ESPN 2023 college football preseason All-America team - ESPN

The start of the 2023 college football season is almost here, which means it's time to unveil ESPN's preseason All-America team.

The offense should look familiar. Six players were on our 2022 postseason All-America team, including Heisman Trophy-winning USC quarterback Caleb Williams. The defense features more new faces.

What a player has done to this point in his career certainly matters in picking this team, but there's some projection involved as well based on consultation with college coaches, NFL scouts and colleagues who cover the sport. The goal is to pick who we think will be the best players on the field this season.

Two-time defending national champion Georgia leads the way with five selections.

This season Williams will attempt to do something that has been done only one other time in college football history, and that's win the Heisman Trophy for a second time. Williams broke just about every USC quarterback record last season, including total offense (4,919 yards) and touchdowns accounted for (52). He's a dynamic passer both in the pocket and on the move, and is always a threat to run when a play breaks down. A second Heisman would be nice, but Williams' focus is clearly on getting the Trojans back to the College Football Playoff and winning their first national championship since 2004.

On his way to being a potential Heisman Trophy finalist last season, Corum injured his left knee in the next-to-last regular-season game and was done for the year. Corum can't wait for the 2023 season after passing up a chance to turn pro. He said he's «better than ever» — his mobility, cutting ability, everything. He rushed for 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns before the injury a year ago and will again be the centerpiece of