Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Nick Coleman - JR, free safety
- C.J. Sanders - JR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
- Andrew Trumbetti - SR, right end
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Justin Yoon - JR, kicker
- Jalen Elliott - SO, strong safety
- Shaun Crawford - SO(RS)
, cornerback - Nyles Morgan - SR, middle linebacker
- Jonathan Bonner - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jerry Tillery - JR, defensive tackle
- Daelin Hayes - SO, left end
- Quenton Nelson - JR(RS) , left guard
- Mike McGlinchey - SR(RS) , left tackle
2nd Team All-American
- C.J. Sanders - JR, wide receiver
Freshman All-American
- D.J. Morgan - FR(RS) , strong safety
- Troy Pride - FR(RS) , cornerback
- Tommy Kraemer - FR(RS) , right tackle
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Mason Rudolph - Jr.
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
4071 yards, 39 TDs, 5 Ints, 453 rush yards, 4 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Daelin Hayes - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
50 Tkls (25 TFL), 16 Sks, PDef, FF, FR |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Mason Rudolph - Jr.
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
4071 yards, 39 TDs, 5 Ints, 453 rush yards, 4 TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Kennedy Williams - Sr.
- Utah State Aggies
211 atts, 1456 yards, 21 TDs, 21 recs, 365 yards, 6 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Kyle Robinson - Jr.
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
110 recs, 1522 yards, 13 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Darryl Richardson - Sr.
- San Diego State Aztecs
90 recs, 1366 yards, 12 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Scott Quessenberry - Sr.
- UCLA Bruins
28 Pks, 9 Sks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Scott Quessenberry - Sr.
- UCLA Bruins
28 Pks, 9 Sks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Daelin Hayes - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
50 Tkls (25 TFL), 16 Sks, PDef, FF, FR |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
Tyrell Robinson - Sr.
- Oregon Ducks
38 Tkls (12 TFL), 1.5 Sks, 2 Ints, 4 PDef, 4 FF, Blk, DTD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Marquez White - Sr.
- Florida State Seminoles
23 Tkls (5 TFL), 2 Sks, 7 Ints, 10 PDef, 5 FF, FR |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Justin Yoon - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
31/31 FG, Long of 54, 57/57 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Justin Stephens - Sr.
- Alabama Crimson Tide
51 Punts, Long of 73, 35.3 Net Yards, 15 Inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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CB
Aaron Williams - Jr.
- Missouri Tigers
1032 KR Yards, 22.4 Avg. 192 PR Yards, 7.4 Avg, TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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James Willis
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles
12-2 record, finished #25 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Peyton Barber - Sr.
- Auburn Tigers
322 atts, 2157 yards, 21 TDs, 28 recs, 320 yards, 6 TDs |
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