Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Liam O'Hagan - SR, quarterback
- Ben Sessions - SO, left guard
- Austin McLeod - SR, right outside linebacker
- Chris Carlson - SO(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Matt Lagace - SR, wide receiver
- Connor Murphy - SO(RS), left outside linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Charles Baakel - SR(RS), halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Andrew Berry - JR, cornerback
- Chris Carlson - SO(RS), strong safety
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Chris Carlson - SO(RS), strong safety
- Charles Baakel - SR(RS), halfback
- Carl Ehrlich - FR, defensive tackle
- Austin McLeod - SR, right outside linebacker
- Andrew Berry - JR, cornerback
- Ryan Barnes - JR, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brad Bagdis - SR, left end
- Pete Storer - SO(RS), right end
- Matt Zapf - JR, defensive tackle
- Patrick Long - SO, kicker
- Alec Math - SO(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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ROLB
Geno Hayes
- Florida State Seminoles
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Colt Brennan
- Hawaii Warriors
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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
Chazeray Schilens
- San Diego State Aztecs
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Fred Davis
- USC Trojans
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RG
Jacques McClendon
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Justin Boren
- Michigan Wolverines
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Moton Hopkins
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Geno Hayes
- Florida State Seminoles
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Andrew Berry - Harvard Crimson
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Garrett Palmer
- San Diego State Aztecs
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Mike Knall
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Best RET |
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HB Charles Baakel - Harvard Crimson
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Phil Estes
- Brown Bears
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
John David Booty
- USC Trojans
2. QB Colt Brennan, Hawaii 3. HB P.J. Hill, Wisconsin 4. QB Brian Brohm, Louisville 5. HB Antone Smith, FSU |
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