Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Devine Redding - SR, halfback
- Marcus Oliver - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Devine Redding - SR, halfback
- Robert McCray II - SR, defensive tackle
- Marcus Oliver - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Simmie Cobbs - SR, wide receiver
- Chase Dutra - SR(RS), free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jonathan Crawford - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Marcus Oliver - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Griffin Oakes - SR(RS), kicker
- Tyler Green - JR, cornerback
- Jonathan Crawford - JR, strong safety
- Marcus Oliver - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Jacob Robinson - JR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Robert McCray II - SR, defensive tackle
- Chase Dutra - SR(RS), free safety
- Devine Redding - SR, halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
J.T. Barrett
- Ohio State Buckeyes
222-317, 3087 Yds, 28-8 TD/INT, 155 rushes, 1150 Yds, 17 Rushing TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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CB
Justin Martin
- Tennessee Volunteers
18 TKLS, 5 TFL, 36 ATK, SK, FF, 10 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Deshone Kizer
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
252-412, 3658 Yds, 43-2 TD/INT |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Rashaad Penny
- San Diego State Aztecs
267 Car, 1615 Yds, 27 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Richie James
- Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
90 Rec, 1310 Yds, 19 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Drew Sample
- Washington Huskies
69 Rec, 1034 Yds, 14 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LG
Quenton Nelson
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
17 Pancakes, 4 Sks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Sam Mustipher
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
16 Pancakes, 7 Sks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
Jay Hayes
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
35 Tkls, 27 TFL, 41 ATK, 10 Sks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Josey Jewell
- Iowa Hawkeyes
41 Tkls, 11 TFL, 49 ATK, 2 SKS, 3 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Justin Martin
- Tennessee Volunteers
18 Tkls, 5 TFL, 36 ATK, SK, FF, 10 INT |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Aaron Medley
- Tennessee Volunteers
28-30, Long of 55, 40-40 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Trevor Daniel
- Tennessee Volunteers
66 Punts, 35.8 Yd Net, Long 67, 19 Inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
Mark Walton
- Miami Hurricanes
957 KR Yds, 376 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
222-317, 3087 Yds, 28-8 TD/INT, 155 rushes, 1150 Yds, 17 Rushing TD |
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