Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Derrick Williams - JR, wide receiver
- A.Q. Shipley - JR, center
- John Shaw - SR(RS), right tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Justin King - JR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Derrick Williams - JR, wide receiver
- A.Q. Shipley - JR, center
- John Shaw - SR(RS), right tackle
- Justin King - JR, cornerback
- Anthony Scirotto - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Anthony Morelli - SR, quarterback
- Knowledge Timmons - SO(RS), cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Derrick Williams - JR, wide receiver
- A.Q. Shipley - JR, center
2nd Team All-American
- Kevin Kelly - JR, kicker
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Anthony Morelli - SR, quarterback
- Derrick Williams - JR, wide receiver
- A.Q. Shipley - JR, center
- Antonio Logan-El - SO, left tackle
- Kevin Kelly - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- John Shaw - SR(RS), right tackle
- Maurice Evans - SO, left end
- Justin King - JR, cornerback
- Anthony Scirotto - JR, strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Ben Tate
- Auburn Tigers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Ross Homan
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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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
Ben Tate
- Auburn Tigers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Derrick Williams - Penn State Nittany Lions
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Ken Bohnet
- Eastern Michigan Eagles
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C A.Q. Shipley - Penn State Nittany Lions
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C A.Q. Shipley - Penn State Nittany Lions
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Keilen Dykes
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Akeem Hebron
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Reggie Smith
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jordan Congdon
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chandler Wiser
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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WR
Mike McCoy
- Nevada Wolfpack
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR Derrick Williams - Penn State Nittany Lions
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