continue a remarkable run of postseason honors for American Athletic Conference players. Jones was named as the winner of the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player, while Bryant earned the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back.

Gardner, Bryant and Jones have been chosen to each of the All-America teams of the three major selectors that have announced their teams so far. The Sporting News All-America team will be announced Tuesday, Dec. 14, while the AFCA All-America team will be named Wedensday, Dec. 15.


Associated Press All-America
First Team
Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Marcus Jones, DB, Houston

Second Team
Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati
Ja'Quan McMillian, CB, East Carolina


Walter Camp All-America
First Team
Coby Bryant, DB, Cincinnati
Brian Battie, KR, South Florida

Second Team
Ahmad Gardner, DB, Cincinnati
Marcus Jones, KR, Houston


Football Writers Association of America All-America Team
First Team
Ahamd Gardner, DB, Cincinnati
Brian Battie, KR, South Florida
Marcus Jones, PR, Houston

Second Team
Ja'Quan McMillian, DB, East Carolina


Sporting News All-America Team
First Team
Ahamd Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Marcus Jones, PR, Houston

Second Team
Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati
Ja'Quan McMillian, CB, East Carolina
Brian Battie, KR, South Florida


AFCA All-America Team
First Team
Ahamd Gardner, CB, Cincinnati
Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati