Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Rennie Curran - JR, right outside linebacker
- Geno Atkins - SR, defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Rennie Curran - JR, right outside linebacker
- A.J. Green - SO, wide receiver
- Shaun Chapas - JR(RS), fullback
- Geno Atkins - SR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Reshad Jones - JR(RS), strong safety
- Ben Jones - SO, center
- Trinton Sturdivant - JR, left tackle
- Cordy Glenn - JR, left guard
- Akeem Dent - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Jeff Owens - SR(RS), defensive tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Geno Atkins - SR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Blair Walsh - SO, kicker
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Trinton Sturdivant - JR, left tackle
- Geno Atkins - SR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- A.J. Green - SO, wide receiver
- Bruce Figgins - JR, tight end
- Caleb King - SO(RS), halfback
- Drew Butler - SO(RS), punter
- Blair Walsh - SO, kicker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Ben Tate
- Auburn Tigers
350 Car, 2287 Yards, 26 TD, 4 Rec TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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DE
Antonio Coleman
- Auburn Tigers
98 Tackles, 55 TFL, 27 Sacks, 5 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Sam Bradford
- Oklahoma Sooners
4239 Pass Yards, 47 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Ben Tate
- Auburn Tigers
350 Car, 2287 Yards, 26 TD, 4 Rec TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Dezmon Briscoe
- Kansas Jayhawks
118 Rec, 1766 yards, 15 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Tommy Gallarda
- Boise State Broncos
55 Rec, 802 yards, 12 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Marshall Newhouse
- TCU Horned Frogs
41 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Chris Hall
- Texas Longhorns
42 Pancakes, 7 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
Antonio Coleman
- Auburn Tigers
98 Tackles, 55 TFL, 27 Sacks, 5 FF, TD |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Brandon Spikes
- Florida Gators
106 Tackles, 13 TFL, Sack, 5 INT, 2 FF, 3 TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Cooper Taylor
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
130 Tackles, 18 TFL, 2 Sacks, 8 INT, 2 FF |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Leigh Tiffin
- Alabama Crimson Tide
28-28 FG, Long 55, 49-49 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Ryan Epperson
- Texas A&M Aggies
111 Punts, 36.1 Net Avg, Long 76, 38 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Brandon Dilard
- Virginia Tech Hokies
1154 KR Yards, TD - 363 PR Yards, TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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MoGriffJr
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
Georgia Tech wins the first title in Tradition 1 in NCAA 10 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Sam Bradford
- Oklahoma Sooners
166.9 Rating, 4,239 Yards, 38 TD, 7 INT |
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