Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Andrew Henry - SO, quarterback
- Darrell Smith - JR, halfback
- Gavin Garcia - JR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- David Graham - SR, wide receiver
- Jeremy Keith - SO, right end
- Dan Fenner - JR, cornerback
- David Woods - SO, strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Andrew Henry - SO, quarterback
- Darrell Smith - JR, halfback
- David Graham - SR, wide receiver
- Gavin Garcia - JR(RS), left end
- Jeremy Keith - SO, right end
- Dan Fenner - JR, cornerback
- Keith Gallmon - SR(RS), free safety
- David Woods - SO, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Mo Edwards Jr. - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Dominic Smith - JR, strong safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Gavin Garcia - JR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- David Woods - SO, strong safety
- Brian Parks - JR, defensive tackle
- Jeremy Keith - SO, right end
- David Graham - SR, wide receiver
- Darrell Smith - JR, halfback
- Andrew Henry - SO, quarterback
Freshman All-American
- Clayton Blankenship - FR, left outside linebacker
- Chris James - FR, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Dan Fenner - JR, cornerback
- Steve Smith - SR, kicker
- David Woods - SO, strong safety
- Keith Gallmon - SR(RS), free safety
- Anthony Curry - JR(RS), cornerback
- Adam Bass - SR, middle linebacker
- Brian Parks - JR, defensive tackle
- Jeremy Keith - SO, right end
- Gavin Garcia - JR(RS), left end
- Ben Becker - SR(RS), right tackle
- Mark Russell - JR(RS), tight end
- David Graham - SR, wide receiver
- Darrell Smith - JR, halfback
- Andrew Henry - SO, quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Clayton Blankenship - FR, left outside linebacker
- Oscar Siegel - SR, punter
- Dominic Smith - JR, strong safety
- Andre Whitlock - SR, right guard
- Josh McCulloch - SR(RS), center
- Jonathan McNeal - JR, left tackle
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Chad Roberson
- UTEP Miners
350 Car, 2638 Yds, 51 TD, 45 Rec, 320 Yds, 2 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Jack McCrory
- Ohio Bobcats
132 Tkls, 40 TFL, 11 Sks, 2 FF, 2 INT |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Brandon Jones
- San Jose State Spartans
278-398, 4120 Yds, 154 Car, 1116 Yds, 60 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Chad Roberson
- UTEP Miners
350 Car, 2638 Yds, 51 TD, 45 Rec, 320 Yds, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Tevailance Hunt
- TCU Horned Frogs
62 Rec, 1126 Yds, 20 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Ed Moore
- Ohio Bobcats
131 Rec, 1905 Yds, 14 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
Troy Smith
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
8 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Troy Smith
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
8 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Roger Ramsour
- Ohio Bobcats
46 Tkls, 26 TFL, 20 Sks, FF, TD |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Jack McCrory
- Ohio Bobcats
132 Tkls, 40 TFL, 11 Sks, 2 FF, 2 INT |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Bryan Miller
- UTEP Miners
44 Tkls, 3 TFL, 2 Sks, 2 FF, 7 INT |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Paul Malone
- Oregon Ducks
19-20 FG, Long of 54, 39-39 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Trey Grant
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
47 Punts, 35.8 Yd Net, Long 74, 17 Downed Inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Ke'Von Ahmad
- UTEP Miners
2131 KR Yds, 6 TD, 734 PR Yds, 2 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Jerrad Konz
- UTEP Miners
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Chad Roberson
- UTEP Miners
350 Car, 2638 Yds, 51 TD, 45 Rec, 320 Yds, 2 TD |
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