Athlon honors the best in C-USA for 2015.
Could Conference USA have a contender for the Group of 5 bowl spot among college football’s top postseason destinations? WKU is a team to watch as the Hilltoppers return an explosive offense behind quarterback Brandon Doughty. The senior headlines the All-Conference USA team, along with two other members from WKU’s offense on the first team. In addition to WKU’s players, there’s no shortage of Louisiana Tech and Marshall players in the mix for all-conference honors.
Athlon Sports released its full predictions for the Conference USA last week. Now, it’s time to take a look at the best of the best and honor the top players in the league with a release of first, second, third and fourth all-conference teams for 2015.
Related: 2015 Conference USA Predictions
An important note on the all-conference teams: These are based on how players will perform in 2015. Career statistics and awards matter in the evaluation, but choosing players for the 2015 all-conference team is largely based on predicting and projecting the best for the upcoming year.
Conference USA 2015 Team Previews
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86 | 117 | 89 | 116 | 100 | 123 |
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Athlon's 2015 All-Conference USA Team
| First-Team Offense |
Second-Team Offense |
Third-Team Offense |
Fourth-Team Offense |
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| QB |
Brandon Doughty WKU
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Driphus Jackson Rice
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Jaquez Johnson FAU |
Jeff Driskel Louisiana Tech
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| RB |
Devon Johnson Marshall
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Leon Allen WKU
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Ray Lawry ODU
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Shane Tucker MTSU
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| RB |
Kenneth Dixon Louisiana Tech
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Aaron Jones UTEP
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Kalif Phillips Charlotte
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Jowan Davis Rice
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| WR |
Jared Dangerfield WKU
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Zach Pascal ODU
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Paul Turner Louisiana Tech
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Carlos Henderson Louisiana Tech
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| WR |
Trent Taylor Louisiana Tech
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Taywan Taylor WKU
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Austin Duke Charlotte
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David Washington ODU
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| AP |
Carlos Harris (WR) North Texas
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Deon-Tay McManus (WR) Marshall
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Michael Thomas (WR) Southern Miss
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Jeffrey Wilson (RB) North Texas
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| TE |
Jonnu Smith FIU
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Tyler Higbee WKU
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Marcus Smith North Texas
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David Morgan II UTSA
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| C |
Kaydon Kirby North Texas
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Cameron Tom Southern Miss |
Kirby Wixson Louisiana Tech
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Eric Lee UTEP
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| OG |
Darius Johnson MTSU
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Will Hernandez UTEP
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Brandon Ray WKU
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Mikingson Marsaille FAU
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| OG |
Andrew Reue Rice
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Tyler Fisher ODU
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Jordan Budwig FIU
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Derek Elmendorff UTEP
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| OT |
Clint Van Horn Marshall
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Reggie Bain FAU
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Connor Mewbourne ODU
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Rashod Hill Southern Miss
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| OT |
Forrest Lamp WKU
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Caleb Williams Rice
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Aaron Nielsen FIU
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Jamal Covington Charlotte
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| First-Team Defense |
Second-Team Defense |
Third-Team Defense |
Fourth-Team Defense |
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| DE |
Michael Wakefield FIU
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Roy Robertson-Harris UTEP
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Trey Hendrickson FAU
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Gary Thompson Marshall
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| DE |
Vontarrius Dora Louisiana Tech
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Gavin Rocker WKU
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Denzell Perine FIU
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Chad Polk North Texas
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| DT |
Vernon Butler Louisiana Tech
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Brandin Bryant FAU
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Jontavious Morris WKU
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Poncho Barnwell ODU
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| DT |
Trevon Coley FAU
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Stuart Mouchantaf Rice
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Patrick McNeil MTSU
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Brian Price UTSA
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| LB |
T.T. Barber MTSU
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Alex Lyons Rice
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Alvin Jones UTEP
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Nick Thomason Louisiana Tech
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| LB |
D.J. Hunter Marshall
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Drew Douglas UTSA
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T.J. Ricks ODU
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Fred Scott North Texas
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| LB |
Nick Holt WKU
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Evan McKelvey Marshall
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Davison Colimon FIU
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Treyvon Williams FIU
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| CB |
Richard Leonard FIU
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Cre'von LeBlanc FAU
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Wonderful Terry WKU
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Kenny Buyers North Texas
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| CB |
Adairius Barnes Louisiana Tech
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Bennett Okotcha UTSA
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Ryan Pollard Rice
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Bryson Abraham Louisiana Tech
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| S |
Xavier Woods Louisiana Tech
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Taj Letman Marshall
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A.J. Leggett Marshall
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Devin Cockrell UTEP
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| S |
Kevin Byard MTSU
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Kentrell Brice Louisiana Tech
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Fellonte Misher ODU
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Branden Leston WKU
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| First-Team Specialists |
Second-Team Specialists |
Third-Team Specialists |
Fourth-Team Specialists |
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| K |
Trevor Moore North Texas
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Jay Mattox UTEP
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Garrett Schwettman WKU
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Austin Taylor FIU
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| P |
Tyler Williams Marshall
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Dalton Schomp FAU
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James Farrimond Rice
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Eric Keena North Texas
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| KR |
Autrey Golden UTEP
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Deandre Reaves Marshall
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Carlos Henderson Louisiana Tech
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Richard Leonard FIU
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| PR |
Richard Leonard FIU
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Darvin Kidsy North Texas
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Casey Martin Southern Miss
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Trent Taylor Louisiana Tech
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Related: 2015 Conference USA Predictions
Team-by-Team Breakdown of Athlon's 2015 All-C-USA Team
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | |
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Charlotte
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Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 1 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 2 |
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Offense: 2 Defense: 4 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 1 |
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Offense: 2 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 1 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 2 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 3 Sp. Teams: 1 |
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Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 2 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 0 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
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WKU
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Offense: 3 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 3 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
Offense: 1 Defense: 2 Sp. Teams: 1 |
Offense: 0 Defense: 1 Sp. Teams: 0 |
