Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Jason Harris - JR(RS), halfback
- Jeff Culp - SO, right end
- Adam Hagen - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Trey Dorsey - SR(RS), halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ryne Hicks - JR, cornerback
- Andrew Perkins - SR(RS), free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Carlos Hart - SR, center
- Ryne Hicks - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Ray Lamb - SO, cornerback
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Ray Lamb - SO, cornerback
- Andrew Perkins - SR(RS), free safety
- Carl Stewart - SO, wide receiver
- Martin Baker - JR(RS), left guard
- Carlos Hart - SR, center
- David Blount - SO, left end
- Anthony Henderson - JR, middle linebacker
- Ryne Hicks - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Drew Ramsey - SR, kicker
- Trey Dorsey - SR(RS), halfback
- Jeremy Harrell - SO, wide receiver
- Justin King - SO(RS), defensive tackle
- Jonathan Adams - SO(RS), cornerback
- Ira Morris - SR, strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Melvin Mansfield
- Auburn Tigers
258 Carries - 1869 Yards - 23 Touchdowns - 14 Receptions - 222 Yards - 2 Touchdowns |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
John Lovelady
- Texas Longhorns
74 Tackles (22 TFL) - 6 Sacks - 7 Interceptions - 4 Forced Fumbles |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Josh Mills
- California Golden Bears
249/405 - 3653 Yards - 52 Carries - 133 Yards - 38 Total Touchdowns |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Melvin Mansfield
- Auburn Tigers
258 Carries - 1869 Yards - 23 Touchdowns - 14 Receptions - 222 Yards - 2 Touchdowns |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Vince Harvey
- Boise State Broncos
82 Receptions - 1241 Yards - 13 Touchdowns - 4 Carries - 31 Yards |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Robert Daniels
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
24 Receptions - 454 Yards - 9 Touchdowns |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C Carlos Hart - San Jose State Spartans
47 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Carlos Hart - San Jose State Spartans
47 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
D.J. Glover
- Texas Longhorns
54 Tackles (22 TFL) - 7 Sacks - 1 Forced Fumble |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
John Lovelady
- Texas Longhorns
74 Tackles (22 TFL) - 6 Sacks - 7 Interceptions - 4 Forced Fumbles |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Joel Coleman
- USC Trojans
32 Tackles (5 TFL) - 2 Sacks - 5 Interceptions - 2 Forced Fumbles - 1 Touchdown |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
James Cooke
- Louisville Cardinals
16/21 - 47 Long - 62/63 Extra Points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Davon Moncur
- LSU Tigers
46.8 Avg - 77 Long |
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Best RET |
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HB
Matthew Powers
- Florida State Seminoles
722 KR Yards - 1 Touchdown - 623 PR Yards - 1 Touchdown |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Art Briles
- Houston Cougars
13-0 Record |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Chris Mixon
- Miami Hurricanes
212 Carries - 1355 Yards - 33 Receptions - 539 Yards - 27 Total Touchdowns |
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