Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Thomas Howell - SR, right guard
- Zumar Hallett - JR, center
- Charles Harris - JR, right tackle
- Robert Swoopes - SO(RS), halfback
- Roshawn Moss - SO(RS), right end
2nd Team All-American
- Matt Harvey - SO, tight end
1st Team All-Conference
- Thomas Howell - SR, right guard
- Joel Robinson - SR, halfback
- Zumar Hallett - JR, center
- Clifton Shelton - JR, kicker
- Charles Harris - JR, right tackle
- Robert Swoopes - SO(RS), halfback
- Roshawn Moss - SO(RS), right end
- Matt Harvey - SO, tight end
2nd Team All-Conference
- William Kidd - SO, middle linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Thomas Howell - SR, right guard
- Zumar Hallett - JR, center
- Charles Harris - JR, right tackle
- Corey Simon - SO(RS), left tackle
- Roshawn Moss - SO(RS), right end
- Lucas Harrington - SR, left guard
- Eddie Scott - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Thomas Howell - SR, right guard
- Zumar Hallett - JR, center
- Charles Harris - JR, right tackle
- Corey Simon - SO(RS), left tackle
- Roshawn Moss - SO(RS), right end
- Lucas Harrington - SR, left guard
- Eddie Scott - JR(RS), cornerback
- Matt Harvey - SO, tight end
- William Kidd - SO, middle linebacker
- Pano Krznova - SO, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Joel Robinson - SR, halfback
- John Tall Rider - JR, strong safety
- Jeffrey Rich - SR, halfback
- Clifton Shelton - JR, kicker
- J.J. Hurst - SO(RS), left end
- Sporty Sparks - SO, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Kevin Harris
- Ohio State Buckeyes
1800 yds, 23 TD, 331 att |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Brady Stewart, LOLB
- Kentucky Wildcats
72 tkl, 22 tfl, 9 sks, 2 int, 3 ff |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Corey Beckford
- New Mexico State Aggies
5141 yds, 357-524, 47 TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Kevin Harris
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Anthony Anderson
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
106 rec, 1463 yds, 18 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Ben Wright
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
31 rec, 480 yds, 4 TD. Just beat out Matt Harvey. |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT Charles Harris - Richmond Spiders
148 pancakes, 11 sacks allowed. Repeat of 2010. |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Zumar Hallett - Richmond Spiders
36 pancakes, 1 sack allowed. A threepeat. |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE Roshawn Moss - Richmond Spiders
37 tkl, 25 tfl, 22 sks, 1 FF. 3-4 slant cheeseman. |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Brady Stewart, LOLB
- Kentucky Wildcats
72 tkl, 22 tfl, 9 sks, 2 int, 3 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Eddie Scott - Richmond Spiders
65 tkl, 7 tfl, 2 sks, 5 int, 1 FF, 2 TDs |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Cedric Young
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
19-23 FG, long of 53, 63-63 xp |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Stewart Torres
- Tennessee Volunteers
46.8 avg, 50 punts |
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Best RET |
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Mario Miles
- Michigan Wolverines
1591 all-purpose yds, 6 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Appalachian State Coach
- New Mexico State Aggies
10-1 record, Sun Belt champs. |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Matt Harris
- Tennessee Volunteers
361 carries, 1830 yds, 26 TD |
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