Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Edwin Gibson - JR(RS)
, free safety - Leonard Edwards - SR, middle linebacker
- Justice Hayes - SR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Delonte Hollowell - SR(RS) , cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Edwin Gibson - JR(RS) , free safety
- Leonard Edwards - SR, middle linebacker
- Shelton Mueller - SO(RS) , punter
- T.J. Bowie - SR, wide receiver
- Justice Hayes - SR(RS) , halfback
- Delonte Hollowell - SR(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Michael Stephens - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Jabari Henry - JR(RS) , Defensive End
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Ryan Mitchell - SO, defensive tackle
- Patrick Owen - SO(RS) , strong safety
- Leonard Edwards - SR, middle linebacker
- Shelton Mueller - SO(RS) , punter
- Delonte Hollowell - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Patrick Davis - SO(RS) , Defensive End
- Nate McGuire - FR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Edwin Gibson - JR(RS) , free safety
- Frank Clark - SR(RS) , Outside Linebacker
Freshman All-American
- Clayton Wright - FR, defensive tackle
- Nate McGuire - FR(RS) , halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Ryan Mitchell - SO, defensive tackle
- Patrick Owen - SO(RS) , strong safety
- Edwin Gibson - JR(RS) , free safety
- Leonard Edwards - SR, middle linebacker
- T.J. Bowie - SR, wide receiver
- Shelton Mueller - SO(RS) , punter
- Frank Clark - SR(RS) , Outside Linebacker
- Delonte Hollowell - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Patrick Davis - SO(RS) , Defensive End
- Nate McGuire - FR(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Eric Smith - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Michael Stephens - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Desmond Morgan - SR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Burditt Warren - FR(RS) , kicker
- Trent Rose - JR, halfback
- Jabari Henry - JR(RS) , Defensive End
- Alex Martin - SO, Outside Linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
M. Ingram
- Brigham Young Cougars
298/417, 4250 yds, 139 car, 607 yds, 56 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
C. Landrum
- Auburn Tigers
47 tkls, 19 TFL, 49 atk, 6 sks, FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
M. Ingram
- Brigham Young Cougars
298/417, 4250 yds, 139 car, 607 yds, 56 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
R. Sanders
- Texas Longhorns
223 car, 1447 yds, 24 TD, 27 rec, 435 yds, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
S. Green
- Brigham Young Cougars
115 rec, 1670 yds, 22 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
D. VanDerWal
- Vanderbilt Commodores
79 rec, 1439 yds, 12 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
C. Ware
- Illinois Fighting Illini
46 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
M. Easley
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
27 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
J. Gates
- Maryland Terrapins
32 tkls, 31 TFL, 48 atk, 11 sks, FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
C. Landrum
- Auburn Tigers
47 tkls, 19 TFL, 49 atk, 6 sks, FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Patrick Owen - Michigan Wolverines
56 tkls, 7 TFL, 36 ATK, 8 INT, 9 defl |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
B. Sapp
- Wisconsin Badgers
20/20 FG, long of 52, 70/71 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
J. Bryant
- Utah Utes
43 punts, 35.8 net, long of 75, 20 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB Nate McGuire - Michigan Wolverines
756 KR yds, TD, 310 PR yds |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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K. Baer
- San Jose State Spartans
DC |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
D. Sams
- Kansas State Wildcats
173.0 QBR, 272/421, 4020 yds, 39 TD, 5 INT 192 car, 801 yds, 7 TD |
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