Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Brandon Whitaker - SR(RS), halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Dwain Crawford - JR(RS), free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Guy Wright - FR, quarterback
- Donald Barr - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Chris Wells
- Ohio State Buckeyes
So - 94ovr / 377 car - 2448 yds - 28 td / 15 rec - 193 yds - 4 td |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Kalvin Baker
- Florida Gators
So(rs) - 78ovr / 76 tack - 22 tfl - 8 sacks - 3 int - 3 ff |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Rocky Hinds
- UNLV Running Rebels
Jr(rs) - 89ovr / 224/393 - 2765 yds / 151 car - 853 yds / 43 td |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Chris Wells
- Ohio State Buckeyes
So - 94ovr / 377 car - 2448 yds - 28 td / 15 rec - 193 yds - 4 td |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Davone Bess
- Hawaii Warriors
Jr - 92ovr / 2894 All-Purpose yds - 22 td |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Fred Davis
- USC Trojans
Sr - 94ovr / 40 rec - 726 yds - 13 td |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Jon Skinner
- Ohio State Buckeyes
Jr(rs) - 80ovr / 44 pancakes - 4 sacks |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Brent Bell
- Ohio State Buckeyes
Fr - 88ovr / 24 pancakes - 4 sacks |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Maurice Frazier
- Oklahoma Sooners
Fr - 86ovr / 46 tack - 21 tfl - 9 sacks - 2 int - 2 ff |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Kalvin Baker
- Florida Gators
So(rs) - 78ovr / 76 tack - 22 tfl - 8 sacks - 3 int - 3 ff |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Michael Hamlin
- Clemson Tigers
Jr(rs) - 92ovr / 57 tack - 8 tfl - 2 sacks - 5 int - 2 ff |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Rick Leffew
- Michigan Wolverines
Jr - 76ovr / 14/20 FG - long 50 - 60/60 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Brent Rawlings
- Utah Utes
Sr(rs) - 76ovr / 45.0 avg |
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Best RET |
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WR
Davone Bess
- Hawaii Warriors
Jr - 92ovr / 843 KR yds - 489 PR yds - 2 td |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Arkansas St Coach
- Arkansas State Red Wolves
12-1 record / #18 ranked |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Chris Wells
- Ohio State Buckeyes
So - 94ovr / 377 car - 2448 yds - 28 td / 15 rec - 193 yds - 4 td |
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