Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Gary Stegall - SR(RS)
, defensive tackle - Mike Woods - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- J.R. Colbert - SR(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Matt Wesley - JR(RS) , quarterback
- Kevin McCauley - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Matt Wesley - JR(RS) , quarterback
- Andrew Henry - SR(RS) , Tackle
- Aaron Meyers - SO(RS) , Defensive End
- Gary Stegall - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Mike Woods - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- J.R. Colbert - SR(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kevin McCauley - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Chance Wilcox - SR, punter
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Chance Wilcox - SR, punter
- Mike Woods - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Gary Stegall - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Kevin McCauley - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Joey Reed - JR, Defensive End
- Matt Wesley - JR(RS) , quarterback
2nd Team All-American
- Alfred Cooper - SO(RS) , Outside Linebacker
- Andrew Henry - SR(RS) , Tackle
Freshman All-American
- Jason Chambers - FR(RS) , cornerback
- Donald Tatum - FR(RS) , Tackle
- Dan Bonner - FR(RS) , Guard
- Jarod Watkins - FR(RS) , Guard
1st Team All-Conference
- Chance Wilcox - SR, punter
- Mikal Jones - JR, free safety
- J.R. Colbert - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Alfred Cooper - SO(RS) , Outside Linebacker
- Mike Woods - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Gary Stegall - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Kevin McCauley - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Andy Walden - JR(RS) , Defensive End
- Joey Reed - JR, Defensive End
- Andrew Henry - SR(RS) , Tackle
- Jeff Jones - JR(RS) , Guard
- Brett Landrum - JR, tight end
- Jason Cox - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Matt Wesley - JR(RS) , quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Will Craft - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Thomas Cox - JR(RS) , center
- Mark Nobles - JR(RS) , halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB Matt Wesley - Arizona State Sun Devils
Walter Camp Award - 2nd |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
Erick Weber
- Boise State Broncos
DE Joey Reed - 4th |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB Matt Wesley - Arizona State Sun Devils
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Danny Taylor
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
John Olson
- Washington Huskies
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Rodney Coleman
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Chance Newell
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Chance Newell
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE Joey Reed - Arizona State Sun Devils
DT Kevin McCauley - 2nd |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
Erick Weber
- Boise State Broncos
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Jeff Berry
- Texas Longhorns
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Carlos James
- Alabama Crimson Tide
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Chance Wilcox - Arizona State Sun Devils
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Best RET |
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HB
John Bowie
- Oklahoma Sooners
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Scott Shafer
- Miami (OH) Red Hawks
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Nathan Lowery
- TCU Horned Frogs
QB Matt Wesley - 2nd |
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