Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Jake Long - JR(RS), left tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Mike Hart - JR, halfback
- Jake Long - JR(RS), left tackle
- Alan Branch - JR, defensive tackle
- Leon Hall - SR, cornerback
- Steve Breaston - SR(RS), wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- LaMarr Woodley - SR, left end
- Prescott Burgess - SR, right outside linebacker
- Willis Barringer - SR(RS), strong safety
- Garrett Rivas - SR, kicker
- Tyler Ecker - SR(RS), tight end
- Rueben Riley - SR(RS), right tackle
- Tim Jamison - SO(RS), right end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- LaMarr Woodley - SR, left end
2nd Team All-American
- Jamar Adams - JR, strong safety
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- LaMarr Woodley - SR, left end
- Jamar Adams - JR, strong safety
- Garrett Rivas - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Steve Breaston - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Mario Manningham - SO, wide receiver
- Brandon Harrison - SO, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Brian Hampton
- Navy Midshipmen
90-173, 1168 yards, 234 carries, 1807 yards, 34 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
A.J. Tuitele
- Oregon Ducks
71 tackles (11 TFL), 4 sacks, 9 interceptions, 1 FF, 3 def. TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Brian Hampton
- Navy Midshipmen
90-173, 1168 yards, 234 carries, 1807 yards, 34 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Kyle Bell
- Colorado State Rams
271 carries, 1623 yards, 24 TD, 8 receptions, 53 yards |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Paul Hubbard
- Wisconsin Badgers
76 receptions, 1009 yards, 13 TD, 2 carries, 14 yards |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Chad Andrus
- TCU Horned Frogs
40 receptions, 632 yards, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Doug Datish
- Ohio State Buckeyes
36 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Doug Datish
- Ohio State Buckeyes
36 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE LaMarr Woodley - Michigan Wolverines
43 tackles (27 TFL), 16 sacks, 7 forced fumbles |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Rufus Alexander
- Oklahoma Sooners
86 tackles (32 TFL), 10 sacks, 4 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles, 1 def. TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Michael Hamlin
- Clemson Tigers
24 tackles (2 TFL), 9 interceptions, 1 forced fumble |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Garrett Hartley
- Oklahoma Sooners
18-24 FG, long of 47 yards, 56-56 extra points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Mike Knall
- Oklahoma Sooners
58 punts, 2587 yards (44.6 avg), 2216 net yards (36.5 avg), long of 70, 17 punts inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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CB
Quinton Jones
- Boise State Broncos
574 kick return yards, 570 punt return yards, 1 PR TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Bob Stoops
- Oklahoma Sooners
13-0 record, Big 12 champs |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Troy Smith
- Ohio State Buckeyes
179-264, 2659 yards, 51 carries, 123 yards, 38 total TD |
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