Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Mike Martin - JR, defensive tackle
- David Molk - JR(RS), center
2nd Team All-Conference
- Craig Roh - SO, Outside Linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Mike Martin - JR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Ryan Van Bergen - JR(RS), Defensive End
Freshman All-American
- Anthony LaLota - FR(RS), Defensive End
- Brendan Gibbons - FR(RS), kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Mike Martin - JR, defensive tackle
- Martavious Odoms - JR, wide receiver
- Troy Woolfolk - SR, cornerback
- Ryan Van Bergen - JR(RS), Defensive End
- Craig Roh - SO, Outside Linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
C. Ponder
- Florida State Seminoles
341/510, 4056 yards, 38 TD, 8 INT 501 rush yards, 2.9 YPC, 10 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
L. Gibson
- Virginia Tech Hokies
48 tkls, 37 TFL, 48 ATKs, 8 Sks, 3 FF, 2 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
T. Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
374/640, 5316 yards, 44 TDs, 13 INT |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
G. Cooper
- Miami Hurricanes
254 car, 988 yards, 11 TDs, 37 rec, 558 yards, 3 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
T. Young
- Boise State Broncos
99 rec, 1538 yards, 11 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
D. Williams
- Arkansas Razorbacks
76 rec, 1314 yards, 17 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
A. Miller
- Ohio State Buckeyes
42 pancakes, 5 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
B. Demell
- Navy Midshipmen
39 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
P. Allen
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
44 Tkls, 35 TFL, 42 ATK, 11 sks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
B. Duncan
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
49 tks, 29 TFL, 56 atks, 7 sks, 4 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
T. Sash
- Iowa Hawkeyes
24 tks, 6 TFL, 33 atks, 2 sks, 2 FF, TD, 6 INTs |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
J. Tucker
- Texas Longhorns
39/46 FG, long of 53, 38/38 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
M. Bosher
- Miami Hurricanes
106 punts, 32.8 net, long of 71, 44 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
C. Gray
- Texas A&M Aggies
964 KR yards, TD, 647 PR yds, 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
C. Ponder
- Florida State Seminoles
341/510, 4056 yards, 38 TD, 8 INT 501 rush yards, 2.9 YPC, 10 TDs |
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