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Maxx Williams named AP second-team All-America

The Gophers sophomore tight end added to his list of postseason hardware. Williams was also named a Walter Camp second-team All-American, Big Ten Tight End of the Year, and a Capital One Academic All-American.

December 17, 2014 at 2:49AM

Gophers tight end Maxx Williams (88) caught a pass was stopped by Illinois defensive back Zane Petty (21) in the second quarter as the Minnesota Gophers took on Illinois, Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Champagne, IL. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com (Tom Wallace — DML -/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Gophers sophomore tight end Maxx Williams was named a second-team All-America by the Associated Press on Tuesday, adding to his list of postseason awards.

The Gophers haven't had an AP first-team All-America since tight end Matt Spaeth in 2006. Defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman was an AP third-team All-America last year.

Williams was on the second team behind Florida State senior Nick O'Leary, who also edged Williams for the Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end.

Williams was also named a Walter Camp second-team All-American, Big Ten Tight End of the Year, and a Capital One Academic All-American.

Williams is an exceptional blocker and led the Gophers with 29 receptions for 471 yards and seven touchdowns.

Here's a look at the AP All-American team.