Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Issac Brink - SR(RS), cornerback
- Casey Charles - SO(RS), middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Phillip Drew - JR, fullback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Lance Bennett - SR, tight end
- Issac Brink - SR(RS), cornerback
- Mario Godfrey - SR(RS), quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Casey Charles - SO(RS), middle linebacker
- Carl Nelson - FR, strong safety
- Bradley Sullivan - FR, free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Greg Alexander
- Hawaii Warriors
382-596, 5133 Yards, 169 Carries,156 Yards, 44 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Jelani Jenkins
- Florida Gators
113 Tackles (15 TFL), 6 Sacks, 5 INT, 6 FF, 2 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Greg Alexander
- Hawaii Warriors
382-596, 5133 Yards, 169 Carries,156 Yards, 44 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Mark Ingram
- Alabama Crimson Tide
326 Carries, 1512 Yards, 15 TD, 28 Rec, 348 Yards, 4 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Austin Pettis
- Boise State Broncos
93 Rec, 1455 Rec Yards, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
DJ Williams
- Arkansas Razorbacks
64 Rec, 1003 Yards, 11 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Jason Pinkston
- Pittsburgh Panthers
35 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Evan Davis
- Cincinnati Bearcats
39 Pancakes, 6 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Greg Romeus
- Pittsburgh Panthers
68 Tackles (15 TFL), 5 Sacks, INT, 3 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Jelani Jenkins
- Florida Gators
113 Tackles (15 TFL), 6 Sacks, 5 INT, 6 FF, 2 TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Daren Bates
- Auburn Tigers
77 Tackles (4 TFL), Sack, INT, 4 FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jake Wieclaw
- Miami Hurricanes
28-33 FG, Long of 55 Yards, 25-25 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Justin Tucker
- Texas Longhorns
100 Punts, 34.8 Avg Net, Long of 73, 36 Downed Inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
BJ Cunningham
- Michigan State Spartans
756 KR Yards, TD, 707 PR Yards, 2 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Dave Wannstedt
- Pittsburgh Panthers
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
Austin Pettis
- Boise State Broncos
93 Rec, 1455 Rec Yards, 16 TD |
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