Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Chris Wells - JR, halfback
- Raymond Small - JR, wide receiver
- Lawrence Wilson - SR, left end
- Marcus Freeman - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- James Laurinaitis - SR, middle linebacker
- Malcolm Jenkins - SR, cornerback
- Donald Washington - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Donald Washington - JR(RS), cornerback
- Nick Patterson - SR(RS), free safety
- Aaron Pettrey - JR(RS), kicker
- Chris Wells - JR, halfback
- Lawrence Wilson - SR, left end
- Doug Worthington - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- James Laurinaitis - SR, middle linebacker
- Malcolm Jenkins - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Steve Rehring - SR(RS), left guard
- Jamario O'Neal - SR, strong safety
Freshman All-American
- Lorenzo Shelby - FR, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Aaron Pettrey - JR(RS), kicker
- Marcus Freeman - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- A.J. Trapasso - SR(RS), punter
- Malcolm Jenkins - SR, cornerback
- Donald Washington - JR(RS), cornerback
- Raymond Small - JR, wide receiver
- Nick Patterson - SR(RS), free safety
- Chris Wells - JR, halfback
- Steve Rehring - SR(RS), left guard
- Lawrence Wilson - SR, left end
- Doug Worthington - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jamario O'Neal - SR, strong safety
- James Laurinaitis - SR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Alex Boone - SR, left tackle
- Jim Cordle - JR(RS), center
- Andre Amos - JR(RS), cornerback
- Chimdi Chekwa - SO(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Dan LeFevour
- Central Michigan Chippewas
147.7, 245-403, 3284 Yds, 31 TD, 14 INT |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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CB Malcolm Jenkins - Ohio State Buckeyes
59 Tlks, 5 TFL, 12 INT, 3 TD, 10 PDL, 2 FR |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Dan LeFevour
- Central Michigan Chippewas
147.7, 245-403, 3284 Yds, 31 TD, 14 INT |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Darrell Mack
- Utah Utes
196 Car, 1230 Yds, 21 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Nikita Stover
- Alabama Crimson Tide
87 Rec, 1248 Yds, 14 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Shae Reagan
- TCU Horned Frogs
23 Rec, 451 Yds, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Andre Smith
- Alabama Crimson Tide
35 Pancakes, 1 Sack |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Josh McNeil
- Tennessee Volunteers
28 Pancakes, 6 Sacks |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Lawrence Wilson - Ohio State Buckeyes
43 Tkls, 16 TFL, 12 SK, 3PDL, 1FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Erin Henderson
- Maryland Terrapins
90 Tlks, 33 TFL, 14 SK, 3 INT, 2 TD, 13PDL, 3 FF, 1 FR |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Malcolm Jenkins - Ohio State Buckeyes
59 Tlks, 5 TFL, 12 INT, 3 TD, 10 PDL, 2 FR |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Aaron Pettrey - Ohio State Buckeyes
21-26, 57 LNG |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Justin Gordon
- Oklahoma Sooners
54 PNTS, 2170 Yds 40.2 AVG |
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Best RET |
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HB
Montario Hardesty
- Tennessee Volunteers
Punts - 40-411, 1 TD Kicks - 29-760 |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Tyler Graunke
- Hawaii Warriors
152.4, 338-546, 4488 Yds, 47 TD, 19 INT |
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