Tigers named to Preseason All-America Teams

Sammy Watkins, Tajh Boyd and Chandler Catanzaro have all been named to preseason All-America teams released so far by various college football publications.   Nationally recognized publications by Phil Steele, USA Today, Athlon, Lindy’s and Sporting News have released their All-America and all-conference teams. Watkins was named a first-team All-American wide receiver by Phil Steele, Athlon, Lindy’s and USA Today, and was a second-team all-purpose player by Sporting News.  Chandler Catanzaro was named a first-team preseason All-American by Sporting News and was a fourth-team selection by Phil Steele.  Tajh Boyd was a third-team selection by Athlon. Boyd is also listed as the number-four contender for the Heisman Trophy by Athlon and #9 contender by Lindy’s. Watkins and Boyd are returning All-Americans.  Nine other Clemson players have been named to various All-ACC teams by the five publications.