The 1971 All-South Independent football team consists of American football players chosen by the Associated Press for their All-South independent teams for the 1971 NCAA Division I-A football season.
Offense
Quarterback Gary Huff, Florida State
Running backs Chuck Foreman, Miami Ricky Hebert, Tulane
Wide receivers Rhett Dawson, Florida State Steve Barrios, Tulane
Tight end Mike Oven, Georgia Tech
Tackles Rick Lantz, Georgia Tech Joe Strickler, Florida State
Guards Tom Turchetta, Miami Mike Koesling, Tulane
Center Jimmy Haynes, Southern Mississippi
Defense
Defensive ends Smylie Gebhart, Georgia Tech Mike Truax, Tulane
Defensive tackles Brad Bourne, Georgia Tech Johnny Herros, Southern Mississippi
Linebackers Harold Sears, Miami Mike Mullen, Tulane Larry Strickland, Florida State
Defensive backs Jeff Ford, Georgia Tech James Thomas, Florida State Burgess Owens, Miami Joe Bullard, Tulane
Special teams
Kicker Frank Fontes, Florida State
Punter Ray Guy, Southern Mississippi
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