Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Shelton Mueller - SR(RS)
, punter - Alex Martin - SR, Outside Linebacker
- Ryan Mitchell - SR, defensive tackle
- Elgin Williams - SO, strong safety
- Brian Heath - JR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Burditt Warren - JR(RS) , kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Shelton Mueller - SR(RS) , punter
- Burditt Warren - JR(RS) , kicker
- Alex Martin - SR, Outside Linebacker
- Ryan Mitchell - SR, defensive tackle
- Corey Grant - JR, defensive tackle
- Elgin Williams - SO, strong safety
- Brian Heath - JR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Clayton Wright - JR, defensive tackle
- Danny Potts - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Kory Davidson - SO(RS) , wide receiver
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Alex Martin - SR, Outside Linebacker
- Shelton Mueller - SR(RS) , punter
- Kevin Dortch - FR , cornerback
- Danny Potts - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Elgin Williams - SO, strong safety
- Brian Heath - JR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Marcus Turner - FR(RS) , wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Alex Martin - SR, Outside Linebacker
- Shelton Mueller - SR(RS) , punter
- Ryan Mitchell - SR, defensive tackle
- Kevin Dortch - FR , cornerback
- Danny Potts - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Elgin Williams - SO, strong safety
- Brian Heath - JR, middle linebacker
- Josh Johnson - SO, Defensive End
2nd Team All-Conference
- Burditt Warren - JR(RS) , kicker
- Justin Hawkins - SR, Outside Linebacker
- Kory Davidson - SO(RS) , wide receiver
- Jeremy Simon - SO(RS) , cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
J. Harris
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
181.1 QBR, 403/593, 5789 yards, 62 TD, 10 INT 147 car, 445 yards, 5 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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SS Elgin Williams - Michigan Wolverines
46 tkls, 41 atks, 4 TFL, TD, 5 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
J. harris
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
181.1 QBR, 403/593, 5789 yards, 62 TD, 10 INT 147 car, 445 yards, 5 TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
G. Huggins
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
372 car, 2306 yards, 26 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
A. Dawson
- UNLV Running Rebels
110 rec, 1827 yds, 19 total TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
M. Tanner
- Ole Miss Rebels
110 rec, 1564 yds, 14 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
S. Dobzinski
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
45 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
D. Grigsby
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
28 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
S. Minor
- Wyoming Cowboys
41 tkls, 47 atk, 33 TFL, 11 sks, 3 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
S. Jackson
- Auburn Tigers
44 tkls, 43 atk, 17 TFL, 5 sks, 2 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS Zac Dortch - Michigan Wolverines
40 tkls, 4 TFL, 34 atk, 2 TD, 6INT |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
E. McGee
- Iowa Hawkeyes
20/22 FG, long of 50, 55/56 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
J. Scott
- Brigham Young Cougars
52 punts, 37.9 net, long of 72, 23 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
T. Joyce
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
1138 KR yds, TD, 281 PR yds |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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T. Grantham
- UNLV Running Rebels
DC 12-1 lost in NCG |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
J. Harris
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
181.1 QBR, 403/593, 5789 yards, 62 TD, 10 INT 147 car, 445 yards, 5 TD |
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