Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Phillip Merling - JR, left end
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Phillip Merling - JR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Phillip Merling - JR, left end
- Credzon Butler - SO, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Robert James - FR, kicker
- Jock McKissic - JR, defensive tackle
Freshman All-American
- Matt Harris - FR, quarterback
- Robert James - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Ray Ray McElrathbey - SO(RS), cornerback
- Barry Richardson - SR, left tackle
- Chris Clemons - JR(RS), free safety
- Brandon Pilgrim - SR(RS), right guard
- Phillip Merling - JR, left end
- Robert James - FR, kicker
- Jock McKissic - JR, defensive tackle
- Credzon Butler - SO, cornerback
- Matt Harris - FR, quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Chris McDuffie - SR(RS), left guard
- Ricky Sapp - SO, right end
- Aaron Kelly - JR(RS), wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Darren McFadden
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Demarrio Pleasant
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Pat White
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Darren McFadden
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Sidney Rice
- South Carolina Gamecocks
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Neale Tweedie
- Texas Longhorns
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RG
Jeff Griffin
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Mike Dent
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Jason Jack
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Jon Beason
- Miami Hurricanes
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Erick Jackson
- Texas Longhorns
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Sergio Aguayo
- UNLV Running Rebels
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Darius McClover
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Best RET |
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WR
Percy Harvin
- Florida Gators
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Paul Johnson
- Navy Midshipmen
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
Calvin Johnson
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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