Texas Tech's Tyree Wilson, Malik Dunlap make coaches all-Big 12 team
Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson was named to the first team and Tech cornerback Malik Dunlap made the second team on the coaches' all-Big 12 honor teams released Wednesday by the conference office.
Wilson, a 6-foot-6, 275-pound senior from New London West Rusk, suffered a broken foot in the 10th game, ending his season. He had 61 tackles, including 14 tackles for loss and seven sacks, along with eight quarterback hurries, a fumble caused and a fumble recovery. His sacks-per-game average leads the Big 12.
Dunlap, a 6-3, 218-pound senior from Charlotte (N.C.) Harding University, leads the Big 12 with 11 pass breakups. He also has 29 tackles and an interception.
An additional 15 Tech players received honorable mention.
Coronado and Tech graduate Sonny Dykes, who led TCU to a 12-0 record, was the unanimous choice among his peers as Big 12 coach of the year. TCU quarterback Max Duggan and Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah were named the conference's offensive and defensive player of the year, respectively, and TCU return man Derius Davis was voted special teams player of the year.
Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who transferred from Central Florida, and TCU linebacker Johnny Hodges, a transfer from Navy, were voted the Big 12 offensive and defensive newcomer of the year, respectively. The top freshmen were Baylor running back Richard Reese and Oklahoma State safety Kendal Daniels.
The Associated Press All-Big 12 team, selected by sportswriters and sportscasters who cover the conference, will be announced on Dec. 9.
COACHES ALL-BIG 12 TEAM
u-unanimous selection
Offensive player of the year: Max Duggan, TCU, QB, Sr. Defensive player of the year: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State, DE, Jr. Offensive newcomer of the year: Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma, QB, Jr. Defensive newcomer of the year: Johnny Hodges, TCU, LB, Jr. Offensive freshman of the year: Richard Reese, Baylor, RB.
Defensive freshman of the year: Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma State, S. Special teams player of the year: Derius Davis, TCU, PR/KR, Sr. Offensive lineman of the year: Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, Jr. Defensive lineman of the year: Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State, Jr. Chuck Neinas coach of the year: u-Sonny Dykes, TCU, first year.
First Team
Offense
Quarterback: u-Max Duggan, TCU, Sr., Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Running backs: Kendre Miller, TCU, Jr., Mount Enterprise; u-Bijan Robinson, Texas, Jr., Tucson, Arizona. Fullback: Ben Sinnott, Kansas State, So., Waterloo, Iowa.
Wide receivers: u-Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State, Sr., Jacksonville, Florida; Marvin Mims, Oklahoma, Jr., Frisco Lone Star; u-Quentin Johnston, TCU, Jr., Temple. Tight end: Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas, So., Denton Ryan.
Linemen: Cooper Beebe, Kansas State, Jr., Kansas City, Kansas; Anton Harrison, Oklahoma, Jr., Washington, D.C.; Alan Ali, TCU, Sr., Keller Timber Creek; Steve Avila, TCU, Sr., South Grand Prairie; Zach Frazier, West Virginia, So., Fairmont, West Virginia.
Kicker: Griffin Kell, TCU, Sr., Arlington. Return specialist: Derius Davis, TCU, Sr., Saint Francisville, Louisiana.
Defense
Linemen: Siaki Ika, Baylor, Jr., Salt Lake City, Utah; Will McDonald, Sr., Waukesha, Wisconsin; u-Felix Anudike-Uzomah, Kansas State, Jr., Lee's Summit, Missouri; Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech, Sr., New London West Rusk; Dante Stills, West Virginia, Sr., Fairmont, West Virginia.
Linebackers: Dee Winters, TCU, Sr., Burton; Jaylan Ford, Texas, Jr., Frisco Lone Star; DeMarvion Overshown, Texas, Sr., Arp.
Backs: Cobee Bryant, Kansas, Evergreen, Alabama; Julius Brents, Kansas State, Sr., Indianapolis; Jason Taylor, Oklahoma State, Sr., Oklahoma City Carl Albert; u-Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, Sr., Waco Midway; Josh Newton, TCU, Monroe, Louisiana.
Punter: Michael Turk, Oklahoma, Sr., Fort Bend Ridge Point.
SECOND TEAM
Offense
Quarterback: Jalon Daniels, Kansas, Jr., Lawndale, California.
Running backs: Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State, Jr., Round Rock Cedar Ridge; Eric Gray, Oklahoma, Sr., Memphis, Tennessee. Fullbacks: Dillon Doyle, Baylor, Sr., Iowa City, Iowa; Jared Rus, Iowa State, Sr., Eldridge, Iowa.
Wide receivers: Malik Knowles, Kansas State, Sr., Mansfield Lake Ridge; Xavier Worthy, Texas, So., Fresno, California; Bryce Ford-Wheaton, West Virginia, Jr., Holly Springs, North Carolina. Tight ends: Mason Fairchild, Kansas, Sr., Andale, Kansas; Brayden Willis, Oklahoma, Sr., Arlington Martin.
Linemen: Jacob Gall, Baylor, Sr., Cincinnati; Connor Galvin, Baylor, Sr., Katy; Trevor Downing, Iowa State, Sr., Creston, Iowa; Mike Novitsky, Kansas, Jr., Victor, New York; Kelvin Banks, Texas, Fr., Humble Summer Creek.
Kicker: Tanner Brown, Oklahoma State, Sr., Saugus, California. Return specialists: Phillip Brooks, Kansas State, Sr., Lee's Summit.
Defense
Linemen: Lonnie Phelps, Kansas, Jr., Cincinnati; Ethan Downs, Oklahoma, So., Weatherford, Oklahoma; Brock Martin, Oklahoma State, Sr., Oologah, Oklahoma; Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State, So., Edmond, Oklahoma; Keondre Coburn, Texas, Sr., Spring Westfield.
Linebackers: Dillon Doyle, Baylor, Sr., Iowa City, Iowa; Mason Cobb, Oklahoma Sate, Provo, Utah; Johnny Hodges, TCU, Jr., Darnestown, Maryland.
Backs: Anthony Johnson, Iowa State, Sr., St. Petersburg, Florida; T.J. Tampa, Iowa; Jr., St. Petersburg, Florida; Kobe Savage, Kansas State, Jr., Paris; Kendal Daniels, Oklahoma State, Fr., Beggs, Oklahoma; Malik Dunlap, Sr., Charlotte, North Carolina.
Punter: Ty Zentner, Kansas State, Sr., Tecumseh, Kansas.
HONORABLE MENTION
Texas Tech players only
RB SaRodorick Thompson, Sr.; FB Henry Teeter, Sr.; WR Jerand Bradley, Fr.; WR Myles Price, Jr.; OG Landon Peterson, Jr.; C Dennis Wilburn, Sr.; DT Tony Bradford, Sr.; DT Jaylon Hutchings, Sr.; LB Krishon Merriweather, Sr.; S Marquis Waters, Sr.; CB Rayshad Williams, Sr.; P Austin McNamara, Sr.; K Trey Wolff, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION FOR SUPERLATIVES
QB Behren Morton, offensive freshman of the year; DE Tyree Wilson, defensive player of the year and defensive lineman of the year; DE Joseph Adedire, defensive freshman of the year; K Trey Wolff, special teams player of the year.
Weston Wright declares early
Texas Tech offensive guard Weston Wright, a 42-game starter in his career, on Wednesday announced he will declare for the NFL draft. Wright, in an announcement on social media, said he will play with the Red Raiders in their bowl game and then begin pro preparations.
Wright's 42 career starts ranks second among active Tech players behind nose tackle Jaylon Hutchings, who's started 45 games.
Wright is one of 23 Tech seniors with the option to return in 2023 on the Covid-bonus year. Safeties Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and Reggie Pearson are expected to exercise that option.
Running back SaRodorick Thompson is expected to forego the option year and pursue his pro opportunities, Tech coach Joey McGuire said Saturday.
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