The official All-Pac-12 team came out last week, but now it's time to unveil the ESPN.com 2016 All-Pac-12 team. For the most part, the coaches did a good job of selecting the best performers, but a few changes felt necessary.
OFFENSE
QB Jake Browning, Washington: One of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country, Browning threw for 3,280 yards and completed 63.2 percent of his passes. His 42 touchdown passes are a school record and one shy of the Pac-12 record Jared Goff set last season.
RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford: Despite being slowed by injury in the middle of the season and missing six quarters, McCaffrey easily led the Pac-12 in rushing with 1,603 yards. His 211.6 all-purpose yards per game lead the nation.
RB Joe Williams, Utah: Outside of McCaffrey, there wasn’t a running back in the conference more important to his team than Williams. Upon returning from a brief retirement brought upon by a slew of injuries, Williams ran for 1,110 yards in six games to finish the year.
WR Chad Hansen, Cal: Hansen had a breakout season in which he led the Pac-12 in receptions (92) and receiving yards (1,249) and ranked fourth in touchdown receptions (11). He managed all of that despite missing two full games due to injury.
WR John Ross, Washington: While Browning was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, it was Ross who received the Huskies’ team offensive MVP honors. His 17 touchdown receptions rank second nationally and his 1,122 receiving yards are second-most in the Pac-12.
WR Gabe Marks, Washington State: Marks capped his brilliant career with 85 catches for 867 yards and 13 touchdown passes. He is the Pac-12’s all-time leader in receptions (312) and ranks seventh in receiving yards (3,426).
OL Trey Adams, Washington: The sophomore was a key piece on a line that allowed the running backs to average 6.19 yards per carry.
OL Zach Banner, USC: The line struggled early, but Banner returned to his dominant form as the Trojans closed the season with eight straight wins.
OL Jake Eldrenkamp, Washington: In addition to being a standout at guard, Eldrenkamp was named the conference’s scholar-athlete of the year.
OL Cody O’Connell, Washington State: A sensation in his first year as a starter, O’Connell is a finalist for the Outland Trophy, given to the nation’s top interior lineman.
OL Chad Wheeler, USC: The Trojans' left tackle played a significant role in QB Sam Darnold getting sacked just five times in nine starts.
DEFENSE
DL Hunter Dimick, Utah: The mayor of Sack Lake City led the conference with 14.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss.
DL Takkarist McKinley, UCLA: A potential first-round pick, McKinley earned himself a lot of money as he fought through injuries and racked up 10 sacks and 18 tackles for loss.
DL Elijah Qualls, Washington: A power defensive tackle, Qualls was a cog in the middle of a defense that led the Pac-12 in rushing defense.
DL Solomon Thomas, Stanford: If he leaves, Thomas could be an early-round pick after finishing with seven sacks and 13 tackles for loss as a redshirt sophomore.
LB Jayon Brown, UCLA: Brown wrapped up his career by leading the Pac-12 with 119 tackles.
LB Jimmie Gilbert, Colorado: Gilbert ranked second in the country with six forced fumbles and third in the Pac-12 with nine sacks.
LB Azeem Victor, Washington: One Pac-12 offensive coach said Victor was “hands down” the best linebacker in the conference.
CB Adoree’ Jackson, USC: He does it all for the Trojans, but he’s at home on the island.
CB Sidney Jones, Washington: Jones accumulated fewer defensive stats this year as quarterbacks looked to work away from him.
S Shalom Luani, Washington State: The hard-hitting safety had 58 tackles and led the Cougars with four interceptions.
S Budda Baker, Washington: A strong All-American candidate, Baker had 65 tackles, nine for loss, and seven pass deflections.
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Zane Gonzalez, Arizona State: Gonzalez was among the best kickers in the country all season. He connected on 23 of 25 field-goal attempts (92 percent).
P Mitch Wishnowsky, Utah: Wishnowsky led the nation with a 44.9 net punting average and had the most punts downed inside the 20 (37 of 60). Of those, 19 pinned opponents inside their 10.