Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Maurice Lacey - SR(RS)
, halfback - Israel Polk - SR(RS) , wide receiver
- Jonas Mann - SR(RS) , right tackle
- Roland Shorter - JR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Elton Kennard - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Preston Ries - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Timi Oke - SR(RS), cornerback
- James Cartwright - SR(RS) , free safety
- Khari Miner - SO(RS) , strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Lynn Claiborne - JR(RS) , halfback
- Ben Slay - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Tremane Branham - SR, left guard
- Tim Chisena - JR(RS) , right tackle
- Braydon Lee - SR(RS), cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Tim Chisena - JR(RS) , right tackle
- Roland Shorter - JR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Elton Kennard - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Preston Ries - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- James Cartwright - SR(RS) , free safety
- Khari Miner - SO(RS) , strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Maurice Lacey - SR(RS) , halfback
- Timi Oke - SR(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Jamie Dural
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB Preston Ries - Akron Zips
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Jamie Dural
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jordan Marshall
- Michigan Wolverines
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Lee Madden
- TCU Horned Frogs
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jaden Reddell
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RG
DeAndre Carter
- Auburn Tigers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Glen Spencer
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Damarrion White
- Oregon Ducks
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB Preston Ries - Akron Zips
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Khari Miner - Akron Zips
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jamie Conrad
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Hakeem Udeze
- Buffalo Bulls
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Best RET |
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WR
Chase Farrell
- Stanford Cardinal
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Orson Godfrey
- Fresno State Bulldogs
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Jamie Dural
- Penn State Nittany Lions
--- 2nd - Preston Ries - LOLB - Akron Zips -------- 3rd - Christian Gaskin - QB - NC State |
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