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Midseason First and Second Team All-American Projections

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Airius Moore (58) during the first quarter at Papa John
Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Airius Moore (58) during the first quarter at Papa John /
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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Taywan Taylor (2) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

ILB: Reuben Foster (Alabama)

Under Nick Saban, Alabama has enjoyed a long string of dominant inside linebackers. Reuben Foster is the most recent quarterback of Saban’s defense who merits All-American consideration. After taking the offseason to trim weight and build muscle in hopes of gaining speed and acceleration, Foster has shown off his newfound burst at middle linebacker for the defending national champions.

He racked up 12 tackles apiece against Ole Miss and Texas A&M in two of Alabama’s biggest games of the season. Foster is the catalyst of a defense that ranks first nationally in rushing yards allowed, fourth in total yards allowed, and seventh in points allowed. He has 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks, and helps plug up gaps and tie up blockers so that his teammates can get in to finish the job. For Alabama repeats as national champion, Foster will have to continue playing at an All-American level.

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