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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 24, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (23) is brought down by Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) during the first quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor (23) is brought down by Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) during the first quarter at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

S: Budda Baker (Washington)

Budda Baker has been a big factor in Washington’s rise to the top of the Pac-12 North this season. The Huskies rank in the top 15 in the country in both passing yards allowed and opponent passing efficiency, and no team is better than Washington in terms of turnover margin. While Baker has just one interception himself so far this year, he did force a fumble against Idaho that resulted in a touchdown. No team has more fumble recoveries than UW.

Baker has also provided the backup to allow his defensive backfield mates to nab a half-dozen more interceptions. He is third on the team with 29 total tackles, helping close down any receivers that do manage to catch a ball against the secondary. As long as Washington contends for the Pac-12 title and a spot in the College Football Playoff, Baker will continue to pop up on All-American lists at the end of the season.

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