Way-Too-Early All-America team: Forecasting college football's top players in 2026
Mark Schlabach
created: Feb. 16, 2026, 8:46 a.m. | updated: Feb. 17, 2026, 12:29 p.m.
But Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's roster seems loaded once again, and the Longhorns lead the way with five players on the 2026 Way-Too-Early All-America team.
Also considered: Dylan Stewart, South Carolina; Anthony Smith, MinnesotaAfter coming on strong last season, Texas Tech's A.J.
Holmes was more than disruptive down the stretch, finishing with 38 tackles, 4.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries.
Simmons piled up 12 sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles in 2025.
Also considered: Clev Lubin, Louisville; Damon Wilson II, MiamiWeeks' 2025 season was derailed by a broken ankle that caused him to miss seven games.
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