Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Matt Larkin - SR, Defensive End
1st Team All-Conference
- Jason Wallace - SR, free safety
- Matt Larkin - SR, Defensive End
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jason Johnson - SR(RS), strong safety
- Trent Wolfe - JR, cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Matt Larkin - SR, Defensive End
- Zac Moore - JR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- D.J. Foster - SR, halfback
- Matt Larkin - SR, Defensive End
- Derek Capps - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Zac Moore - JR, middle linebacker
- Jason Johnson - SR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB Michael Eubank - Arizona State Sun Devils
Walter Camp Award Winner |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
Ryan Whitehead
- East Carolina Pirates
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Kyle Hogan
- Stanford Cardinal
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Ezekiel Elliott
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Aaron Pollard
- Oregon State Beavers
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Devin Funchess
- Michigan Wolverines
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Jacoby Boren
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jacoby Boren
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE Matt Larkin - Arizona State Sun Devils
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
Ryan Whitehead
- East Carolina Pirates
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Thomas Cowan
- Ohio Bobcats
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Marcus Williams
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Kevin McCauley
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Best RET |
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WR
Anthony Jennings
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Rich Ellerson
- Army Black Knights
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Johnny Manziel
- Texas A&M Aggies
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