Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Obi Ezeh - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Donovan Warren - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Obi Ezeh - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Donovan Warren - JR, cornerback
- Stevie Brown - SR, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brandon Graham - SR, Defensive End
- Carlos Brown - SR, halfback
- David Moosman - SR(RS), center
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Boubacar Cissoko - SO, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Jeremiah Dixon - FR, wide receiver
- Brandon Smith - FR(RS)
, strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Cory Zirbel - SR(RS), Guard
- Boubacar Cissoko - SO, cornerback
- Brandon Smith - FR(RS) , strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brandon Graham - SR, Defensive End
- Donovan Warren - JR, cornerback
- Stevie Brown - SR, free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
J. Freeman
- Kansas State Wildcats
295-409, 3828 yds, 36 TDs, 8 INTs : 145 car, 655 yds, 14 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
A. Barnes
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
73 tkls (22 TFL), 7 sks, 6 int, 4FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
J. Freeman
- Kansas State Wildcats
295-409, 3828 yds, 36 TDs, 8 INTs : 145 car, 655 yds, 14 TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
E. Jarvis
- Kent State Golden Flashes
302 car, 2063 yds, 18 TDs: 41 rec, 743 yds, 9 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
C. McGaha
- Arizona State Sun Devils
100 rec, 1540 yds, 19 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
R. Keys
- Louisville Cardinals
35 rec, 477 yds, 10 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
N. Richmond
- TCU Horned Frogs
29 pancakes, 1 sack allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
T. Austin
- Clemson Tigers
20 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
D. Granger
- Oklahoma Sooners
58 tkls (32 TKL), 12 sacks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
D. Watson
- Florida State Seminoles
95 tkls (23 TFL), 8 sks, 2 INT, 6 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
F. Mitchem
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
39 tkls (3 TFL), 6 INT, 1 FF, 2 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
C. Sturgis
- Florida Gators
19/21 FG, long of 54, 68/69 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
R. Shoemaker
- Auburn Tigers
53 punts, 33.9 yd net avg, long 69, 20 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
A. Jimmerson
- Michigan State Spartans
2950 all purpose yds, 16 total TDs |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
E. Jarvis
- Kent State Golden Flashes
302 car, 2063 yds, 18 TDs: 41 rec, 743 yds, 9 TDs |
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