The 2023 iteration of the American Athletic Conference didn’t disappoint. From undefeated conference seasons for new powers to new programs making waves, it was a season that soon won’t be forgotten.
The All-AAC team and individual honors highlight the best we saw in 2023.
AAC Football Team Honors for 2023
Follow along with all of the CFN All-Conference teams all the same for individual honors from each conference: All-Americans | ACC | B1G | Big 12 | Pac-12 | SEC | FBS Ind. | CUSA | MAC | Mountain West | Sun Belt
- Player of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane - Offensive Player of the Year
Blake Watson, RB, Memphis - Defensive Player of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane - Specialist of the Year
Noah Rauschenberg, K, North Texas - Newcomer of the Year
Blake Watson, RB, Memphis - Coach of the Year
Rhett Lashlee, SMU
All-AAC Offense
- Quarterback of the Year
Michael Pratt, Tulane - Running Back of the Year
Blake Watson, Memphis - Wide Receiver of the Year
Ja’Mori Maclin, North Texas - Tight End of the Year
RJ Maryland, SMU - Offensive Tackle of the Year
Victor Stoffel, Temple - Offensive Guard of the Year
Davion Carter, Memphis - Offensive Center of the Year
Sincere Haynesworth, Tulane - Offensive Lineman of the Year
Sincere Haynesworth, Tulane - Offensive Line of the Year
SMU Mustangs - Offensive Newcomer of the Year
Blake Watson, RB, Memphis
2023 First-Team All-AAC Offense
QB: Michael Pratt, Tulane
RB: Blake Watson, Memphis
RB: Makhi Hughes, Tulane
WR: LaJohntay Wester, FAU
WR: Ja’Mori Maclin, North Texas
WR: Luke McCaffrey, Rice
TE: RJ Maryland, SMU
FLEX: Jermaine Brown Jr., UAB
OT: Victor Stoffel, Temple
OG: Davion Carter, Memphis
OC: Sincere Haynesworth, Tulane
OG: Logan Parr, SMU
OT: Xavier Hill, Memphis
2023 Second-Team All-AAC Offense
QB: Preston Stone, SMU
RB: Ayo Adeyi, North Texas
RB: Anthony Watkins, Tulsa
WR: Joshua Cephus, UTSA
WR: Roc Taylor, Memphis
WR: DeMeer Blankumsee, Memphis
TE: David Martin-Robinson, Temple
FLEX: Dean Conners, Rice
OT: Rashad Green, Tulane
OG: Febechi Nwaiwu, North Texas
OC: Jacob Likes, Memphis
OG: Ben Sparks, SMU
OT: Hyrin White, SMU
2023 Third-Team All-AAC Offense
QB: Frank Harris, UTSA
RB: Nay’Quan Wright, USF
RB: Kevorian Barnes, UTSA
WR: Sean Atkins, USF
WR: Kamdyn Benjamin, Tulsa
WR: Chris Brazzell II, Tulane
TE: Jordan Smith, Temple
FLEX: Tejhaun Palmer, UAB
OT: Jasper Parks, Charlotte
OG: Dorian Hinton, FAU
OC: Ethan Miner, North Texas
OG: Luke Jones, UAB
OT: Connor McMahon, Navy
2023 Honorable Mention All-AAC Offense
QB: Seth Henigan, Memphis
QB: Chandler Rogers, North Texas
RB: Jaylan Knighton, SMU
RB: Robert Henry, UTSA
RB: Oscar Adaway III, North Texas
RB: Alex Tecza, Navy
WR: Amad Anderson Jr., Temple
WR: Lawrence Keys III, Tulane
WR: Naiem Simmons, USF
WR: Tykee Ogle-Kellogg, UTSA
WR: Dante Wright, Temple
WR: Jordan Hudson, SMU
TE: Boden Green, Rice
TE: Alex Bauman, Tulane
FLEX: Darvon Hubbard, Temple
FLEX: Marquis Shoulders, Tulsa
OT: Donovan Jennings, USF
OT: Clay Servin, Rice
OG: Gabe Blair, North Texas
OG: Daizion Carroll, North Texas
OC: Federick Maranges, FAU
OC: Bronson Hickman, SMU
OG: Brant Banks, Rice
OG: Dustyn Hall, ECU
OT: Darrell Simpson, Tulsa
OT: Marcus Bryant, SMU
All-AAC Defense
- Defensive Lineman of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, DT, Tulane - EDGE Defender of the Year
Trey Moore, UTSA - Defensive Interior of the Year
Patrick Jenkins, Tulane - Linebacker of the Year
Jesus Machado, Tulane - Cornerback of the Year
Lance Robinson, Tulane - Safety of the Year
Kam Pedescleaux, Tulane - Defensive Line of the Year
Tulane Green Wave - Secondary of the Year
Tulane Green Wave - Defensive Newcomer of the Year
Brian Mayes, CB, UAB
2023 First-Team All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Elijah Roberts, SMU
DT: Patrick Jenkins, Tulane
DT: Fish McWilliams, UAB
EDGE: Trey Moore, UTSA
LB: Jordan Brown, North Texas
LB: Jordan Magee, Temple
LB: Jesus Machado, Tulane
CB: Lance Robinson, Tulane
CB: Kam Alexander, UTSA
CB: Brian Mayes, UAB
S: Kam Pedescleaux, Tulane
S: Rayuan Lane III, Navy
FLEX: Darius Hodges, Tulane
2023 Second-Team All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Ben Kopenski, Tulsa
DT: De’Braylon Carroll, Rice
DT: Elijah Chatman, SMU
EDGE: Keith Cooper Jr., Tulane
LB: Colin Ramos, Navy
LB: Jhalyn Shuler, USF
LB: Demetrius Knight II, Charlotte
CB: Jarius Monroe, Tulane
CB: Jaise Oliver, Tulsa
CB: DeAgo Brumfeld, Memphis
S: Isaiah Nwokobia, SMU
S: Jarron Morris, FAU
FLEX: Mazin Richards, North Texas
2023 Third-Team All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Diwuan Black, Temple
DT: Kameron Hamilton, Tulane
DT: Jerquavion Mahone, Temple
EDGE: Eyabi Okie-Anoma, Charlotte
LB: BJ Davis, ECU
LB: Nikhai Hill-Green, Charlotte
LB: Jamal Ligon, UTSA
CB: Shavon Revel, ECU
CB: Dontae Balfour, Charlotte
CB: Dashaun Peele, Navy
S: Gabe Taylor, Rice
S: Kendarin Ray, Tulsa
FLEX: Jaylen Wester, FAU
2023 Honorable Mention All-AAC Defense
EDGE: Coleman Coco, Rice
EDGE: Devean Deal, Tulane
DT: Kevin Penn, UAB
DT: Brandon Matterson, UTSA
DT: Evan Anderson, FAU
DT: DeVere Levelston, SMU
EDGE: Desmond Littel, UAB
EDGE: Jonathan Ross, USF
LB: Teylor Jackson, ECU
LB: Michael Moore, UAB
LB: Kobe Wilson, SMU
LB: Jared Small, Tulane
LB: Jackson Bratton, UAB
LB: Chandler Martin, Memphis
CB: Tavin Ward, USF
CB: Charles Woods, SMU
CB: Ridge Texada, North Texas
CB: Nicktroy Fortune, UTSA
CB: Braxton Clark, USF
CB: Mac McWilliams, UAB
S: Keondre Swoopes, UAB
S: Julius Wood, ECU
S: Logan Berryhill, USF
S: DJ Douglas, Tulane
FLEX: Xavier McDonald, Navy
FLEX: Jonathan McGill, SMU
All-AAC Special Teams
- Kicker of the Year
Collin Rogers, SMU - Punter of the Year
Riley Riethman, Navy - Kick Returner of the Year
Sam Martin, Temple - Punt Returner of the Year
LaJohntay Wester, FAU - Special Teamer of the Year
Lee Beebe, UAB - Kickoff Specialist of the Year
Casey Glover, Tulane - Special Teams Newcomer of the Year
Angus Davies, P, Tulsa
2023 First-Team All-AAC Specialists
PK: Collin Rogers, SMU
KOS: Casey Glover, Tulane
P: Riley Riethman, Navy
KR: Sam Martin, Temple
PR: LaJohntay Wester, FAU
ST: Lee Beebe, UAB
2023 Second-Team All-AAC Specialists
PK: Noah Rauschenberg, North Texas
KOS: Noah Rauschenberg, North Texas
P: Angus Davies, Tulsa
KR: Kaylon Horton, North Texas
PR: Roderick Daniels Jr., SMU
ST: Zach Neilsen, Tulsa
2023 Third-Team All-AAC Specialists
PK: Chase Allen, UTSA
KOS: Tate Sandell, UTSA
P: Logan Lupo, FAU
KR: Shedro Louis, Tulane
PR: Henry Rutledge, Charlotte
ST: James Smyre, UAB
2023 Honorable Mention All-AAC Specialists
PK: Valentino Ambrosio, Tulane
PK: Chase Meyer, Tulsa
KOS: Laith Marjan, ECU
KOS: Collin Rogers, SMU
P: Ryan Bujcevski, SMU
P: Andrew Stokes, USF
KR: Sutton Smith, Memphis
KR: Henry Rutledge, Charlotte
PR: Chris Carpenter, UTSA
PR: Amin Hassan, Navy
ST: Kiland Harrison, Tulane
ST: Maguire Neal, Charlotte