Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Derrick Bean - SR, middle linebacker
- T.W. Ayers - JR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- Samy Johnson - JR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Blake Grupe - SR(RS), kicker
- Antonio Fletcher - SR, strong safety
- Samy Johnson - JR, cornerback
- Derrick Bean - SR, middle linebacker
- T.W. Ayers - JR(RS), left end
- Reed Tyler - SR, tight end
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Terry Hampton - SR, right end
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Jarius Reimonenq - JR, cornerback
- Taylon Doss - SO, cornerback
- Fred Hervey - SR, right outside linebacker
- Derrick Bean - SR, middle linebacker
- Hunter Moreton - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Terry Hampton - SR, right end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Blake Grupe - SR(RS), kicker
- Samy Johnson - JR, cornerback
- Corbet Mims - SO, right end
- Javan Hawes - SR(RS), wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Christopher Brown Jr
- California Golden Bears
213 CAR, 1300 YDS, 20 TD, 45 REC, 705 YDS, 10 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Caden McDonald
- San Diego State Aztecs
53 TACK, 28 TFL, 77 ATK, 7 SACK, 4 FF, 2 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Chase Garbers
- California Golden Bears
272-407, 4180 YDS, 83 CAR, 158 YDS, 38 Total TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Christopher Brown Jr
- California Golden Bears
213 CAR, 1300 YDS, 20 TD, 45 REC, 705 YDS, 10 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Nico Ragaini
- Iowa Hawkeyes
94 REC, 1394 YDS, 19 TD, 6 CAR, 17 YDS |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Marshon Ford
- Louisville Cardinals
63 REC, 937 YDS, 5 TD, 134 CAR, 700 YDS |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Creed Humphrey
- Oklahoma Sooners
15 Pancakes, 8 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Creed Humphrey
- Oklahoma Sooners
15 Pancakes, 8 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE Terry Hampton - Arkansas State Red Wolves
55 TACK, 22 TFL, 5 SACK, 1 FF, 1 INT |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Caden McDonald
- San Diego State Aztecs
53 TACK, 28 TFL, 77 ATK, 7 SACK, 4 FF, 2 INT |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Derek Stingley Jr
- LSU Tigers
18 TACK, 3 TFL, 28 ATK, 1 SACK, 1 FF, 1 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Gabe Brkic
- Oklahoma Sooners
24-27 FG, Long of 52, 47-47 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Ben Griffiths
- USC Trojans
56 Punts, 36.9 YD Net, Long of 88, 26 downed inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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CB
A.J. Woods
- Pittsburgh Panthers
1105 KR YDs, 1 TD, 422 PR YDs, 2 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Gus Malzahn
- Auburn Tigers
11-1 and a National Championship Game appearance |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Breece Hall
- Iowa State Cyclones
236 CAR, 1601 YDS, 20 TD, 42 REC, 646 YDS, 14 TD |
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