The 2008 All-Pacific-10 Conference football team consists of

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players chosen by various organizations for All-

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teams for the 2008 college football season. The

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won the conference, posting an 8–1 conference record. USC then beat the

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champion

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in the

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38 to 24.

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was voted Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. USC

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Rey Maualuga was voted

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Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year.

Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Mark Sanchez Mark Travis John Sanchez (born November 11, 1986) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football for the USC Trojans ...

, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Willie Tuitama, Arizona (Coaches-2, Rivals-2)

Running backs

#, Oregon St. (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Jahvid Best Jahvid Andre Best (born January 30, 1989) is an American track and field Olympian athlete, and former professional football running back. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football ...

, California (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Toby Gerhart Tobin Bo Gunnar Gerhart (born March 28, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, earning unanimous All-American ...

, Stanford (Coaches-2, Rivals-2) * Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon (Coaches-2, Rivals-2)

Wide receivers

* Mike Thomas, Arizona (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Sammie Stroughter, Oregon St. (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *Michael Jones, Arizona St. (Coaches-2, Rivals-2) *

Patrick Turner Patrick Steven Turner (born May 19, 1987) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2009 N ...

, USC (Coaches-2) * Damian Williams, USC (Rivals-2)

Tight ends

Rob Gronkowski Robert James Gronkowski (born May 14, 1989) is an American former professional American football, football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Nicknamed "Gronk", Gronkowski played nine seasons for the Ne ...

, Arizona (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Ed Dickson Edward James Dickson (born July 25, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third r ...

, Oregon (Coaches-2) *Ryan Moya, UCLA (Coaches-2) * Cameron Morrah, California (Rivals-2)

Tackles

Andy Levitre Andrew Steven Levitre ( ; born May 15, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and was selected by the Bu ...

, Oregon St. (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Eben Britton Eben Britton (born October 14, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats. Selected 39th over ...

, Arizona (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *Ben Muth, Stanford (Coaches-1, Rivals-2) *

Fenuki Tupou Fenuki Aisea Tupou (born May 2, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the f ...

, Oregon (Coaches-2, Rivals-2)

Guards

* Jeff Byers, USC (Coaches-2, Rivals-1) *Mark Lewis, Oregon (Rivals-1) *Adam Speer, Oregon St. (Coaches-2, Rivals-2) *Noris Malele, California (Coaches-2) *Joe Longacre, Arizona (Rivals-2)

Centers

Alex Mack Javon Alexander Mack (born November 19, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Cleve ...

, California (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Max Unger Maxwell McCandless Unger (born April 14, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the S ...

, Oregon (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-2) * Kris O'Dowd, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1) *Alex Fletcher, Stanford (Coaches-2)

Defensive selections

Ends

Nick Reed Nicholas Matthew Reed (born September 1, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. Early life As a senior at Missio ...

, Oregon (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Victor Butler Victor Allen Butler (born July 29, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and was selected by the Dallas Cowbo ...

, Oregon St. (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Clay Matthews, USC (Coaches-2, Rivals-2) *

Tyson Alualu Tyson Asi Alualu ( ; born May 12, 1987) is an American professional football nose tackle. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football for the California Golden Bears. Early li ...

, California (Coaches-2) *

Daniel Te'o-Nesheim Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (né Nesheim; June 12, 1987 – October 29, 2017) was an American Samoan player of American football who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of ...

, Washington (Coaches-2) *

Dexter Davis Dexter Davis may refer to: *Dexter Davis (defensive back) (born 1970), American football player *Dexter Davis (defensive end) Dexter Alexander Davis (born November 10, 1986) is an American former professional football defensive end who played i ...

, Arizona St. (Rivals-2)

Tackles

Fili Moala Siaosi Toutoupau'u "Fili" Moala (born June 23, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, and was selected by the Indian ...

, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Brian Price, UCLA (Coaches-1, ESPN-1) *Brigham Harwell, UCLA (Coaches-2, Rivals-1) *

Stephen Paea Stephen Paea ( ; born May 11, 1988) is a New Zealand former American football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers football, Oregon State Beavers, earnin ...

, Oregon St. (Rivals-2) * Lawrence Guy, Arizona St. (Rivals-2)

Linebackers

* Brian Cushing, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Rey Maualuga, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Zack Follett Zachary Follett (born July 3, 1987) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at California. College career Follett began h ...

, California (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *Reggie Carter, UCLA (Coaches-2, Rivals-2) *

Kaluka Maiava Kaluka Maiava (born March 22, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans and wa ...

, USC (Coaches-2) * Keaton Kristick, Oregon St. (Coaches-2) *Mike Nixon, Arizona St. (Rivals-2) * Spencer Paysinger, Oregon (Rivals-2)

Cornerbacks

* Syd'Quan Thompson, California (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) *

Alterraun Verner Alterraun Ennis Verner (born December 13, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, earning first-team All-American honor ...

, UCLA (Coaches-2, ESPN-1, Rivals-2) * Brandon Hughes, Oregon St. (Coaches-2, Rivals-1) *Devin Ross, Arizona (Coaches-2, Rivals-2)

Safeties

Taylor Mays Taylor Mays (born February 7, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He won Washington state titles in track in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash as a high scho ...

, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Kevin Ellison, USC (Coaches-1, ESPN-1) * Troy Nolan, Arizona St (Coaches-2, ESPN-1, Rivals-2) *

Patrick Chung Patrick Christopher Chung (born August 19, 1987) is a Jamaican-American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football for ...

, Oregon (Coaches-1, Rivals-2) *

Jairus Byrd Jairus Keelon Byrd (born October 7, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sec ...

, Oregon (Coaches-1) *Bo McNally, Stanford (Rivals-1) *Greg Laybourn, Oregon St. (Coaches-2)

Special teams

Placekickers

Kai Forbath Kai August Forbath (born September 2, 1987) is an American former professional football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, earning consensus All-American honors and winn ...

, UCLA (Coaches-2, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * David Buehler, USC (Coaches-1) *Jason Bondzio, Arizona (Rivals-2)

Punters

*Aaron Perez, UCLA (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-2) * Bryan Anger, California (Coaches-2, Rivals-1)

Return specialists

* James Rodgers, Oregon St. (Coaches-1, ESPN-1, Rivals-1) * Mike Thomas, Arizona (Coaches-1, Rivals-1) *

, Oregon (ESPN-1) * Terrence Austin, UCLA (Coaches-2, Rivals-2) * Sammie Stroughter, Oregon St. (Coaches-2) * Kyle Williams, Arizona St. (Rivals-2)

Special teams player

, Oregon (Coaches-1) * Wopamo Osaisai, Stanford (Coaches-2)

Key

Coaches = selected by Pac-12 coaches ESPN = selected by ESPN.com staff Rivals = selected by Rivals.com staff # = unanimous selection by coaches

References

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Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Tackles

Guards

Centers

Defensive selections

Ends

Tackles

Linebackers

Cornerbacks

Safeties

Special teams

Placekickers

Punters

Return specialists

Special teams player

Key

See also

References