Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Daelin Hayes - JR, left end
- Jerry Tillery - SR, defensive tackle
- Jonathan Bonner - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Shaun Crawford - JR(RS)
, cornerback - Jalen Elliott - JR, strong safety
- Justin Yoon - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Tyler Newsome - SR(RS), punter
- Justin Yoon - SR, kicker
- Jalen Elliott - JR, strong safety
- Te'von Coney - SR, middle linebacker
- Jonathan Bonner - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jerry Tillery - SR, defensive tackle
- Daelin Hayes - JR, left end
2nd Team All-American
- Troy Pride - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Drue Tranquill - SR(RS) , right outside linebacker
Freshman All-American
- Kurt Hinish - FR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Josh Lugg - FR(RS) , left tackle
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Nick Chubb - Sr.
- Georgia Bulldogs
256 atts, 1901 yards, 21 TDs, 22 recs, 385 yards, 5 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB Te'von Coney - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
73 Tkls (24 TFL), 4 Sks, 2 Ints, 3 PDef, DTD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Josh Rosen - So.
- UCLA Bruins
3378 yards, 43 TDs, 12 Ints, 269 rush yards, 2 TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Nick Chubb - Sr.
256 atts, 1901 yards, 21 TDs, 22 recs, 385 yards, 5 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
KD Cannon - Sr.
- Baylor Bears
77 recs, 1256 yards, 13 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Clifton Bell - Sr.
- Western Michigan Broncos
96 recs, 1377 yards, 18 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Taylor Blalock - Sr.
- Florida Gators
32 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Taylor Blalock - Sr.
- Florida Gators
32 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT Jerry Tillery - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
31 Tkls (19 TFL), 12 Sks, FF, FR |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB Te'von Coney - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
73 Tkls (24 TFL), 4 Sks, 2 Ints, 3 PDef, DTD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Troy Pride - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
53 Tkls (10 TFL), 3 Ints, 8 PDef |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Justin Yoon - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
22/22 FG, Long of 54 |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Tyler Newsome - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
28 punts, 48.9 avg. 69 Longest Punt, 9 Punts inside 20, 5 Touchbacks |
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Best RET |
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SS
Louis Bentley - Jr.
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
1047 KO yards, TD, 280 PR yards |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Brian Kelly
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
13-0 Record, Won National Championship |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Nick Chubb - Sr.
- Georgia Bulldogs
256 atts, 1901 yards, 21 TDs, 22 recs, 385 yards, 5 TDs |
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