Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Mario Manningham - JR, wide receiver
- Jamar Adams - SR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Brandon Harrison - JR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Chad Henne - SR, quarterback
- Mario Manningham - JR, wide receiver
- Adrian Arrington - SR, wide receiver
- Brandon Harrison - JR, cornerback
- Jamar Adams - SR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Adam Kraus - SR(RS), left guard
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Mike Hart - SR, halfback
- Brandon Graham - SO, right end
- Doug Dutch - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Jason Brown - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Doug Dutch - JR(RS), cornerback
- Jamar Adams - SR, strong safety
- Jason Brown - FR, kicker
- Mike Hart - SR, halfback
- Adam Kraus - SR(RS), left guard
- Brandon Graham - SO, right end
- Alan Branch - SR, defensive tackle
- Shawn Crable - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Mario Manningham - JR, wide receiver
- Alex Mitchell - JR(RS), right guard
- Tim Jamison - JR(RS), right end
- Elgin Browne - FR, kicker
| Season Awards | |
|---|---|
 |
Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
|
HB Mike Hart - Michigan Wolverines
269 carries, 1743 yards, 35 TD, 14 receptions, 87 yards |
|
 |
Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
|
LOLB
Xavier Adibi
- Virginia Tech Hokies
71 tackles (18 TFL), 6 sacks, 6 interceptions, 3 FF, 2 TD |
|
 |
Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
|
QB
Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
324-492, 4335 yards, 58 carries, 40 yards, 52 total TD |
|
 |
Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
|
HB Mike Hart - Michigan Wolverines
269 carries, 1743 yards, 35 TD, 14 receptions, 87 yards |
|
 |
The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
|
WR
Danny Amendola
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
98 receptions, 1372 yards, 19 TD |
|
 |
John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
|
TE
Fred Davis
- USC Trojans
24 receptions, 503 yards, 6 TD |
|
 |
Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
|
LT
Ryan Stancheck
- West Virginia Mountaineers
33 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed |
|
 |
Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
|
C
Jim Cordle
- Ohio State Buckeyes
27 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
|
 |
Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
|
RE
Brandon Cox
- Louisville Cardinals
52 tackles (31 TFL), 14 sacks, 3 FF (Michigan's Brandon Graham 2nd) |
|
 |
Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
|
LOLB
Xavier Adibi
- Virginia Tech Hokies
71 tackles (18 TFL), 6 sacks, 6 interceptions, 3 FF, 2 TD |
|
 |
Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
|
CB Doug Dutch - Michigan Wolverines
40 tackles (10 TFL), 7 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 FF, TD |
|
 |
Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
|
K
Garrett Hartley
- Oklahoma Sooners
21-31 FG (long of 48), 53-54 XP |
|
 |
Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
|
P
Aaron Perez
- UCLA Bruins
48 punts, 2241 yards (46.7 average), 1804 net yards (37.6 net avg), long of 73, 24 punts inside 20 |
|
 |
Best RET |
|
WR
Early Doucet
- LSU Tigers
703 KR yards, 540 PR yards |
|
 |
The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
|
Frank Solich
- Ohio Bobcats
11-2 record, MAC Champs |
|
 |
Heisman Memorial Trophy |
|
QB
Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
324-492, 4335 yards, 58 carries, 40 yards, 52 total TD |
|