Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Aaron Williams - SO, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- John Sanchez - JR, defensive tackle
- Anthony Harrison - SO, right outside linebacker
- Jarold Hollis - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- James Fuller - SO, strong safety
- Greg Sanders - SO, quarterback
- Lee Rogers - SR, halfback
- Daniel Melton - SR, halfback
- Dee Dickson - JR(RS), punter
- Raymond Hawkins - SO, right tackle
- Kyle Ryan - SO, left end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Stanley Andrews - FR, right end
- Jason Hufford - SO, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Aaron Williams - SO, strong safety
- Dee Dickson - JR(RS), punter
- Greg Sanders - SO, quarterback
- Lee Rogers - SR, halfback
- Dave Braziel - FR, wide receiver
- Eric Woods - FR, left outside linebacker
- Todd Johnson - SO, middle linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Kevin Smith
- Central Florida Golden Knights
260 carries, 1674 yards, 19 TD, 42 receptions, 699 yards, 5 TD. |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Tyrell Sales
- Penn State Nittany Lions
57 tackles(27 TFL), 10 sacks, 6 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles. |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Pat White
- West Virginia Mountaineers
169-255, 2145 yards, 146 carries, 1174 yards, 37 Total TD. |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Branden Ore
- Virginia Tech Hokies
264 carries, 1774 yards, 27 TD. |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
A.J. Harris
- New Mexico State Aggies
122 receptions, 1865 yards, 22 TD. |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Sam Miller
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
24 receptions, 467 yards, 6 total TD. |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Jake Figner
- West Virginia Mountaineers
33 pancakes. |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Mike Dent
- West Virginia Mountaineers
29 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed. |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Antonio Dixon
- Miami Hurricanes
50 tackles(24 TFL), 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles. |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Tyrell Sales
- Penn State Nittany Lions
57 tackles(27 TFL), 10 sacks, 6 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles. |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Cam Martin
- Virginia Tech Hokies
22 tackles, 7 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles. |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jason Ricks
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
14-17 FG, long of 52, 57-58 XP. |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Trevor Gerland
- Texas Longhorns
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Best RET |
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HB
Javon Ringer
- Michigan State Spartans
701 KR yards, TD, 322 PR yards, 1 TD. |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Buffalo's Coach
- Buffalo Bulls
Record: 11-2. |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
Scott Long
- Louisville Cardinals
85 receptions, 1529 yards, 20 Total TD. |
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