Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Rafael Little - SR, halfback
- Wesley Woodyard - SR, right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Andre Woodson - SR(RS), quarterback
- Keenan Burton - SR(RS), wide receiver
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Braxton Kelley - JR, middle linebacker
- Marcus McClinton - JR(RS), free safety
- Roger Williams - SR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Keenan Burton - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Braxton Kelley - JR, middle linebacker
- Marcus McClinton - JR(RS), free safety
- Roger Williams - SR(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Andre Woodson - SR(RS), quarterback
- Trevard Lindley - SO(RS), cornerback
- Lones Seiber - SO, kicker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Colt McCoy
- Texas Longhorns
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Tray Blackmon
- Auburn Tigers
66tks,13tfl,3scks,6ints |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Colt McCoy
- Texas Longhorns
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Justin Forsett
- California Golden Bears
183att,1086yds,16tds,35rec,687yds,10TDS |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Patrick Turner
- USC Trojans
87rec,1356yds,13TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Robert Moya
- UCLA Bruins
28rec,625yds,7TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Michael Nader
- Texas Longhorns
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Rob Shuman
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Ned Peterson
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
59tks,16tfl,7sks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
James Laurinaitis
- Ohio State Buckeyes
73tks,16tfl,2sks,4ints,1DTD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Roger Williams - Kentucky Wildcats
49tks,9ints |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Bob Vavra
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Alan Trapasso
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Best RET |
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WR
Roy Small
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Pete Carroll
- USC Trojans
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Colt McCoy
- Texas Longhorns
219-366,3211yds,34TDs,8Int |
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