Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brian McCann - JR, free safety
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Tyler Jones - SO(RS), strong safety
- Brian McCann - JR, free safety
- Rock Dennis - JR(RS), cornerback
- Jason Jackson - SO(RS), right outside linebacker
- DeMyron Martin - SR, halfback
- Chris Parham - JR(RS), defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Zac Thomas - SO, defensive tackle
- David Haynes - SR(RS), cornerback
- Ryan Moczygemba - SO(RS), middle linebacker
- Jessie Henderson - SR, wide receiver
- Tommy Poynter - SR(RS), left guard
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Chase Daniel
- Missouri Tigers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Derek Nicholson
- Florida State Seminoles
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Chase Daniel
- Missouri Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Brandon Saine
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Jarett Dillard
- Rice Owls
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Chase Coffman
- Missouri Tigers
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Bryant Browning
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jim Cordle
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Robert Ayers
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Perry Riley
- LSU Tigers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Ishie Oduegwu
- Texas Longhorns
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Colt David
- LSU Tigers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chas Henry
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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HB
Harvey Unga
- Brigham Young Cougars
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Jacob Roberts
- SMU Mustangs
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
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