Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Dustin Taylor - SO, cornerback
- Jason Hufford - JR, free safety
- Dave Braziel - SO, wide receiver
- C.J. Bennett - SO, wide receiver
- Stanley Andrews - SO, right end
- Eric Woods - SO, left outside linebacker
- Todd Johnson - JR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Aaron Williams - JR, strong safety
- Greg Sanders - JR, quarterback
- Adam McLaurin - SO, halfback
- Shane Hart - SO, left tackle
- Zach Harris - SO, right guard
- Anthony Harrison - JR, right outside linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Stanley Andrews - SO, right end
- Eric Woods - SO, left outside linebacker
- Aaron Williams - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kyle Ryan - JR, left end
- Bryan Weatherford - SR, defensive tackle
- Todd Johnson - JR, middle linebacker
- Dee Dickson - SR(RS), punter
- Adam McLaurin - SO, halfback
- C.J. Bennett - SO, wide receiver
- Dave Braziel - SO, wide receiver
- Sean Cutler - FR, center
- Raymond Hawkins - JR, right tackle
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Roy Upchurch
- Alabama Crimson Tide
248 carries, 1670 yards, 19 TD, 21 receptions, 418 yards, 6 TD. |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Chris Pruitt
- LSU Tigers
69 tackles(21 TFL), 8 sacks, 4 int, 2 FF, 2 TD. |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
238-346, 3601 yards, 45 TD. |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Roy Upchurch
- Alabama Crimson Tide
248 carries, 1670 yards, 19 TD, 21 receptions, 418 yards, 6 TD. |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Freddie Brown
- Utah Utes
68 receptions, 965 yards, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jon Rodgers
- Hawaii Warriors
57 receptions, 890 yards, 9 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Nathan Merriman
- Colorado State Rams
37 pancakes, 1 sack allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Jesse White
- Oklahoma Sooners
21 pancakes. |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Robert Rose
- Ohio State Buckeyes
42 tackles(20 TFL), 7 sacks, Int, 3 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Micah Johnson
- Kentucky Wildcats
105 takles(27 TFL), 9 sacks, 5 interceptions, 3 TD. |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Nick Sanders
- Kansas State Wildcats
40 tackles(TFL), 8 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles. |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Eric Ostrander
- Oklahoma Sooners
15-18 FG, Long of 50, 64-64 XP. |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Martin Dahl
- Miami Hurricanes
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Best RET |
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WR
Brian Jackson
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
766 KR yards, TD, 559 PR yards, 2 TD. |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Utah Coach
- Utah Utes
Record: 12-0. |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Ben Tate
- Auburn Tigers
238 carries, 1665 yards, 16 receptions, 327 yards, 23 total TD |
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