Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- William Campbell - JR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Vincent Smith - SO(RS)
, halfback - William Campbell - JR, defensive tackle
- Tate Forcier - JR, quarterback
- Martavious Odoms - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kenny Demens - SR, middle linebacker
- Jeremy Gallon - SO(RS) , wide receiver
- Boubacar Cissoko - SR, cornerback
- Anthony LaLota - JR, Defensive End
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Kenny Demens - SR, middle linebacker
- William Campbell - JR, defensive tackle
- Michael Shaw - SR, halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Shane Johnson - SO, punter
- Mark Hyuge - SR(RS), Tackle
- David Molk - SR(RS), center
- Boubacar Cissoko - SR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
C. Green
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
130/192, 1954 yds, 134 car, 922 yds, 31 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
J. Bostic
- Florida Gators
145 tackles, 32 TFL, 6 sacks, 5 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
C. Green
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
130/192, 1954 yds, 134 car, 922 yds, 31 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
E. Baker
- Michigan State Spartans
302 car, 1737 yards, 20 TD, 8 rec, 88 yds, 1 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
C. Potter
- Boise State Broncos
98 rec, 1529 yards, 12 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
M. Ragone
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
66 rec, 1104 yards, 14 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
B. Massie
- Ole Miss Rebels
55 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
J. Mewhort
- Ohio State Buckeyes
19 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
B. Jenkins
- Florida State Seminoles
69 tackles, 35 TFL, 17 sacks, 4 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
J. Bostic
- Florida Gators
145 tackles, 32 TFL, 6 sacks, 5 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
D. Finley
- Florida Gators
120 tackles, 11 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INT, 2 FF, 3 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
N. Cattoi
- Central Florida Golden Knights
35/41 FG, long of 55, 41/41 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
B. Elkin
- Boise State Broncos
93 punts, 33.8 net, long of 77, 37 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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FS
W. Hill
- Florida Gators
904 KR yards, 3 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
A. Corp
- USC Trojans
287/449, 3760 yards, 36 TD, 13 INT |
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