Ragnow Named All-American By CBS, Sports Illustrated

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas senior center Frank Ragnow made it onto two more preseason All-America teams Wednesday.

The Victoria, Minnesota, product was named a first-team selection by CBS Sports and a second-team choice by Sports Illustrated.

Here’s a look at Ragnow’s list of 2017 preseason honors:

National Award Watch Lists
• Rimington Trophy
• Outland Trophy
• Wuerffel Trophy
• Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

All-America Teams
• CBS Sports All-America first team
• Athlon Sports All-America first team
• Lindy’s Sports All-America first team
• Sporting News All-America second team
• Sports Illustrated All-America second team
• Street & Smith’s All-America second team
• Phil Steele All-America second team

All-SEC Teams
• Media All-SEC first team
• Athlon Sports All-SEC first team
• Lindy’s Sports All-SEC first team
• Phil Steele All-SEC first team
• Street & Smith’s All-SEC first team

A first-team All-American by Pro Football Focus (PFF) in 2016, Ragnow has made 26 straight starts heading into his senior campaign with 14 at right guard and 12 at center. In addition to All-America honors, he was named the nation’s best offensive lineman and best run blocker by PFF last season.

Ragnow was part of an offensive line that blocked for 428.4 yards of total offense per game and helped the offense log both 200 yards passing and rushing in the same game five times. He cleared paths for running back Rawleigh Williams III, who captured the SEC regular-season rushing title and finished with 1,360 yards, and provided time for Austin Allen to throw for an SEC-best 3,430 yards.

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