Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Shelton McPherson - JR(RS), right guard
- Greg Porter - JR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Geoff Simms - JR, left tackle
- Lester McMillan - SO, fullback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Attila Atkins - JR, cornerback
- Greg Porter - JR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Napoleon Oosterhof - JR, wide receiver
- Tom Oliver - SR, halfback
- Johnathan Tate - JR, tight end
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Ryan Dennison
- Purdue Boilermakers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Damian Bratton
- Texas Longhorns
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Monte Graham
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Michael Stuart
- USC Trojans
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Akeem Bradley
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Tiger Affleck
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Serge Monroe
- Washington Huskies
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Ryan Dennison
- Purdue Boilermakers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Leigh Kramer
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Marquis Spencer
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
D.T. Brooks
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Best RET |
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WR
Lynn Blanks
- Wyoming Cowboys
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Urban Meyer
- Florida Gators
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
281/471 4015 yds 48 total TD |
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