Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Paul Evans - JR(RS), center
- Martin Anderson - JR(RS), left end
- Daniel Prater - SR, cornerback
- Anthony Shack - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Chad Tucker - JR, right outside linebacker
- Daniel Prater - SR, cornerback
- Anthony Shack - JR, cornerback
- Casey Wilson - SR, quarterback
- Paul Evans - JR(RS), center
- Martin Anderson - JR(RS), left end
- Jesse Williams - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Eric Gordon - SR(RS), middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Tim Burrell - SO(RS), halfback
- Brian Fields - JR, wide receiver
- Andrew Webster - JR(RS), right guard
- Mike Wallace - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Cedrick Benko - SO(RS), strong safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Tim Burrell - SO(RS), halfback
- Martin Anderson - JR(RS), left end
- Cedrick Benko - SO(RS), strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Casey Wilson - SR, quarterback
- Dustin Haynes - SO(RS), wide receiver
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Martin Anderson - JR(RS), left end
- Cedrick Benko - SO(RS), strong safety
- Jesse McBride - FR(RS)
, kicker - Daniel Prater - SR, cornerback
- Casey Wilson - SR, quarterback
- Tim Burrell - SO(RS), halfback
- Dustin Haynes - SO(RS), wide receiver
- Paul Evans - JR(RS), center
- Andrew Webster - JR(RS), right guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Quinton Crosby - SO(RS), left outside linebacker
- Eric Gordon - SR(RS), middle linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Tim Burrell - Michigan State Spartans
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Martin Anderson - Michigan State Spartans
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Taylor Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Tim Burrell - Michigan State Spartans
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Dustin Haynes - Michigan State Spartans
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jermaine Gresham
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Clint Stephens
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Cole Smith
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Martin Anderson - Michigan State Spartans
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Tommy Mitchell
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
A.J. Jefferson
- Fresno State Bulldogs
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Ryan Carter
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Matt Berry
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Best RET |
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FS
Darien Hagen
- California Golden Bears
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Fresno State
- Fresno State Bulldogs
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Taylor Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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