The team goals remain, but Alabama players are already receiving accolades. USA-Today released its All-Americans today, and Alabama led all teams with four players selected, three first-teamers among them.
All three Heisman Trophy finalists and stars from each of the four teams in this year's College Football Playoff highlight the USA TODAY Sports college football All-America teams. The first-team offense is headlined by Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and running backs Derrick Henry of Alabama and Stanford's Christian McCaffrey. The first-team defense features two players from Notre Dame, defensive tackle Sheldon Day and linebacker Jaylon Smith, and three players from the Big Ten Conference.