Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- David Andrews - JR(RS), left tackle
- Caleb Newsome - SO(RS), left guard
- Justin Neal - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- David Andrews - JR(RS), left tackle
- Caleb Newsome - SO(RS), left guard
- Fred McNeal - SR(RS), right end
- Willie Boyd - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Justin Neal - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Tre Jordan - SR, halfback
- Marty Morales - JR, wide receiver
- Greg Davis - JR(RS)
, left end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Justin Neal - JR, kicker
- David Andrews - JR(RS), left tackle
- Caleb Newsome - SO(RS), left guard
- Chris Brown - JR, center
- Alex McDaniel - JR(RS), right guard
- Tom McDaniel - SO(RS), right tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Tre Jordan - SR, halfback
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Tom McDaniel - SO(RS), right tackle
- Jerome James - SO(RS), cornerback
- Justin Neal - JR, kicker
- Tre Jordan - SR, halfback
- David Andrews - JR(RS), left tackle
- Caleb Newsome - SO(RS), left guard
- Chris Brown - JR, center
- Alex McDaniel - JR(RS), right guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- James Huff - SR(RS), left end
- Scott McKinney - SR(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Josh White
- USC Trojans
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Andrew Spinner
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
73 Tkls, 18 TFL, 7 Sks, 3 Int, 10 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Josh White
- USC Trojans
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Micah McFadden
- Baylor Bears
283 Car, 1634 Yds, 25 Rec, 343 Yds, 23 Total TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Lionel Johnson
- Brigham Young Cougars
101 Rec, 1575 Yds, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Brandon Davidson
- Purdue Boilermakers
34 Rec, 601 Yds, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT David Andrews - Tennessee Volunteers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Chris Brown - Tennessee Volunteers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Cory Dawson
- Georgia Bulldogs
59 Tkls, 20 TFL, 10 Sks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Andrew Spinner
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
73 Tkls, 18 TFL, 7 Sks, 3 Int, 10 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Paul Bass
- Purdue Boilermakers
28 Tkls, 10 Int, 2 FF |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Justin Neal - Tennessee Volunteers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chris Olson
- Tulane Green Wave
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Best RET |
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CB
Gemara Brown
- Michigan State Spartans
27 Tkls, 4 Int, 2 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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NMSU Coach
- New Mexico State Aggies
10-1 Record, WAC Champs |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Josh White
- USC Trojans
238-314, 4043 Yds, 46 Car, 50 Total TD |
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