Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Will Taylor - JR, halfback
- Victor Davis - JR, Defensive End
- Ron Cochran - SO, cornerback
- Matt McCarty - SR(RS)
, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Matt Christian - JR, Outside Linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Kyle Romero - SO(RS) , halfback
- Matt Christian - JR, Outside Linebacker
- Will Taylor - JR, halfback
- Victor Davis - JR, Defensive End
- Ron Cochran - SO, cornerback
- Matt McCarty - SR(RS) , strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kareem Davis - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Mark Cox - JR, middle linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Korey Murhpy - JR, cornerback
- Donovan Williams - JR(RS) , strong safety
- Will Taylor - JR, halfback
- Mark Cox - JR, middle linebacker
- Nick Moore - FR(RS) , free safety
- Sylvester Muhammad - SO, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Brock Walker - JR, kicker
- Victor Davis - JR, Defensive End
Freshman All-American
- David Johnson - FR, defensive tackle
- Nick Moore - FR(RS) , free safety
- Dan Keller - FR(RS), wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Kyle Romero - SO(RS) , halfback
- Matt Christian - JR, Outside Linebacker
- Brock Walker - JR, kicker
- Zach Battle - SO(RS) , punter
- Korey Murhpy - JR, cornerback
- Donovan Williams - JR(RS) , strong safety
- Will Taylor - JR, halfback
- Victor Davis - JR, Defensive End
- Mark Cox - JR, middle linebacker
- Nick Moore - FR(RS) , free safety
- Sylvester Muhammad - SO, defensive tackle
- Keith Estes - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kareem Davis - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Carnell Wilson - SO(RS) , middle linebacker
- Matt McCarty - SR(RS) , strong safety
| Season Awards | |
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
A. Nealy
- Florida State Seminoles
334/433, 4460 yds, 180 car, 440 yds, 55 total TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
L. Adams
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
63 tkls, 38 TFL, 63 ATK, 10 sks, FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
A. Nealy
- Florida State Seminoles
334/433, 4460 yds, 180 car, 440 yds, 55 total TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
C. Chambers
- Ohio State Buckeyes
296 car, 1682 yds, 15 TD, 30 rec, 466 yds, 4 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
J. Larson
- Houston Cougars
113 rec, 1704 yds, 21 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
C. Chavez
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
94 rec, 1411 yds, 18 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
F. Britt
- Ohio State Buckeyes
40 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
J. Harris
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
36 pancakes, 6 sks allwed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
M. Mitchell
- Oklahoma Sooners
34 tkls, 23 TFL, 36 atk, 8 sks, 4 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
L. Adams
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
63 tkls, 38 TFL, 63 ATK, 10 sks, FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS Nick Moore - Michigan Wolverines
53 tkls, 6 TFL, 8 atk, FF, 1 INT |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
J. Harper
- Utah Utes
29/30 FG, long of 48, 64/66 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
M. Thomas
- Florida Gators
68 punts, 33.7 net, long o f70 30 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB Will Taylor - Michigan Wolverines
557 KR yds, TD, 701 PR yds, 4 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
J. Larson
- Houston Cougars
113 rec, 1704 yds, 21 TDs |
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