Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Ross Simon - SR(RS)
, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Darren Scott - JR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Ross Simon - SR(RS) , kicker
- David Taylor - SR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Justin Livingston - JR, strong safety
- Roosevelt Hurst - SR, cornerback
- Bruce Roach - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Darren Scott - JR, middle linebacker
- Lawrence Gross - SR, defensive tackle
- Ryan Barnes - JR(RS), right tackle
- John Morris - JR(RS), left tackle
- Herbert Booker - SR, fullback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Ross Simon - SR(RS) , kicker
- Michael Reese - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Brendan Fisher - SR(RS) , middle linebacker
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Ross Simon - SR(RS) , kicker
- Michael Reese - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Guy McIntire - SR(RS) , free safety
- E.J. Wilson III - SR, right outside linebacker
- Brendan Fisher - SR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Brad Roberson - SR, left outside linebacker
- Lawrence Gross - SR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Blake Lumpkin - JR, Kick Returner
- Lee Powell - FR, punter
- Roosevelt Hurst - SR, cornerback
- Darren Scott - JR, middle linebacker
- Travis Olsen - FR, defensive tackle
- Luis Moore - JR, left end
- Ryan Barnes - JR(RS), right tackle
- John Morris - JR(RS), left tackle
- Randall Bullock - SR(RS) , quarterback
| Season Awards | |
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Dusty Lane
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
86 ovr, 4730 yards, 58 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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SS Michael Reese - Navy Midshipmen
All-American, Thorpe winner, SR, 85 ovr |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Dusty Lane
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Maxwell winner |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jeff Redd
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
1520 yards, 13 TDs, 91 ovr |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Paul Harley
- Cincinnati Bearcats
1320 yards, 20 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Anthony Mansfield
- Purdue Boilermakers
1219 yards, 12 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Brandon Bell
- Alabama Crimson Tide
97 ovr |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Conrad Dixon
- Michigan Wolverines
95 ovr |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Erik Conley
- San Diego State Aztecs
10 sacks, 83 ovr |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Scott Marquardt
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
B.Fisher Navy 3rd, B.Roberson Navy 7th |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Michael Reese - Navy Midshipmen
Senior, Bednarik Winner, From C.Manchester, CT, 85 ovr |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Ross Simon - Navy Midshipmen
All-American, 93 ovr |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Justin Alford
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
94 ovr |
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Best RET |
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WR
Chris Hunter
- New Mexico Lobos
73 ovr, 1007 KR Yards, 2 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Dusty Lane
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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