Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Liola Nobriga - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Will Pericak - SR, defensive tackle
- Justin Castor - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Terrel Smith - JR, strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Jon Major - SR, middle linebacker
- Liola Nobriga - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Will Pericak - SR, defensive tackle
- Justin Castor - JR, kicker
- Terrel Smith - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jon Major - SR, middle linebacker
- Zach Grossnickle - JR(RS), punter
- Nick Kasa - SR, left end
- Will Pericak - SR, defensive tackle
- Justin Castor - JR, kicker
- Terrel Smith - JR, strong safety
- Parker Orms - JR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-American
- Ray Polk - SR(RS), free safety
- Josh Moten - SO(RS), cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Heath Bailey - FR, wide receiver
- Malcolm Greer - FR(RS)
, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Jon Major - SR, middle linebacker
- Zach Grossnickle - JR(RS), punter
- Nick Kasa - SR, left end
- Will Pericak - SR, defensive tackle
- Justin Castor - JR, kicker
- Terrel Smith - JR, strong safety
- Josh Moten - SO(RS), cornerback
- Parker Orms - JR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Liola Nobriga - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Ray Polk - SR(RS), free safety
- Paul Vigo - JR(RS), cornerback
- Malcolm Greer - FR(RS) , halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Kyle Padron
- SMU Mustangs
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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SS Terrel Smith - Colorado Buffaloes
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Kyle Padron
- SMU Mustangs
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Stephen Hopkins
- Michigan Wolverines
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Markus Wheaton
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Christopher Coyle
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Mike Farrell
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jay Finch
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT Will Pericak - Colorado Buffaloes
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Terrell Manning
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Nickell Robey
- USC Trojans
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Justin Castor - Colorado Buffaloes
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Zach Grossnickle - Colorado Buffaloes
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Best RET |
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HB
Silas Redd
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Dave Doeren
- Northern Illinois Huskies
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
John Vandenberg
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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