Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Joey Cole - JR(RS), left guard
- Lance Thompson - SR, right guard
2nd Team All-American
- Antonio Tate - JR
, free safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Joey Cole - JR(RS), left guard
- Lance Thompson - SR, right guard
- Jason Bell - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Antonio Tate - JR , free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Justin Neal - FR, kicker
- Jon Watson - SR(RS), left tackle
- Joey Cole - JR(RS), left guard
- Lance Thompson - SR, right guard
- Cole Petty - SR, right tackle
- Damarcus Smith - SR, right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Stephen Barrett - JR, wide receiver
- Gary Landry - SO, center
- Brad Griffin - SR, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Kevin Cumbie - FR, halfback
- Justin Neal - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- Cole Petty - SR, right tackle
- Jason Bell - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Damarcus Smith - SR, right outside linebacker
- Brad Griffin - SR, cornerback
- Stephen Barrett - JR, wide receiver
- Jon Watson - SR(RS), left tackle
- Joey Cole - JR(RS), left guard
- Justin Neal - FR, kicker
- Gary Landry - SO, center
- Lance Thompson - SR, right guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Aaron Henderson - SR, halfback
- Mike Mathis - JR, strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Adam Dargan
- Indiana Hoosiers
235/300, 3329 Yds, 103 Car, 211 Yds, 40 Total TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB Damarcus Smith - Tennessee Volunteers
71 Tkls, 23 TFL, 10 Sks, Int, 12 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Adam Dargan
- Indiana Hoosiers
235/300, 3329 Yds, 103 Car, 211 Yds, 40 Total TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Shannon brown
- Ohio State Buckeyes
290 car, 1466 Yds, 16 TD, 6 Rec, 218 Yds, TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Billy Bradford
- Hawaii Warriors
83 Rec, 1482 Yds, 12 TD, 3 Car, 14 Yds |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Evan Clifford
- New Mexico State Aggies
36 Rec, 819 Yds, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Jon Watson - Tennessee Volunteers
125 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Joel Harrell
- Maryland Terrapins
29 Panackes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Scott Whitfield
- Baylor Bears
54 Tkls, 22 TFL, 9 Sks, Int, 4 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
James Roberson
- Kent State Golden Flashes
71 Tkls, 19 TFL, 8 Sks, 4 Int, 3 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Ryan Jefferson
- Florida Gators
24 Tkls, 3 TFL, 5 Int, FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Eric Nicholson
- Alabama Crimson Tide
21-26 FG, Long of 47, 29/30 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Dwight Williams
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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CB
Brian Kellner
- Virginia Tech Hokies
26 Tkls, 3 Int, FF 48 KR, 1117 Yds, 0 TD 48 PR, 483 Yds, 0 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Baylor's coach
- Baylor Bears
12-0 record. |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Adam Dargan
- Indiana Hoosiers
235/300, 3329 Yds, 103 Car, 211 Yds, 40 Total TDs |
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