Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Matt Cooper - SR, middle linebacker
- John Brown - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Dan Hall - JR, kicker
- Bobby Palmer - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
- James Jackson - SR, cornerback
- Dwayne Moyer - SO(RS), punter
- Danny Wright - SO, defensive tackle
- Mark Barnes - SR(RS)
, free safety
1st Team All-Conference
- James Jackson - SR, cornerback
- Dwayne Moyer - SO(RS), punter
- Matt Cooper - SR, middle linebacker
- John Brown - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Mark Barnes - SR(RS) , free safety
- Jermaine Lyles - SO, tight end
- John Garner - JR(RS) , quarterback
- Dan Hall - JR, kicker
- Bobby Palmer - SO, wide receiver
- Jimmy Sapp - SO, right end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kyle Howard - JR(RS), cornerback
- Danny Wright - SO, defensive tackle
- Justin McMahan - SR(RS) , right outside linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Matt Cooper - SR, middle linebacker
- Dwayne Moyer - SO(RS), punter
- Danny Wright - SO, defensive tackle
- John Brown - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Danny Overstreet - JR, strong safety
- Mark Barnes - SR(RS) , free safety
- Terry McKenzie - FR(RS) , left end
2nd Team All-American
- Dan Hall - JR, kicker
Freshman All-American
- Isiah Townsend - FR, cornerback
- Terry McKenzie - FR(RS) , left end
- Travis Thibodeaux - FR(RS) , halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Sam Butler - SO, wide receiver
- Wayne Brown - SR(RS) , wide receiver
- Matt Cooper - SR, middle linebacker
- Kyle Howard - JR(RS), cornerback
- Dwayne Moyer - SO(RS), punter
- Danny Wright - SO, defensive tackle
- John Brown - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Danny Overstreet - JR, strong safety
- Mark Barnes - SR(RS) , free safety
- Dan Hall - JR, kicker
- Wayne McBride - JR(RS), left tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jermaine Lyles - SO, tight end
- Jimmy Sapp - SO, right end
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Gerald Utley
- Boise State Broncos
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB Matt Cooper - Colorado Buffaloes
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Gerald Utley
- Boise State Broncos
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Stephen Lawson
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Jonathan Ridgeway
- Houston Cougars
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Ben Carter
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Jeff Manning
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Joel McCloud
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT John Brown - Colorado Buffaloes
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB Matt Cooper - Colorado Buffaloes
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Nik Clayton
- LSU Tigers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Travis Vogel
- Auburn Tigers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Dwayne Moyer - Colorado Buffaloes
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Best RET |
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WR
Matt Price
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Mark Helfrich
- Oregon Ducks
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Ricky Bates
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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