Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Vershaud Richardson - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Jacob Weaver - SO, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Taylon Doss - JR(RS), cornerback
- Vershaud Richardson - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Deris Jackson - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jacob Weaver - SO, defensive tackle
- Corbet Mims - JR(RS), right end
- Austin Woods - JR(RS), left tackle
- Sam Frye - JR, tight end
- Chad Alexander - SR(RS), halfback
- Brandon Thomas - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ryan Hanson - SR(RS), punter
- Michael Hill - SO(RS), right outside linebacker
- Corey Rucker - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Willie Myers - JR, wide receiver
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Jacob Weaver - SO, defensive tackle
Freshman All-American
- Nick Fenner - FR, left end
1st Team All-Conference
- Ryan Hanson - SR(RS), punter
- Gavin Holmes - JR(RS), cornerback
- Michael Hill - SO(RS), right outside linebacker
- Vershaud Richardson - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Deris Jackson - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jacob Weaver - SO, defensive tackle
- Corbet Mims - JR(RS), right end
- Nick Fenner - FR, left end
- Kyle Kelly - JR(RS), right tackle
- Ethan Miner - SR(RS), center
- Austin Woods - JR(RS), left tackle
- Corey Rucker - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Coltin Clack - SR(RS), quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- NIck Turner - JR(RS), strong safety
- Taylon Doss - JR(RS), cornerback
- Sam Frye - JR, tight end
- Brandon Thomas - SR, wide receiver
| Season Awards | |
|---|---|
 |
Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
|
QB
Michael Pratt
- Tulane Green Wave
260-426, 3922 YDS, 117 CAR, 304 YDS, 44 Total TDs |
|
 |
Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
|
ROLB
Chris Braswell
- Alabama Crimson Tide
38 TACK, 11 TFL, 43 ATK, 5 SACK, 3 FF, 2 INTs |
|
 |
Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
|
QB
Michael Pratt
- Tulane Green Wave
260-426, 3922 YDS, 117 CAR, 304 YDS, 44 Total TDs |
|
 |
Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
|
HB
Rahjai Harris
- East Carolina Pirates
203 CAR, 1444 YDS, 23 TD, 35 REC, 560 YDS, 1 TD |
|
 |
The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
|
WR
Jadon Haselwood
- Memphis Tigers
87 REC, 1563 YDS, 19 TDs |
|
 |
John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
|
TE
Levi Gazarek
- Western Michigan Broncos
42 REC, 588 YDS, 7 TDs, 112 CAR, 663 YDS |
|
 |
Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
|
LG
Trevor Keegan
- Michigan Wolverines
15 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
|
 |
Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
|
C
Zeke Correll
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
33 Pancakes, 5 Sacks Allowed |
|
 |
Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
|
LE
Demonte Capehart
- Clemson Tigers
35 TACK, 32 TFl, 41 ATK, 10 SACK, 1 FF |
|
 |
Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
|
ROLB
Chris Braswell
- Alabama Crimson Tide
38 TACK, 11 TFL, 43 ATK, 5 SACK, 3 FF, 2 INTs |
|
 |
Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
|
CB
Marquae Kirkendoll
- New Mexico Lobos
13 TACK, 12 ATK, 1 FF, 2 TDs |
|
 |
Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
|
K
Kenneth Carter
- California Golden Bears
20-23, Long of 53, 47-49 XP |
|
 |
Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
|
P
Julius Anderson
- Alabama Crimson Tide
49 Punts, 32.5 Yd Net, Long of 69, 22 downed inside the 20 |
|
 |
Best RET |
|
WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
- Texas A&M Aggies
794 KR YDS, 577 PR YDS, 3 TDs |
|
 |
The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
|
Nick Paremski
- Florida Atlantic Owls
Former Red Wolf DC led this team to a National Championship berth and a perfect 13-0 record |
|
 |
Heisman Memorial Trophy |
|
HB
Cameron Davis
- Washington Huskies
213 CAR, 1287 YDS, 20 TD, 28 REC, 338 YDS, 4 TDs |
|