Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Will Taylor - SR, halfback
- Sylvester Muhammad - JR, defensive tackle
- Mark Cox - SR, middle linebacker
- Kyle Romero - JR(RS)
, halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Nick Moore - SO(RS) , free safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Sylvester Muhammad - JR, defensive tackle
- Nick Moore - SO(RS) , free safety
- Victor Davis - SR, Defensive End
- Mark Cox - SR, middle linebacker
- Ron Cochran - JR, cornerback
- Kyle Romero - JR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Will Taylor - SR, halfback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Sylvester Muhammad - JR, defensive tackle
- Victor Davis - SR, Defensive End
- Corey Jones - JR, Defensive End
- Kyle Romero - JR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Tony Guidry - FR(RS) , strong safety
Freshman All-American
- Tim Jones - FR, halfback
- Tony Guidry - FR(RS) , strong safety
- Paul Miller - FR(RS) , cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Sylvester Muhammad - JR, defensive tackle
- Nick Moore - SO(RS) , free safety
- Victor Davis - SR, Defensive End
- Scott Merrick - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Corey Jones - JR, Defensive End
- Tony Guidry - FR(RS) , strong safety
- Stephen Wallace - FR, kicker
- Bill Wheeler - JR, Outside Linebacker
- Kyle Romero - JR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ron Cochran - JR, cornerback
- Hank Hurd - SO, defensive tackle
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
J. Young
- SMU Mustangs
162.5QR, 406/599, 5112 yds, 49 TD/12INT, 631 yds rushing, 11 rushing TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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DE Victor Davis - Michigan Wolverines
40 TKL, 28 TFL, 21 ATK, 17 SKs, 3 FF, 2 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
J. Young
- SMU Mustangs
162.5QR, 406/599, 5112 yds, 49 TD/12INT, 631 yds rushing, 11 rushing TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Kyle Romero - Michigan Wolverines
263 car, 1800 yds, 23 TD, 8 rec, 104 yds, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
J. Henry
- Florida Gators
117 rec, 1891 yds, 16 tds |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
C. Mitchell
- Miami Hurricanes
88 rec, 1417 yds, 13 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
F. Britt
- Ohio State Buckeyes
45 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
D. Cook
- LSU Tigers
25 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE Victor Davis - Michigan Wolverines
40 TKL, 28 TFL, 21 ATK, 17 SKs, 3 FF, 2 TD |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
A. Hawkins
- Memphis Tigers
42 tkls, 16 TFL, 62 ATK, 3 sks, 5 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
A. Woods
- Oklahoma Sooners
41 tkls, 9 TFL, 40 ATK, 2 FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
T. Mason
- Florida Gators
38/46, long of 53, 56/58 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
R. Willis
- LSU Tigers
100 punts, 34.5 avg net, 44 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
J. Strong
- Texas Longhorns
815 KR yards, 668 PR yards |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
J. Young
- SMU Mustangs
162.5QR, 406/599, 5112 yds, 49 TD/12INT, 631 yds rushing, 11 rushing TDs |
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