Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Marcus Oliver - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Dan Feeney - SR(RS), right guard
- Devine Redding - JR, halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jayme Thompson - JR(RS), strong safety
- Robert McCray II - JR, defensive tackle
- Noel Padmore - JR(RS), cornerback
- Ricky Jones - SR(RS), wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
J.T. Barrett
- Ohio State Buckeyes
210-315, 2894 Yds, 29-5 TD/INT, 1168 Rushing Yards, 17 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
T.J. McCollum
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
38 TKLS, 15 TFL, 61 ATK, 4 SKS, 2 FF, 5 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Luke Falk
- Washington State Cougars
329-519, 4676 Yds, 42-4 TD/INT |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Leonard Fournette
- LSU Tigers
273 Car, 1797 Yds, 18 TD, 17 Rec, 315 Yds, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Stacy Coley
- Miami Hurricanes
73 Rec, 1332 Yds, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jordan Leggett
- Clemson Tigers
54 Rec, 764 Yds, 5 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Pat Elflein
- Ohio State Buckeyes
34 Pancakes |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Pat Elflein
- Ohio State Buckeyes
34 Pancakes |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Marquavius Lewis
- South Carolina Gamecocks
32 Tkls, 18 TFL, 35 ATK, 8 SKS |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
T.J. McCollum
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
38 TKLS, 15 TFL, 61 ATK, 4 SKS, 2 FF, 5 INT |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Cole Luke
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
19 TKLS, 2 TFL, 27 ATK, FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
E. Pineiro
- Florida Gators
21-24, Long of 48, 28-28 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Trevor Daniel
- Tennessee Volunteers
58 Punts, 33.4 Yd Net, Long 84, 18 Inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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CB
Duwayne Johnson
- Virginia Tech Hokies
888 KR YDS, 520 PR YDS, 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
J.T. Barrett
- Ohio State Buckeyes
210-315, 2894 Yds, 29-5 TD/INT, 1168 Rushing Yards, 17 TD |
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