Texas had one player from each level of its defense on the first team: edge rusher Colin Simmons, linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. and safety Michael Taaffe.

Running back Nick Singletonm offensive linemen Olaivavega Ioane, and Zane Durant, all part of Penn State's historic 2022 recruiting class, were each named first-team AP All-Americans.

Texas and Penn State, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in the preseason AP Top 25, headline the list of 2025 Preseason AP All-America selections. The Longhorns' selections spanned the defensive side of the ball,