Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Kevin Pendleton - SR, cornerback
- Steve Walker - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
- Chris Leak - SR, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Steve Newberry - FR(RS)
, quarterback - David Jones - FR, left end
1st Team All-Conference
- Steve Walker - SO, wide receiver
- LeSean McCoy - SR(RS), halfback
- Chris Jacobson - SR(RS), right guard
- David Jones - FR, left end
- Kevin Pendleton - SR, cornerback
- Chris Leak - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Dan Matha - SR(RS), right tackle
- Tim Townsend - SO, strong safety
- Shariff Harris - SR(RS), halfback
- Terry Wayne - JR, kicker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Jacob Lawson
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Rich Anderson
- USC Trojans
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Ramon Bridge
- California Golden Bears
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jacob Lawson
- Tennessee Volunteers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
David Barrow
- Michigan Wolverines
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Alvin Townsend
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Nick Robinson
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Derrick Fuller
- Auburn Tigers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Nathan Holley
- Clemson Tigers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Rich Anderson
- USC Trojans
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Austin Bright
- UCLA Bruins
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Matt Battle
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Dwayne Peterson
- LSU Tigers
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Best RET |
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WR Steve Walker - Pittsburgh Panthers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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USM Coach
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Jacob Lawson
- Tennessee Volunteers
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