Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Tyler Wilson - SO, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brad Mackey - SR, cornerback
- Terry Smith - SR, strong safety
- Jeremy McFadden - JR, wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Kenny Irons
- Auburn Tigers
227 carries, 1515 yards, 20 TD, 25 receptions, 463 yards, 3 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Demarrio Pleasant
- Oklahoma Sooners
65 tackles(21 TFL), 8 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles. |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Zac Taylor
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
254-405, 3212 yards, 43 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Kenny Irons
- Auburn Tigers
227 carries, 1515 yards, 20 TD, 25 receptions, 463 yards, 3 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Brian Hernandez
- Utah Utes
81 receptions, 960 yards, 13 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Tate Casey
- Florida Gators
25 receptions, 382 yards, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Kirk Barton
- Ohio State Buckeyes
42 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Doug Datish
- Ohio State Buckeyes
25 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Alex Boston
- Florida State Seminoles
52 tackles(23 TFL), 8 sacks, 3 forced fumbles |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Earl Everett
- Florida Gators
71 tackles(14 TFL), 5 sacks, 2 Inteceptions, 4 forced fumbles, 1 TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Jarius Neal
- Texas Longhorns
34 tackles(2 TFL), 8 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jordan Congdon
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
18-23, Long of 49, 68-70 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Eric Wilbur
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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CB
Pat Clark
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
756 kick return yards, 405 punt return yards, 1 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Tulsa's Coach
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Record: 12-1. |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Marion Lucky
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
192 carries, 1218 yards, 26 receptions, 484 yards, 21 total TD. |
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