Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Micah Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
- Trevard Lindley - SR(RS), cornerback
- Graham Fountain - SO, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Alfonso Smith - SR(RS), halfback
- Jeremy Jarmon - SR(RS), left end
- Micah Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
- Trevard Lindley - SR(RS), cornerback
- Graham Fountain - SO, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Lones Seiber - SR, kicker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Micah Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
- Andy Cox - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Lones Seiber - SR, kicker
Freshman All-American
- Todd Glover - FR, cornerback
- Zach McCaleb - FR(RS), wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Micah Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
- Andy Cox - SR, cornerback
- E.J. Adams - SR, cornerback
- Alfonso Smith - SR(RS), halfback
- Lones Seiber - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brandon Thurmond - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Graham Fountain - SO, strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Vondrell McGee
- Texas Longhorns
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB Micah Johnson - Kentucky Wildcats
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
C. Newton
- Florida Gators
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Vondrell McGee
- Texas Longhorns
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
C. Edmonson
- Marshall Thundering Herd
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
M. Miller
- California Golden Bears
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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V. Vance
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
B. Burnette
- Texas Longhorns
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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C. Dunlap
- Florida Gators
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB Micah Johnson - Kentucky Wildcats
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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R. Carmichael
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Lones Seiber - Kentucky Wildcats
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
C. Henry
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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M. Williams
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Vondrell McGee
- Texas Longhorns
251 CAR, 1640 YDS, 28 REC, 508 YDS, 23 Total TD |
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