Barton got the honor because he was a senior, a recognizable name on a highly publicized team. When he faced real competition, Barton got his butt kicked in the BCS Championship Game by LSU's Tyson Jackson.

Playboy All-America Team 2007

Jake Long, lineman, Michigan; Ryan Clady, lineman, Boise State; Barry Richardson, lineman, Clemson; Sam Baker, lineman, USC; Limas Sweed, receiver, Texas; Jere Myito, placekicker, Rutgers; Cody Wallace, center, Texas A&M; Mario Manningham, receiver, Michigan; Steve Slaton, running back, West Virginia; DeSean Jackson, kick returner, California; Ray Rice, running back, Rutgers; Brian Brohm, quarterback, Louisville; Darren McFadden, running back, Arkansas.