Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Lamar Brown - JR(RS), defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Brandon Hill - SO(RS), Outside Linebacker
- Lamar Brown - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Joseph Green - SO, Defensive End
- Keith Hicks - SR, center
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brandon Wright - SR(RS), Tackle
- Ray Dixon - SR(RS), quarterback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Ray Dixon - SR(RS), quarterback
- Keith Hicks - SR, center
- Lamar Brown - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Collin McFadden - SR(RS), defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Joseph Green - SO, Defensive End
- Ryan Bush - JR(RS), middle linebacker
Freshman All-American
- Clint Wells - FR(RS), Guard
- Matt Perkins - FR, Defensive End
1st Team All-Conference
- Ray Dixon - SR(RS), quarterback
- Lance Richard - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Brandon Wright - SR(RS), Tackle
- Jelani Jackson - SR, Guard
- Keith Hicks - SR, center
- Lamar Brown - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Collin McFadden - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Joseph Green - SO, Defensive End
- J.J. Mack - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Cameron Owens - SO, Tackle
- Matt Perkins - FR, Defensive End
- Ryan Bush - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Sean Vaughn - SR, kicker
- Nate Petty - JR, punter
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB Ray Dixon - Michigan Wolverines
Walter Camp Award - Ray Dixon (1st) |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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DE
Bernard Knox
- Pittsburgh Panthers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB Ray Dixon - Michigan Wolverines
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jeff Ford
- Navy Midshipmen
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Antonio Walker
- Central Florida Golden Knights
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Brett Landrum
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C Keith Hicks - Michigan Wolverines
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Keith Hicks - Michigan Wolverines
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
Bernard Knox
- Pittsburgh Panthers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Chad Jones
- Texas Longhorns
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Jimmy Clayton
- Colorado Buffaloes
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Pat Dixon
- Washington Huskies
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Mike Calhoun
- Alabama Crimson Tide
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Best RET |
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WR
Robert Holden
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Ken Niumatalolo
- Navy Midshipmen
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB Ray Dixon - Michigan Wolverines
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