Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Terrance Haley - SR, cornerback
- Brandon Douglas - SO, wide receiver
- Anthony Singleton - SR(RS), quarterback
- Steven Day - SR(RS), halfback
- Kevin Hamilton - JR, left tackle
- Shawn Wright - JR, left guard
- Gary Walker - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- J.P. Gilbert - SR, wide receiver
- Josh Bentley - SO, tight end
- Andy Trott - JR, right guard
- Tommy Grant - SR, left outside linebacker
- Reggie Jackson - SR, cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Justin Schneider - FR, kicker
- Anthony Atkins - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Heath Moss - FR, halfback
- Justin Schneider - FR, kicker
- Jason Fuller - FR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Justin Schneider - FR, kicker
- Kevin Hamilton - JR, left tackle
- Shawn Wright - JR, left guard
- Jason Fuller - FR, middle linebacker
- Reggie Jackson - SR, cornerback
- Anthony Atkins - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Heath Moss - FR, halfback
- Ray Rose - SO, center
- James Murphy - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Tommy Grant - SR, left outside linebacker
- Gary Walker - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
K.J. Ginn
- Virginia Cavaliers
94 OVR - 3,527 pass Yds, 692 Rush Yds, 53 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Chris Riley
- USC Trojans
67 tackles, 22 TFL, 7 Sacks, 4 INT, 5 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
K.J. Ginn
- Virginia Cavaliers
94 OVR - 3,527 pass Yds, 692 Rush Yds, 53 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Dedrick Ryan
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
266 Car, 1,787 Yds, 20 Rush TD, 4 Rec TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Lance Harrison
- South Carolina Gamecocks
93 Rec, 1,546 Yds, 15 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Andy Walker
- North Texas Mean Green
35 Rec, 651 Yds, 7 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Charles Rix
- Virginia Tech Hokies
36 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Davon Wright
- Kent State Golden Flashes
30 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Cory Bracken
- Georgia Bulldogs
60 Tkls, 21 TFL, 8 Sacks, Int, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Chris Riley
- USC Trojans
94 OVR - 3,527 pass Yds, 692 Rush Yds, 53 Total TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Anthony Atkins - Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
67 Tackles, 6 TFL, Sack, 7 INT, 5 FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Justin Schneider - Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
19-19 FG, Long 49, 42-44 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Ryan Jones
- Oklahoma Sooners
54 Punts, 44.7 Avg, 35.1 Net Avg, 77 Long, 35 Punts Inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Trey Greene
- LSU Tigers
520 KR Yds, TD - 428 PR Yds, TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Dick Tomey
- San Jose State Spartans
12-0 Record in 2016 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Kingsley Love
- Michigan Wolverines
99 OVR - 258-368, 3,572 Yds, 41 total TD |
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