Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Preston Davis - JR, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Preston Davis - JR, wide receiver
- Kenneth Patton - JR, cornerback
- Guy Reynolds - SO(RS), center
- Deonte Jackson - SR(RS), halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brian Reader - JR, quarterback
- Kellen Beam - JR, left tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Matthew Hines - FR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Patrick Mealey - FR(RS), wide receiver
- Tony Lewis - FR, free safety
- Deonte Jackson - SR(RS), halfback
Freshman All-American
- Patrick Mealey - FR(RS), wide receiver
- Matthew Hines - FR, strong safety
- Tony Lewis - FR, free safety
- Colt Henderson - FR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Patrick Mealey - FR(RS), wide receiver
- Kurt Newboles - SR(RS), left guard
- Kellen Beam - JR, left tackle
- Matthew Hines - FR, strong safety
- Deonte Jackson - SR(RS), halfback
- Trey Farquhar - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Preston Davis - JR, wide receiver
- Tyrone Novikoff - JR(RS), right tackle
- William Rodgers - FR, right guard
- Tony Lewis - FR, free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Tyrod Taylor
- Virginia Tech Hokies
274-425, 3749 Yds, 153 Car, 355 Yds, 44 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Ross Homan
- Ohio State Buckeyes
90 Tkls (17 TFL), 4 Sks, 6 Int, 7 FF, 2 FR |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Tyrod Taylor
- Virginia Tech Hokies
274-425, 3749 Yds, 153 Car, 355 Yds, 44 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Darrell Scott
- Colorado Buffaloes
327 Car, 1664 Yds, 11 Td, 27 Rec, 426 Yds, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Bart Johnson
- TCU Horned Frogs
94 Rec, 1597 Yds, 15 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Anthony Miller
- California Golden Bears
50 Rec, 671 Yds, 11 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Nate Solder
- Colorado Buffaloes
43 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Richard Fisher
- California Golden Bears
29 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Braylon Broughton
- TCU Horned Frogs
83 Tkls (24 TFL), 11 Sks, 3 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Ross Homan
- Ohio State Buckeyes
90 Tkls (17 TFL), 4 Sks, 6 Int, 7 FF, 2 FR |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Nick Liefting
- Utah Utes
43 Tkls (2 TFL), 1 Sk, 5 Int, 2 Deflections, 2 FF, 3 FR |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Brandon Walker
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
24-25, Long of 52, 54-54 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chas Henry
- Florida Gators
112 Punts, 35.6 Yd Net, Long of 69, 40 Inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Gerald Jones
- Tennessee Volunteers
517 KR Yds, Td, 1082 PR Yds, 3 Td |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Tyrod Taylor
- Virginia Tech Hokies
274-425, 3749 Yds, 153 Car, 355 Yds, 44 Total TD |
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