2016 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Football Team: Defense

USA TODAY High School Sports is naming the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Coach of the Year, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year and First Team Offense and Defense for football, with the ALL-USA State teams to follow next week.

The team was chosen by USA TODAY Sports’ Jim Halley in consultation with high school coaches and recruiting analysts. All selections are seniors and all statistics are from this season, unless otherwise noted.

MORE: ALL-USA Second Team Defense

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Shaun Wade, Trinity Christian

COACH OF THE YEAR: Kevin Kelley, Pulaski Academy

PRESEASON: ALL-USA Preseason Defense for 2016

LOOKBACK: 2015 ALL-USA Defense

Click through the gallery to meet the first team:

Position: DB Height/weight: 6-3, 185 School: Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas Year: Senior Helped team win its eighth consecutive state title with seven interceptions, a blocked field goal and touchdowns off a fumble and interception return. Has not committed to a college. Photo: Army All-American Bowl

Position: P Height/weight: 6-0, 235 School: Sumter, S.C. Year: Senior Georgia Tech commit had 28 punts for a 42.7-yard average and a long punt of 72 yards. Photo: 247Sports, Kohl's Kicking

Position: LB Height/weight: 6-3, 230 School: Plano East, Plano, Texas Year: Senior Texas A&M commit had 138 solo tackles with 38 for loss and six sacks. Also had two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Photo: Intersport

Position: DL Height/weight: 6-6, 235 School: IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. Year: Senior Had 41 tackles and 7.5 sacks for 11-0 Ascenders. Has not committed to a college. Photo: Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports

Position: DB Height/weight: 5-11, 178 School: Liberty County, Hinesville, Ga. Year: Senior Georgia commit had 100 tackles, caused two fumbles, had two interceptions, and led team with 22 touchdowns, including 17 as a receiver and four on various returns. Photo: 247Sports

Position: LB Height/weight: 6-2, 220 School: Vidalia, Ga. Year: Senior Had 115 tackles with three sacks and an interception. He also ran for eight touchdowns. Has not committed to a college. Photo: 247Sports