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Clemson's Ferrell, Wilkins, Hyatt on AP All-American first team

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Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell, defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt were selected to The Associated Press All-America first team.

The College Football Playoff semifinalists combined to place 10 players on the first team, including a high of four from No. 1 Alabama.

The Crimson Tide had six players chosen to the three All-America teams, more than any other school. No. 2 Clemson has three first-teamers and a second-teamer in running back Travis Etienne, No. 4 Oklahoma has two, including quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray, and No. 3 Notre Dame had one.

The Tide and Sooners meet in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 29 and the Tigers play the Fighting Irish at the Cotton Bowl that day.

The playoff teams combined for 17 overall selections on the teams chosen by a panel of AP poll voters and released Monday.

The Tide placed two players on each side of the ball, with Outland Trophy winner Quinnen Williams highlighting the defense. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, offensive tackle Jonah Williams and safety Deionte Thompson also made the first team while Tua Tagovailoa was the second-team quarterback.