Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Eugene Jarvis - JR(RS), halfback
- Greg Keys - JR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Eugene Jarvis - JR(RS), halfback
- Greg Keys - JR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kevin Hogan - JR, right end
- Josh Pleasant - FR, cornerback
- Jameson Konz - SR, tight end
- Cobrani Mixon - SO(RS), middle linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
439-606 5438yds 63 td |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Brian Cushing
- USC Trojans
65tcks (26TFL) 8 sacks |
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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
Brandon Saine
- Ohio State Buckeyes
289-1633yds, 15TD, 51rec-766yds, 11td |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Jarett Dillard
- Rice Owls
117rec-1412yds, 20TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Chase Coffman
- Missouri Tigers
67rec-1015yds, 17TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Derek Sherrod
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Chris Davis
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Lawrence Wilson
- Ohio State Buckeyes
60tcks (29TFL) 12 Sacks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Brian Cushing
- USC Trojans
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Darcel McBath
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
8 int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
David Buehler
- USC Trojans
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
A.J. Trapasso
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Best RET |
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WR
Mike McCoy
- Alabama Crimson Tide
1937 all purpose yards, 8 TDs |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Chase Holbrook
- New Mexico State Aggies
429-573 5150 yds 53Td |
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