Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- James Cleveland - JR, halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- James Cleveland - JR, halfback
- Kyle Jefferson - FR(RS), halfback
- Casey Davis - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- Mike Turner - JR, kicker
Freshman All-American
- Mike Darby - FR, quarterback
- Kyle Jefferson - FR(RS), halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Mike Turner - JR, kicker
- Robert Webster - SR, defensive tackle
- James Cleveland - JR, halfback
- Kyle Jefferson - FR(RS), halfback
- Matt Cunningham - SR, left outside linebacker
- Casey Davis - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kelechi Larkin - FR, strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB James Cleveland - North Carolina State Wolfpack
3464 all-purpose yards, 44 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Kevin Jackson
- Wisconsin Badgers
71 tackles (25 TFL), 8 sacks, 9 interceptions, 3 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Danny Culberson
- Missouri Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB James Cleveland - North Carolina State Wolfpack
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Ryan O'Neill
- Missouri Tigers
85 receptions, 1310 yards, 12 rushing yards, 22 total TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Evan Welsh
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
53 receptions, 723 yards, 13 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Ronnie King
- Navy Midshipmen
32 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Chris Burns
- UCLA Bruins
18 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Casey Davis - North Carolina State Wolfpack
53 tackles (28 TFL), 23 sacks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Kevin Jackson
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
James Vaughn
- UCLA Bruins
21 tackles (3 TFL), 10 interceptions, FF, 2 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Andrew Clarett
- Ohio State Buckeyes
17-19 FG, long of 49, 66-69 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Mark Gooden
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Best RET |
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HB Kyle Jefferson - North Carolina State Wolfpack
1122 KR yards, 5 TD, 378 PR yards, 3 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Al Golden
- Temple Owls
12-2 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Danny Culberson
- Missouri Tigers
262-423, 3935 yards, 109 carries, 672 yards, 59 total TD |
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