Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Yvenson Bernard - SR(RS), halfback
- Gerard Lawson - SR(RS), cornerback
- Alexis Serna - SR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Kyle DeVan - SR(RS), center
1st Team All-Conference
- Alexis Serna - SR(RS), kicker
- Yvenson Bernard - SR(RS), halfback
- Kyle DeVan - SR(RS), center
- Alan Darlin - SR, middle linebacker
- Gerard Lawson - SR(RS), cornerback
- Al Afalava - JR, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brandon Hughes - JR(RS), cornerback
- Jeremy Perry - JR(RS), left guard
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Yvenson Bernard - SR(RS), halfback
- Al Afalava - JR, free safety
- Brandon Hughes - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Al Afalava - JR, free safety
- Daniel Drayton - SR, strong safety
- Sammie Stroughter - SR, wide receiver
- Yvenson Bernard - SR(RS), halfback
- Jeremy Perry - JR(RS), left guard
- Kyle DeVan - SR(RS), center
- Joe Rudulph - SR(RS), left end
- Brandon Hughes - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Roy Schuening - SR(RS), right guard
- Keenan Lewis - JR(RS), cornerback
- Alexis Serna - SR(RS), kicker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Rocky Hinds
- UNLV Running Rebels
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Steve Octavien
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Rocky Hinds
- UNLV Running Rebels
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Antone Smith
- Florida State Seminoles
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Mario Manningham
- Michigan Wolverines
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Martin Rucker
- Missouri Tigers
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Jon Skinner
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Mike Dent
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Alan Branch
- Michigan Wolverines
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Steve Octavien
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Kareem Byron
- Buffalo Bulls
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Adam Crossett
- Missouri Tigers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
P.J. Fitzgerald
- Alabama Crimson Tide
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Best RET |
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WR
Deon Butler
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Chris Petersen
- Boise State Broncos
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Bobby Reid
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
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