Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Eric Page - SO, left end
- T.J. Dunn - SR, defensive tackle
- Cedric Patrick - SR, middle linebacker
- Tony Jones - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Tom Harrison - JR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- T.J. Dunn - SR, defensive tackle
- Eric Page - SO, left end
- Tyler Dunn - JR, right tackle
- Cedric Patrick - SR, middle linebacker
- Tom Harrison - JR, cornerback
- Tony Jones - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jacob Phillips - JR(RS)
, halfback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Eddie McDonald - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Dan Williams - SR(RS) , kicker
- Tony Jones - JR, strong safety
- Joel Fernandez - JR, cornerback
- Tom Harrison - JR, cornerback
- Cedric Patrick - SR, middle linebacker
- T.J. Dunn - SR, defensive tackle
- Duane Whitaker - SR(RS) , right end
- Eric Page - SO, left end
- Ricky Jones - SR(RS) , center
2nd Team All-American
- Chris Hartman - JR, free safety
- John Sutherland - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Adam Jones - SO, defensive tackle
- Tyler Dunn - JR, right tackle
Freshman All-American
- Brandon White - FR, defensive tackle
- Eddie McDonald - FR(RS) , wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Eddie McDonald - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Josh Marshall - JR, punter
- Dan Williams - SR(RS) , kicker
- Tony Jones - JR, strong safety
- Joel Fernandez - JR, cornerback
- Tom Harrison - JR, cornerback
- Cedric Patrick - SR, middle linebacker
- Adam Jones - SO, defensive tackle
- Duane Whitaker - SR(RS) , right end
- Eric Page - SO, left end
- Tyler Dunn - JR, right tackle
- T.J. Dunn - SR, defensive tackle
- Michael Jones - SR(RS) , right guard
- Ricky Jones - SR(RS) , center
- Tony Lumpkin - SR, wide receiver
- Jacob Phillips - JR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Chris Hartman - JR, free safety
- John Sutherland - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Mike Summers - SR, right outside linebacker
- Michael Gray - JR, left tackle
- Kenneth Jackson - JR(RS) , quarterback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Chance Goolsby
- North Carolina Tar Heels
163-260, 2079 YDS, 253 CAr, 1365 YDS, 43 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB Cedric Patrick - Arkansas State Red Wolves
67 TACK, 2 FF, 1 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Chance Goolsby
- North Carolina Tar Heels
163-260, 2079 YDS, 253 CAR, 1365 YDS, 43 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
T.J. Minor
- Ohio State Buckeyes
226 CAR, 1612 YDS, 24 TD, 15 REC, 240 YDS |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Mark Baker
- Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
89 REC, 1376 YDS, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Martin Harris
- Ohio Bobcats
106 REC, 1618 YDS, 13 TD, 4 CAR, 30 YDS |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C Ricky Jones - Arkansas State Red Wolves
15 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Ricky Jones - Arkansas State Red Wolves
15 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT T.J. Dunn - Arkansas State Red Wolves
51 TACK, 15 TFL, 4 SACK, 1 FF, 1 FR |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB Cedric Patrick - Arkansas State Red Wolves
67 TACK, 2 FF, 1 INT |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Tom Harrison - Arkansas State Red Wolves
40 TACK, 1 FF, 2 INT |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Dan Williams - Arkansas State Red Wolves
17-20 FG, Long of 55, 61-62 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Spencer Evans
- Stanford Cardinal
62 Punts, 35.3 Yd Net, Long 67, 27 downed inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR Eddie McDonald - Arkansas State Red Wolves
924 KR Yds, 2 TD, 163 PR Yds |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Chance Goolsby
- North Carolina Tar Heels
163-260, 2079 YDS, 253 CAR, 1365 YDS, 43 Total TD |
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