Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brian Heath - SR, middle linebacker
- Elgin Williams - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Jeremy Simon - JR(RS)
, cornerback - Burditt Warren - SR(RS) , kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Jeremy Simon - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Brian Heath - SR, middle linebacker
- Josh Johnson - JR, Defensive End
- Elgin Williams - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kory Davidson - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Burditt Warren - SR(RS) , kicker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Alan Walker - FR(RS) , free safety
- Brian Heath - SR, middle linebacker
- Chad Yancey - SO, wide receiver
- Clayton Wright - SR, defensive tackle
- Josh Johnson - JR, Defensive End
- Mark Stevens - FR(RS) , punter
- Elgin Williams - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Adam Mayo - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
Freshman All-American
- Alan Walker - FR(RS) , free safety
- Sean Cooper - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Mark Stevens - FR(RS) , punter
1st Team All-Conference
- Alan Walker - FR(RS) , free safety
- Patrick Daniels - SO(RS) , Defensive End
- Jeremy Simon - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Brian Heath - SR, middle linebacker
- Chad Yancey - SO, wide receiver
- Clayton Wright - SR, defensive tackle
- Josh Johnson - JR, Defensive End
- Mark Stevens - FR(RS) , punter
- Elgin Williams - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
R. Smith
- Central Michigan Chippewas
360/534, 5031 yards, 187 car, 719 yards, 54 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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DT Clayton Wright - Michigan Wolverines
50 tkls, 23 TFL, 15 sacks, FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
R. Smith
- Central Michigan Chippewas
360/534, 5031 yards, 187 car, 719 yards, 54 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
A. Roth
- TCU Horned Frogs
252 car, 1599 yards, 21 TD, 33 rec, 436 yards, 4 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
J. King
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights
116 rec, 1658 yds, 20 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
M. Tanner
- Ole Miss Rebels
78 rec, 1037 yds, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
J. Fulton
- Georgia Bulldogs
38 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
M. Rosario
- Stanford Cardinal
27 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT Clayton Wright - Michigan Wolverines
50 tkls, 23 TFL, 15 sacks, FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
W. Bennett
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
65 tkls, 14 TFL, 3 sks, FF, 5 INT |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
C. McIntosh
- Baylor Bears
58 tkls, 2 TFL, 3 FF, TD, 7 INT |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
B. Gatewood
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
20/23 FG, long of 52, 35/35 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Mark Stevens - Michigan Wolverines
45 punts, 39.0 Net, long 55, 20 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
D. McDonald
- Georgia Bulldogs
820 KR yds, 368 PR yds, TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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M. Ekeler
- Georgia Bulldogs
DC 13-1 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
B. Warren
- Georgia Bulldogs
191.7 QBR, 164/240, 2419 yards, 30 TD, 3 INT 204 car, 1045 yards, 9 TD |
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