The 2014 Academic All-Big 12 Football Team features 156 student-athletes, the Conference office announced.

Among those honored, Jared Weaver (Iowa State), Glenn Gronkowski (Kansas State), Stanton Weber (Kansas State) and Ryan Lester (Oklahoma State) were nominated with 4.00 grade point averages.

Of the honorees, 92 are first team members, while 64 comprise the second team. K-State led all institutions with 29 overall honorees, including 20 first team members.

First team members consist of those who have maintained a 3.20 or better GPA while the second team selections hold a 3.00 to 3.19 GPA.

To qualify, student-athletes must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher either cumulative or the two previous semesters and must have participated in 60 percent of their team’s scheduled contests. Freshmen and transfers are not eligible in their first year of academic residence. Senior student-athletes who have participated for a minimum of two years and meet all the criteria except percent of participation are also eligible.