The National Junior College Athletic Association announced that two Dean College football players were named to the All America football teams for 2012.

Rodney "Lucky" Whitehead was named All American first-team in the TE position. In 2012, Whitehead rushed for a total of 294 yards on 46 attempts (6.4 yards per carry) and scored 3 touchdowns on the ground. Whitehead also caught 30 balls through the air gaining a total of 602 yards (average of 20.1 yards per catch) and scored 3 touchdowns. He also scored 2 touchdowns on punt returns. 

Byron Pinkston was a force as an Offensive Lineman, gaining recognition as an Honorable Mention All American.