Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Russell Collins - JR(RS), tight end
- Brad Mann - JR(RS), right tackle
- Jerald Harrison - SR(RS), cornerback
- Darrell Carter - JR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Mike Mills - SR, right outside linebacker
- Jerald Harrison - SR(RS), cornerback
- Darrell Carter - JR, kicker
- Russell Collins - JR(RS), tight end
- Darryl Davis - SR(RS), left guard
- Brad Mann - JR(RS), right tackle
- Garrett Adkins - JR(RS), right end
- BJ Casey - JR(RS), defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Derek Stukes - JR(RS), center
- Terrell Raymond - SR, wide receiver
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Buck Sanders - SO(RS), wide receiver
- Terrell Raymond - SR, wide receiver
- Darrell Carter - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Wesley Williams - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
Freshman All-American
- Brendan Powdrell - FR(RS)
, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Joe McNair - SR(RS), strong safety
- Darrell Carter - JR, kicker
- Buck Sanders - SO(RS), wide receiver
- Terrell Raymond - SR, wide receiver
- Russell Collins - JR(RS), tight end
- Derek Stukes - JR(RS), center
- Wesley Williams - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Timi Franklin - JR(RS), quarterback
- Bill Luke - JR(RS), halfback
- BJ Casey - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Zeph Heinz - JR(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
William Allen
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Tommy Brown
- Boise State Broncos
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
William Allen
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Vincent Ray
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Buck Sanders - Miami Hurricanes
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Justin King
- San Diego State Aztecs
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Todd Smith
- Rice Owls
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Ernest Ellis
- Colorado Buffaloes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Ryan Williams
- Colorado Buffaloes
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Scott Jack
- Memphis Tigers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Hassan Maxwell
- Missouri Tigers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Darrell Carter - Miami Hurricanes
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Brian Johnson
- Rice Owls
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Best RET |
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HB
Michael Petty
- Missouri Tigers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Houston Coach
- Houston Cougars
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR Terrell Raymond - Miami Hurricanes
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