Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Zoltan Mesko - SR(RS), punter
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Mike Martin - SO, defensive tackle
- Mark Moundros - JR(RS), fullback
- Brandon Graham - SR, Defensive End
- Zoltan Mesko - SR(RS), punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- David Molk - SO(RS), center
- Brandon Minor - SR, halfback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Stevie Brown - SR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- David Molk - SO(RS), center
- Michael Williams - SO(RS), free safety
Freshman All-American
- J.T. Floyd - FR(RS), cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- David Molk - SO(RS), center
- Obi Ezeh - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Stevie Brown - SR, strong safety
- Mike Martin - SO, defensive tackle
- Michael Williams - SO(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Donovan Warren - JR, cornerback
- Brandon Minor - SR, halfback
- Martavious Odoms - SO, wide receiver
- Zoltan Mesko - SR(RS), punter
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
QB rating 177.7, 317/450, 4166 yards, 45 TD, 8 INT 232 car, 914 yards, 7 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Jerry Franklin
- Arkansas Razorbacks
100 tackles, 14 TFL, 3 sacks, 6 INT, 5 FF, 2 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
QB rating 177.7, 317/450, 4166 yards, 45 TD, 8 INT 232 car, 914 yards, 7 TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Evan Royster
- Penn State Nittany Lions
242 car, 1330 yards, 14 TD, 28 rec, 368 yards, 4 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Aaron Valentin
- Purdue Boilermakers
100 rec, 1427 yards, 15 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Aaron Hernandez
- Florida Gators
61 rec, 937 yards, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
C. E. Kaiser
- Oregon Ducks
44 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Maurkice Pouncey
- Florida Gators
30 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Charles Smith
- Idaho Vandals
98 tackls, 36 TFL, 14 sacks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Jerry Franklin
- Arkansas Razorbacks
100 tackles, 14 TFL, 3 sacks, 6 INT, 5 FF, 2 TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Stevie Brown - Michigan Wolverines
86 tackles, 12 TFL, 11 sacks, 2 INT, 2 FF |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Leigh Tiffin
- Alabama Crimson Tide
30/33 FG, long of 55, 27/27 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Ryan Epperson
- Texas A&M Aggies
78 punts, 34.8 net avg, long of 79, 28 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
Trindon Holliday
- LSU Tigers
992 KR yards, 661 PR yards, 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
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
QB rating 177.7, 317/450, 4166 yards, 45 TD, 8 INT 232 car, 914 yards, 7 TD |
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