Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Sam Cassel - JR, cornerback
- Champ Lopez - JR, left tackle
- Terrell Parham - SO(RS), right tackle
- Bryson Rhodes - SO, wide receiver
- Larry Faulk - FR, kicker
- Grant Nichols - JR(RS), right guard
- Tremaine Swift - SR(RS), strong safety
- Scott Huggins - SR, left guard
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Larry Faulk - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Sam Cassel - JR, cornerback
- Julian Williamson - SO, halfback
- Champ Lopez - JR, left tackle
- Terrell Parham - SO(RS), right tackle
- Ian McClure - SR, cornerback
- Bryson Rhodes - SO, wide receiver
- Larry Faulk - FR, kicker
- Grant Nichols - JR(RS), right guard
- Joe Davis - SO(RS), punter
- Tremaine Swift - SR(RS), strong safety
- Scott Huggins - SR, left guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Bam Ellington - SR(RS), center
- Darrin Polk - JR, wide receiver
- Derrick Hanson - SR, right outside linebacker
- Amon Childs - JR, tight end
- M.J. Smith - FR, defensive tackle
- Jermelle McCellan - SO(RS), middle linebacker
- Booker McGrath - SO, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Matt Leinart
- USC Trojans
257-336, 4009 Yds, 46 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Moses Osemwegie
- Vanderbilt Commodores
79 Tkls, 22 TFL, 8 Sks, 2 Int, 4 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Matt Leinart
- USC Trojans
257-336, 4009 Yds, 46 TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Adrian Peterson
- Oklahoma Sooners
274 Car, 1410 Yds, 22 TD, 16 Rec, 343 Yds, 4 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Todd Watkins
- Brigham Young Cougars
99 Rec, 1327 Yds, 18 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Leonard Pope
- Georgia Bulldogs
27 Rec, 755 Yds, 12 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT Terrell Parham - Northwest Georgia Eagles
96 Pancakes, 5 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
James Rossi
- Navy Midshipmen
42 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Haloti Ngata
- Oregon Ducks
71 Tkls, 24 TFL, 10 Sks, 3 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Moses Osemwegie
- Vanderbilt Commodores
79 Tkls, 22 TFL, 8 Sks, 2 Int, 4 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Mark Reiter
- Northern Illinois Huskies
32 Tkls, 2 TFL, 6 Int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Larry Faulk - Northwest Georgia Eagles
25-27 FG, Long of 53, 60-61 XPs |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Aaron Perez
- UCLA Bruins
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Best RET |
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WR Bryson Rhodes - Northwest Georgia Eagles
1348 All-purpose Yds, 10 Total TDs |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Mark Richt
- Georgia Bulldogs
12-1 Record, SEC Champions |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Matt Leinart
- USC Trojans
257-336, 4009, 46 TD |
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