Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- James McKinney - SR(RS)
, strong safety - Darren Gibson - SO(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Stanford Rogers - SR(RS) , strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Maurice Fields - SR, kicker
- Rich Montgomery - SR(RS), left end
- James McKinney - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Darren Gibson - SO(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Stanford Rogers - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Terrance George - SR, wide receiver
- Ray Ross - SR(RS) , free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- David McGruder - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Stanford Rogers - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Darren Gibson - SO(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- James McKinney - SR(RS) , strong safety
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- David McGruder - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Stanford Rogers - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Darren Gibson - SO(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- James McKinney - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Ray Ross - SR(RS) , free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Calvin Davis
- Oklahoma Sooners
268 Carries, 1740 Yards, 15 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
Steve Johnson
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
75 Tackles, 17 TFL, 7 Sacks, 6 Interceptions, 6 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Chris Johnson
- LSU Tigers
211-342, 2748 Yards, 22 TD, 7 INT, 512 Rush Yards, 10 TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Calvin Davis
- Oklahoma Sooners
268 Carries, 1740 Yards, 15 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Stephen Fritz
- Brigham Young Cougars
87 Receptions, 1207 Yards, 17 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Ray James
- Texas A&M Aggies
22 Receptions, 531 Yards, 4 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Brandon Brown
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
32 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Andy Russell
- Iowa Hawkeyes
30 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Marcus Clark
- LSU Tigers
60 Tackles, 29 TFL, 11 Sacks, 1 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
Steve Johnson
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
75 Tackles, 17 TFL, 7 Sacks, 6 Interceptions, 6 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Stanford Rogers - Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
71 Tackles, 10 TFL, Sack, 7 INT, FF, 2 FR |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Charles Harrell
- Western Michigan Broncos
26-26 Field Goals |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Darrell Jack
- USC Trojans
44.9 Yards Per Punt, 19 Inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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A Caesar
- USC Trojans
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Tommy Williams
- Miami Hurricanes
237 ATT, 1242 YDS, 21 TD |
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