Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Ray Small - SR, wide receiver
- Michael Brewster - SO, center
- Kurt Coleman - SR, strong safety
- Ross Homan - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Dexter Larimore - JR, defensive tackle
- Devier Posey - SO, wide receiver
- Justin Boren - JR(RS), left guard
- Thaddeus Gibson - JR, right end
- Chimdi Chekwa - JR(RS), cornerback
- Boom Herron - SO(RS), halfback
- Anderson Russell - SR(RS), free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Bryant Browning - JR(RS), right guard
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Michael Brewster - SO, center
- Lamaar Thomas - SO, wide receiver
- Jim Cordle - SR(RS), right guard
- Bryant Browning - JR(RS), right guard
- Cameron Heyward - JR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jon Thoma - SR(RS), punter
- Dexter Larimore - JR, defensive tackle
- Terrelle Pryor - SO, quarterback
- Chimdi Chekwa - JR(RS), cornerback
- Andre Amos - SR(RS), cornerback
- Ross Homan - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Max Hall
- Brigham Young Cougars
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Navorro Bowman
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Dan LeFevour
- Central Michigan Chippewas
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Noel Devine
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Dezmon Briscoe
- Kansas Jayhawks
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Kyle Rudolph
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
John Dowd
- Navy Midshipmen
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Trey Bailey
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Carlos Dunlap
- Florida Gators
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Navorro Bowman
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Josh Pinkard
- USC Trojans
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Kevin Fitzpatrick
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chad Cunningham
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Best RET |
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HB
Jahvid Best
- California Golden Bears
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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DatNDaz
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
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