Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Brian Smith - JR(RS)
, quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Anthony Payne - SO(RS) , strong safety
- Blake Williams - JR(RS) , Guard
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Cameron Beard - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Lamar Smith - SR(RS) , Defensive End
- Michael Downing - SO(RS) , defensive tackle
- Freddy Bentley - FR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Kyle Lawrence - SR(RS) , wide receiver
Freshman All-American
- Michael Rhoden - FR(RS) , free safety
- Ray Fowlkes - FR(RS) , cornerback
- Freddy Bentley - FR, defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Greg Joseph - JR(RS) , Defensive End
- Cameron Beard - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Travis Sutherland - JR(RS) , free safety
- Lamar Smith - SR(RS) , Defensive End
- Anthony Payne - SO(RS) , strong safety
- Michael Downing - SO(RS) , defensive tackle
- Kyle Lawrence - SR(RS) , wide receiver
- Freddy Bentley - FR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ray Fowlkes - FR(RS) , cornerback
- Brian Smith - JR(RS) , quarterback
- Matt Jones - SO, kicker
- Eddie Clark - JR(RS) , punter
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
S. Murray
- Alabama Crimson Tide
153.7 QBR, 338/513, 4153 yards, 38 TD, 12 INT |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
J. Fox
- Pittsburgh Panthers
128 tkls, 35 TFL, 10 sks, 3 INT, 4 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
S. Murray
- Alabama Crimson Tide
153.7 QBR, 338/513, 4153 yards, 38 TD, 12 INT |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
C. Sherman
- Texas Longhorns
2790 AP yards, 17 total TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
A. High
- Louisville Cardinals
111 rec, 1455 yards, 17 TDs, |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
J. Powers
- TCU Horned Frogs
72 rec, 1189 yds, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
W. Thomas
- Miami Hurricanes
39 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
D. Hughes
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
32 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE Lamar Smith - Michigan Wolverines
74 tkls, 22 TFL, 9 Scks, 2 INT, FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
J. Fox
- Pittsburgh Panthers
128 tkls, 35 TFL, 10 sks, 3 INT, 4 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
B. Gould
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
67 Tkls, 6 TFL, 1 sk, 8 INT, FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
H. Outlaw
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
28/33 FG, long of 53, 59/59 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
C. Reynolds
- Louisville Cardinals
102 punts, 35.0 net avg, long of 71, 37 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
C. Sherman
- Texas Longhorns
525 KR yds, 903 PR yds, 2 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
S. Murray
- Alabama Crimson Tide
153.7 QBR, 338/513, 4153 yards, 38 TD, 12 INT |
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