Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Martavious Odoms - JR, wide receiver
- Aaron Silva - SO, kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Martavious Odoms - JR, wide receiver
- Aaron Silva - SO, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- David Molk - JR(RS), center
- Chase Clark - SO, middle linebacker
- James Tepper - SO, quarterback
- Mike Martin - JR, defensive tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- David Molk - JR(RS), center
- Michael Shaw - JR, halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Kurt Mikulec - FR, left end
Freshman All-American
- Kurt Mikulec - FR, left end
1st Team All-Conference
- David Molk - JR(RS), center
- Chase Clark - SO, middle linebacker
- Michael Shaw - JR, halfback
- Mike Thornburg - SO, strong safety
- Martavious Odoms - JR, wide receiver
- Kurt Mikulec - FR, left end
- Aaron Silva - SO, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ryan Van Bergen - JR(RS), right end
- Troy Woolfolk - SR, cornerback
- Mark Huyge - JR(RS), right guard
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Tyrod Taylor
- Virginia Tech Hokies
219-322, 3020 yards, 111 carries, 604 yards, 44 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Brandon Hicks
- Florida Gators
72 tackles (29 TFL), 7 sacks, 5 interceptions, 5 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Sherrod Harris
- Texas Longhorns
219-379, 3144 yards, 103 carries, 644 yards, 48 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Michael Shaw - Michigan Wolverines
149 carries, 1250 yards, 24 TD, 24 receptions, 194 yards |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
James Casey
- Rice Owls
101 receptions, 1548 yards, 22 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Kyle Efaw
- Boise State Broncos
31 receptions, 456 yards, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Stephen Good
- Oklahoma Sooners
35 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C David Molk - Michigan Wolverines
15 pancakes, 1 sack allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Kurt Mikulec - Michigan Wolverines
31 tackles (17 TFL), 14 sacks, 1 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Brandon Hicks
- Florida Gators
72 tackles (29 TFL), 7 sacks, 5 interceptions, 5 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Donald Bennett
- West Virginia Mountaineers
43 tackles (7 TFL), 1 sack, 11 interceptions, 2 FF, 2 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Richard Jackson
- Clemson Tigers
21-26 FG, long of 47, 56-56 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Jamil Vaughn
- Oklahoma Sooners
51 punts, 2307 yards (45.2 avg), 1837 net yards (36.0 avg), 17 inside 20, long of 62 |
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Best RET |
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WR
A.J. Green
- Georgia Bulldogs
872 KR yards, 383 PR yards, 2 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Mike Bellotti
- Oregon Ducks
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Chris Smelley
- South Carolina Gamecocks
274-429, 3693 yards, 40 carries, 41 total TD |
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