Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Tyler Mabry - SO, left tackle
- Ekom Udofia - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Clinton Snyder - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Austin Yancy - SR, strong safety
- Joe Dembersky - JR(RS), right guard
- Kris Evans - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Ekom Udofia - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Clinton Snyder - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Marcus Rance - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Austin Yancy - SR, strong safety
- Joe Dembersky - JR(RS), right guard
- Kris Evans - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jim Dray - SR(RS), tight end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
J. Calhoun
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
J. Franklin
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
J. Sneed
- Ole Miss Rebels
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
J. Calhoun
- Oklahoma Sooners
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
R. Harris
- Kansas Jayhawks
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
J. Gresham
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
G. Gradowski
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
E. Jobe
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
B. Williams
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
J. Franklin
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
J. Powers
- Auburn Tigers
C. Gatewood was Runner-Up B. McNally got 3rd. K. Evans was 4th. |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
R. Jackson
- Clemson Tigers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
R. Shoemaker
- Auburn Tigers
D. Zychlinski was 5th. |
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Best RET |
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WR
R. Johnson
- USC Trojans
H. Brown was 7th. |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
J. Calhoun
- Oklahoma Sooners
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