Midseason First and Second Team All-American Projections

CB: Teez Tabor (Florida)

The cornerback formerly known as Jalen, Teez Tabor found himself in offseason trouble and was suspended for the season opener against Massachusetts by Florida coach Jim McElwain. But the top-rated defensive back according to several NFL draft services has lived up to that billing since his return. The shutdown corner has nabbed four interceptions, good enough to tie for third nationally.

Yet because he missed one game due to suspension and another after the Gators had to reschedule their game against LSU due to Hurricane Matthew, Tabor has played only five games. As a result he leads the country in interception rate per game. His success comes despite the fact that most offensive coordinators seem to have consciously started directing their passing attacks as far away as possible from the lockdown corner. This is one Gator who has more than lived up to his All-American billing.