Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Richard Ash - SR(RS)
, defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Shawn Wise - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Richard Ash - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Rich McGuire - SO, wide receiver
- Will Hagerup - SR(RS) , punter
- Devin Gardner - SR(RS) , quarterback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jon Whitaker - SO, defensive tackle
- Cullen Christian - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Ken Wilkins - SR(RS) , Defensive End
- Eddie Hill - SR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Will Hagerup - SR(RS) , punter
Freshman All-American
- Donovan Williams - FR(RS) , strong safety
- Will Taylor - FR, halfback
- Brock Walker - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Matt Turner - SO, Outside Linebacker
- Jon Whitaker - SO, defensive tackle
- Will Hagerup - SR(RS) , punter
- Cullen Christian - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Ken Wilkins - SR(RS) , Defensive End
- Eddie Hill - SR, middle linebacker
- Lee Fry - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Rich McGuire - SO, wide receiver
- Donovan Williams - FR(RS) , strong safety
- Brock Walker - FR, kicker
- Anthony Anderson - JR, wide receiver
- Korey Murhpy - FR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
T. Moss
- Texas A&M Aggies
288 car, 1682 yds, 22 TDs, 34 rec, 452 yds, 4 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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DE Ken Wilkins - Michigan Wolverines
41 Tkls, 24 TFL, 12 ATK, 9 Sks, FF, 2 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
A. Bailey
- Oklahoma Sooners
212/362, 2758 yds, 184 car, 704 yds, 36 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
T. Moss
- Texas A&M Aggies
288 car, 1682 yds, 22 TDs, 34 rec, 452 yds, 4 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
M. Rust
- Arizona State Sun Devils
2987 AP yds, 15 total TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
S. Hall
- Florida State Seminoles
85 rec, 1339 yds, 13 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
D. Lloyd
- Alabama Crimson Tide
55 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
T. McDonald
- Miami Hurricanes
35 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE Ken Wilkins - Michigan Wolverines
41 Tkls, 24 TFL, 12 ATK, 9 Sks, FF, 2 TD |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
B. Coleman
- Pittsburgh Panthers
41 Tkls, 27 TFL, 57 ATK, 9 sks, 3 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
T. Broussard
- Boise State Broncos
13 tkls, 9 TFL, 23 ATK, 4 FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
C. Bowers
- Texas A&M Aggies
22/28 FG, long of 48, 53/54 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
J. Williams
- Alabama Crimson Tide
86 punts, net avg of 32.9, 34 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
M. Rust
- Arizona State Sun Devils
793 KR yds, 829 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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HB
T. Moss
- Texas A&M Aggies
288 car, 1682 yds, 22 TDs, 34 rec, 452 yds, 4 TDs |
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