Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jacob Weaver - SR, defensive tackle
- Nick Fenner - JR, left end
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Desmond Anderson - SR(RS), kicker
- Michael Hill - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Jacob Weaver - SR, defensive tackle
- Randy Brewer - JR(RS), right end
- Nick Fenner - JR, left end
- Kellen Robinson - SR, left guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Justin Hammond - SR(RS), strong safety
- Sean Parks - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Jason Allen - SR(RS), center
- Sean Brooks - SR(RS), tight end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jesse Weber - FR(RS), middle linebacker
- Jacob Weaver - SR, defensive tackle
- Nick Fenner - JR, left end
2nd Team All-American
- Desmond Anderson - SR(RS), kicker
- Brennan Gray - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Randy Brewer - JR(RS), right end
Freshman All-American
- Tom Allen - FR, free safety
- Jesse Weber - FR(RS), middle linebacker
- Reggie Patterson - FR(RS), halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Desmond Anderson - SR(RS), kicker
- Tom Allen - FR, free safety
- Ben Day - SR(RS), cornerback
- Michael Hill - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Jesse Weber - FR(RS), middle linebacker
- Brennan Gray - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jacob Weaver - SR, defensive tackle
- Randy Brewer - JR(RS), right end
- Nick Fenner - JR, left end
- Jason Allen - SR(RS), center
- Kellen Robinson - SR, left guard
- Sean Brooks - SR(RS), tight end
- Marcus Oliver - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Reggie Patterson - FR(RS), halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Justin Hammond - SR(RS), strong safety
- Omar Parker - JR(RS), left tackle
- Derrick Whitaker - SR(RS), quarterback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
George Howell
- Arizona Wildcats
252-409, 3483 YDS, 166 CAR, 972 YDS, 40 Total TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB Jesse Weber - Arkansas State Red Wolves
67 TACK, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 FF, 3 INTs |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
George Howell
- Arizona Wildcats
252-409, 3483 YDS, 166 CAR, 972 YDS, 40 Total TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
John Robertson
- Florida Gators
223 CAR, 1451 YDS, 22 TDs, 29 REC, 337 YDS, 2 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Michael Taylor
- Kentucky Wildcats
88 REC, 1226 YDS, 14 TD, 3 CAR, 13 YDS |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Todd Fields
- Penn State Nittany Lions
66 REC, 923 YDS, 7 TD, 121 CAR, 782 YDS |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LG
Michael McIntyre
- Michigan Wolverines
14 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Todd Gordon
- Alabama Crimson Tide
29 Pancakes, 6 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Brian Cole
- Hawaii Warriors
35 TACK, 31 TFL, 33 ATK, 12 SACKS, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB Jesse Weber - Arkansas State Red Wolves
67 TACK, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 FF, 3 INTs |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Justin Joyce
- Oklahoma Sooners
15 TACK, 20 ATK, 2 FF, 6 INTs |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Justin Nicholson
- Florida Gators
20-21 FG, Long of 50, 55-55 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Paris Taylor
- Oregon Ducks
39 Punts, 37.6 Yd Net, Long 75, 14 downed inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
Eugene Perry
- Tennessee Volunteers
1103 KR Yds, 2 TD, 253 PR Yds |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Josh Gattis
- Pittsburgh Panthers
Former Michigan OC led this Pitt team to National Championship appearance in 3rd season as HC |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Carlos Lee
- Ohio State Buckeyes
193-355, 2732 YDS, 179 CAR, 931 YDS, 36 Total TDs |
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