Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- D'Arco Perkins McAllister - SR(RS)
, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Marvin Covington - SR(RS), free safety
- Hiunter Haemker - SR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- D'Arco Perkins McAllister - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Marvin Covington - SR(RS), free safety
- Zach Morris - SR, cornerback
- Hiunter Haemker - SR, middle linebacker
- Tyler Kiehne - SR(RS), defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Dimitri Johnson - SR(RS) , right outside linebacker
- Destin Gainer - SR(RS), right end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Desean Brown - SO(RS) , right end
- Poasa Utu - FR(RS) , right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- David Rowaiye - JR(RS), left end
- Tyler Kiehne - SR(RS), defensive tackle
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Zuberi Mobley
- Florida Atlantic Owls
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE
Joseph Adedire
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Cade Klubnik
- Clemson Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Zuberi Mobley
- Florida Atlantic Owls
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Hank Beatty
- Illinois Fighting Illini
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Joe Royer
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LG
Donovan Jackson
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Carson Hinzman
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Joseph Adedire
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Sebastian Cheeks
- North Carolina Tar Heels
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Bryce Anderson
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Bobby Battle
- Utah Utes
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Jesse Mirco
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Best RET |
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FS
Victor Madison
- Florida State Seminoles
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Richard Reese
- Baylor Bears
2nd - J. Haynes - HB - Alabama ----------------3rd - Z. Mobley - HB - Florida Atlantic |
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