Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Nick Robinson - SR(RS), strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Nick Robinson - SR(RS), strong safety
- Mike Miller - SO(RS), cornerback
- Corey Williams - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Vinnie Berry - SR(RS), right end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Marcus Tyree - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Titus Johnson - SR(RS), center
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Patrick Pruitt - SO, wide receiver
- Nick Robinson - SR(RS), strong safety
- Mike Miller - SO(RS), cornerback
- Corey Williams - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Titus Johnson - SR(RS), center
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ross Simon - FR(RS)
, kicker - Philip Brown - JR, free safety
- Marcus Tyree - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Darryl Reid - SR, defensive tackle
- Johnny Miller - JR, left end
- Jonathan Sherman - JR, right guard
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Jake Swanson
- Texas A&M Aggies
59 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Trey Harrison
- Florida Gators
All-American, 6 sacks, 2 FF, 3 int |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Jake Swanson
- Texas A&M Aggies
All-American, Walter Camp Award, O'Brien, 2016 Heisman, Maxwell |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Bryan Tolbert
- Ohio State Buckeyes
All-American, 1233 yds, 17 TD, 503 rec, 3 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Gilbert Simmons
- Washington State Cougars
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jordan Wheeler
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Scott Robinson
- Michigan Wolverines
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Scott Robinson
- Michigan Wolverines
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Chris Rhodes
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Raymond Tate
- California Golden Bears
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Tucker Johnson
- Wyoming Cowboys
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Shawn Barrett
- Clemson Tigers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Tony Smith
- South Carolina Gamecocks
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Best RET |
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HB
Doug Harvey
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Jake Swanson
- Texas A&M Aggies
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