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Washington Named to Preseason AP All-America Team
August 22, 2017 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State standout wide receiver James Washington was selected to the first team of the 2017 Preseason Associated Press All-America Team, it was announced Tuesday.
Washington was one of just two receivers in the country chosen for the first team, as he's joined by Christian Kirk of Texas A&M.
The recognition marks one of many for Washington this preseason, as some of his other honors include the watch lists for the Walter Camp, Maxwell and Biletnikoff Awards, as well as being a unanimous preseason All-Big 12 pick.
He is also ranked by Mel Kiper as the No. 1 senior receiver in the country and is listed as the best returning receiver in college football heading into 2017 by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg and by Athlon Sports.
His 26 career receiving touchdowns mark the highest total among all active FBS players heading into 2017, and he leads all active receivers from Power Five conferences with 2,923 career receiving yards and 19.2 career yards per reception.
Washington is one of only three Cowboys ever with 10 or more receiving touchdowns in multiple seasons, joining Justin Blackmon and Rashaun Woods; and he is one of five Oklahoma State players in history with multiple 1,000-yard seasons, joining Justin Blackmon, Rashaun Woods, Hart Lee Dykes and Adarius Bowman.
The 2017 team marks the first preseason All-America team in the history of The Associated Press, which has chosen a postseason All-America team since 1925.
Washington was one of just two receivers in the country chosen for the first team, as he's joined by Christian Kirk of Texas A&M.
The recognition marks one of many for Washington this preseason, as some of his other honors include the watch lists for the Walter Camp, Maxwell and Biletnikoff Awards, as well as being a unanimous preseason All-Big 12 pick.
He is also ranked by Mel Kiper as the No. 1 senior receiver in the country and is listed as the best returning receiver in college football heading into 2017 by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg and by Athlon Sports.
His 26 career receiving touchdowns mark the highest total among all active FBS players heading into 2017, and he leads all active receivers from Power Five conferences with 2,923 career receiving yards and 19.2 career yards per reception.
Washington is one of only three Cowboys ever with 10 or more receiving touchdowns in multiple seasons, joining Justin Blackmon and Rashaun Woods; and he is one of five Oklahoma State players in history with multiple 1,000-yard seasons, joining Justin Blackmon, Rashaun Woods, Hart Lee Dykes and Adarius Bowman.
The 2017 team marks the first preseason All-America team in the history of The Associated Press, which has chosen a postseason All-America team since 1925.
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