2023 College Football All-AAC Team: SMU QB Preston Stone, Tulane S Kam Pedescleaux and more

2T9W9N8 DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Preston Stone (2) looks to pass during a college football game between the Navy Midshipmen and Southern Methodist Mustangs on November 25, 2023 at Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas, TX. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

With bowl season upon us, it’s time to look back at the top performers from what was an incredible 2023 season of college football. After unveiling our All-American team and awards, here’s a look at PFF’s 2023 All-AAC team, as voted on by 13 PFF analysts and data collectors.

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Offense

QB: Preston Stone, SMU Mustangs
RB: Makhi Hughes, Tulane Green Wave
WR: LaJohntay Webster, Florida Atlantic Owls
WR: Joshua Cephus, UTSA Roadrunners
WR: Luke McCaffrey, Rice Owls
TE: Colin Weber, Charlotte 49ers
LT: Marcus Bryant, SMU Mustangs
LG: Logan Parr, SMU Mustangs
C: Ethan Miner, North Texas Mean Green
RG: Davion Carter, Memphis Tigers
RT: Victor Stoffel, Temple Owls

Defense

DI: Fish McWilliams, UAB Blazers
DI: Evan Anderson, Florida Atlantic Owls
EDGE: Elijah Roberts, SMU Mustangs
EDGE: Ben Kopenski, Tulsa Golden Hurricane
LB: Ahmad Walker, SMU Mustangs
LB: Jordan Magee, Temple Owls
CB: Shavon Revel, East Carolina Pirates
CB: Jarius Monroe, Tulane Green Wave
S: Kam Pedescleaux, Tulane Green Wave
S: Rayuan Lane III, Navy Midshipmen
Flex-D: Isaiah Nwokobia, SMU Mustangs

Special Teams

K: Chase Allen, UTSA Roadrunners
P: Logan Lupo, Florida Atlantic Owls
RS: LaJohntay Webster, Florida Atlantic Owls


Offensive Player Spotlight: QB Preston Stone, SMU

Stone’s 90.9 passing grade this season led all Group of Five quarterbacks. He also ranked first in big-time throws (30) and fourth in passer rating (110.0). 


Defensive Player Spotlight: EDGE Elijah Roberts, SMU

Roberts’ 62 pressures this season were the most by any Group of Five defender. His 19.7% pass-rush win rate placed fourth in the Group of Five, while his 77.3 run-defense grade ranked fifth among AAC edge defenders.


Offensive Line Spotlight: SMU Mustangs

SMU’s offensive line earned an 85.5 grade this season, tied with Oregon State for the best in the country. The Mustangs’ front five was the only unit in college football to earn 85.0-plus pass-blocking and run-blocking grades.

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