Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Sherrick McManus - SR, cornerback
- Stefan Demos - JR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Sherrick McManus - SR, cornerback
- Stefan Demos - JR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Sidney Stewart - JR(RS), wide receiver
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brad Phillips - JR(RS), strong safety
- Stefan Demos - JR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Sherrick McManus - SR, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Isaac Floyd - FR(RS)
, wide receiver - Fred Russell - FR(RS), cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Chris Jeske - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Sherrick McManus - SR, cornerback
- Brad Phillips - JR(RS), strong safety
- Stefan Demos - JR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- David Arnold - JR, free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Taylor Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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SS Brad Phillips - Northwestern Wildcats
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Taylor Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jetavious Best
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Michael Crabtree
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jermichael Finley
- Texas Longhorns
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Kyle Coulahan
- Auburn Tigers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Gino Gradkowski
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Boo Robinson
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Dustin Doe
- Florida Gators
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Brad Phillips - Northwestern Wildcats
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Stefan Demos - Northwestern Wildcats
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chas Henry
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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HB
Moise Plancher
- South Florida Bulls
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Ryan Perriloux
- LSU Tigers
164.9 rating, 239/398, 3704 yards, 37 TD's, 8 INT's, 60.1% Completion; 59 carries, 185 yards, 5 TD's |
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