Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Jacob Voegeli - SR(RS), center
- Rob Jackson - SR(RS), right end
- John Hafferty - SR, left guard
1st Team All-Conference
- Jacob Voegeli - SR(RS), center
- Marcus Watts - SR(RS), free safety
- Rob Jackson - SR(RS), right end
- John Hafferty - SR, left guard
- Devin Anderson - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Justin McKinney - SR, cornerback
- Ian Campbell - JR(RS), left end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Rob Jackson - SR(RS), right end
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Justin Roland - SR, middle linebacker
- Rob Jackson - SR(RS), right end
- Marcus Watts - SR(RS), free safety
- John Hafferty - SR, left guard
- Jordy Nelson - SR(RS), wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jared Parker - JR(RS), kicker
- Reggie Walker - JR, left outside linebacker
- Justin McKinney - SR, cornerback
- James Johnson - SR, halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Chris Wells
- Ohio State Buckeyes
285 car, 1938 yds, 21 td, 12 rec, 167 yds, 3 td |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Malik Jackson
- Louisville Cardinals
66 tck (26 tfl), 8 sck, 5 int, ff, td |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Rocky Hinds
- UNLV Running Rebels
255-380, 3364 yds, 193 car, 1047 yds, 46 tot td |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Allen Patrick
- Oklahoma Sooners
277 car, 1565 yds, 26 td, 9 rec, 152 yds, td |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Billy Pittman
- Texas Longhorns
84 rec, 1209 yds, 14 td |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Martin Rucker
- Missouri Tigers
41 rec, 604 yds, 8 td |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Sam Townsend
- Arkansas Razorbacks
47 pan, 6 sck alw |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Ryan Shuman
- Virginia Tech Hokies
33 pan, 6 sck alw |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Phillip Hunt
- Houston Cougars
59 tck (31 tfl), 14 sck, ff |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Jon Demps
- Florida Gators
83 tck (27 tfl), 10 sck, 3 int, 2 ff, td |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Austin Smith
- Boise State Broncos
47 tck (tfl), 8 int, 4 ff |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Michael Torres
- Central Florida Golden Knights
18-23 fg, long 50, 54-54 pat |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Lance Peterson
- Iowa Hawkeyes
61 punts, 2649 yds, 43.4 avg, 34.0 net, 27 I20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Anthony Gonzalez
- Ohio State Buckeyes
792 kr yds, 27.3 avg, td, 494 pr yds, 11.5 avg, td |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Hou Coach
- Houston Cougars
13-1 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
Dwayne Jarrett
- USC Trojans
91 rec, 1316 yds, 12 td, 2 car, 25 yds |
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