Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Darrell Smith - FR, halfback
- David Graham - SO, wide receiver
- A.J. DeShazor - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Spencer Perry - SR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Travis Brooks - SR, quarterback
- Riley Cole - SR(RS), right end
- Brad Watkins - JR, defensive tackle
- Leo Reese - JR, middle linebacker
- Simeon Rivers - SR, free safety
Freshman All-American
- Darrell Smith - FR, halfback
- Anthony Curry - FR(RS), cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Davyn Flenord - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Travis Brooks - SR, quarterback
- Darrell Smith - FR, halfback
- David Graham - SO, wide receiver
- Jonathan McNeal - FR, left tackle
- Brian Ankerson - SR(RS), center
- Andre Whitlock - SO, right guard
- Chris Henderson - SR(RS), left end
- Riley Cole - SR(RS), right end
- Ben Becker - SO(RS), right tackle
- Sean Brown - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Nick Mobley - JR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Brad Watkins - JR, defensive tackle
- Leo Reese - JR, middle linebacker
- A.J. DeShazor - JR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Spencer Perry - SR, strong safety
- Simeon Rivers - SR, free safety
- Derek Yates - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Anthony Curry - FR(RS), cornerback
- Sterrling Fisher - SR(RS), strong safety
- Steve Smith - SO, kicker
- Oscar Siegel - SO, punter
- Kevin Skinner - JR, left guard
- John Wynn - SO, wide receiver
- Kawaan Baker - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Carlos Davis - JR, halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Tyler Nevens
- San Jose State Spartans
327 Car, 1865 Yds, 28 TD, 75 Rec, 709 Yds, 5 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB A.J. DeShazor - South Alabama Jaguars
81 Tkls, 15 TFL, 7 Sks, 2 Int, 2 PBU, 1 Saf, 1 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB Travis Brooks - South Alabama Jaguars
316-422, 3488 Yds, 68 Car, 588 Yds, 56 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Tyler Nevens
- San Jose State Spartans
327 Car, 1865 Yds, 28 TD, 75 Rec, 709 Yds, 5 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR David Graham - South Alabama Jaguars
117 Rec, 1537 Yds, 28 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Carson Terrell
- Utah State Aggies
63 Rec, 850 Yds, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Jedrick Wills Jr.
- Alabama Crimson Tide
35 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Cesar Ruiz
- Michigan Wolverines
23 Pancakes, 5 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Will Evans
- Ohio Bobcats
38 Tkls, 25 TFL, 14 Sks, 2 FF, FR |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Jared Dorsa
- Ohio Bobcats
92 Tkls, 23 TFL, 6 Sks, FF, FR |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Spencer Perry - South Alabama Jaguars
58 Tkls, 8 TFL, 4 Sks, FF, 3 FR, 3 PBU, 2 Int, 1 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jake Pinegar
- Penn State Nittany Lions
27-30 FG, Long of 50, 36-36 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Brandon Williams
- Utah State Aggies
65 Punts, 33.6 Yd Net, Long 79, 21 downed inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Ke'Von Ahmad
- UTEP Miners
1496 KR Yds, 2 TD, 530 PR Yds, 1 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Brennan Reeg
- South Alabama Jaguars
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Tyler Nevens
- San Jose State Spartans
327 Car, 1865 Yds, 28 TD, 75 Rec, 709 Yds, 5 TD |
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