Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Will Shaffer - SR, left outside linebacker
- Andy Powell - SR, defensive tackle
- Bob Swift - SR(RS), right tackle
- Mikel LeShoure - SR(RS), halfback
- Eric Sampson - JR, right end
2nd Team All-American
- Jason Johnson - JR, kicker
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Will Shaffer - SR, left outside linebacker
- Andy Powell - SR, defensive tackle
- Bob Swift - SR(RS), right tackle
- Jason Johnson - JR, kicker
- Mikel LeShoure - SR(RS), halfback
- Eric Sampson - JR, right end
- Justin Greer - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Cory King - JR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Justin Rogers
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB Will Shaffer - Northern Iowa Panthers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Kyle Hurst
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Mikel LeShoure - Northern Iowa Panthers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Leroy Houston
- Toledo Rockets
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
James Hanna
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Pat Stephens
- Arizona Wildcats
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Terrance Jones
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Toby Jackson
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB Will Shaffer - Northern Iowa Panthers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Will Rawls
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jordan Freeman
- UAB Blazers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Mckinley Haas
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Best RET |
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HB Mikel LeShoure - Northern Iowa Panthers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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UTEP Coach
- UTEP Miners
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Justin Rogers
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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