Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Antonio Peters - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- James Allen - SR, middle linebacker
- Daniel Franklin - JR, fullback
- Carlos Givens - JR, punter
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- James Allen - SR, middle linebacker
- Seth Gardner - SO, cornerback
- Mana Kamano - SR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Charles Roach - SO, free safety
- Antonio Peters - JR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Chris Johnson
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
203-329, 2872 Yards, 197 car, 1118 yards, 43 total TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Nate Moore
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Nick Perry
- Fresno State Bulldogs
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Bryant Jefferson
- Ball State Cardinals
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Akeem Dean
- Texas Longhorns
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Mike Gray
- Florida Gators
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LG
Kyle Morse
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Ross Dobzinski
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Justin Alexander
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Kyle Rice
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Manny Leslie
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Matt Caldwell
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Lee Ross
- Oregon Ducks
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Best RET |
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HB
Keith Cooper
- Oklahoma Sooners
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |