Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- David Capps - JR, strong safety
- Kyle Jordan - SO, kicker
- Ronnie Tyler - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Derrick Leslie - JR, halfback
- J.B. Stevenson - SO(RS), right end
- Brett Williams - SO(RS), cornerback
- Tony Logan - JR(RS), cornerback
- Kevin Smith - JR, free safety
2nd Team All-American
- Johnny Hughes - JR, center
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Ronnie Tyler - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Brett Williams - SO(RS), cornerback
- Tony Logan - JR(RS), cornerback
- Kevin Smith - JR, free safety
- David Capps - JR, strong safety
- Derrick Leslie - JR, halfback
- Johnny Hughes - JR, center
- J.B. Stevenson - SO(RS), right end
- Peter Vaughn - SO, left outside linebacker
- Kyle Jordan - SO, kicker
- Antoine Leak - JR, right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Clarence Ford - JR, right guard
- Todd Strong - SR, defensive tackle
- Kory McFadden - JR, middle linebacker
- Caleb Morris - SR(RS), punter
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Derrick Leslie - Maryland Terrapins
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Tyler Nielsen
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Bradley Starks
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Derrick Leslie - Maryland Terrapins
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
James Cleveland
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Andy Williams
- Michigan Wolverines
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Corey Robinson
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Tim Powers
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE J.B. Stevenson - Maryland Terrapins
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Tyler Nielsen
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS David Capps - Maryland Terrapins
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Kyle Jordan - Maryland Terrapins
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Demetrius Wilson
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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Best RET |
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WR Ronnie Tyler - Maryland Terrapins
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Houston's Coach
- Houston Cougars
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB Derrick Leslie - Maryland Terrapins
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