Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Nate Brady - SR(RS), left end
- Andre Carlton - SR, left tackle
- Charles Fritz - SR(RS), left guard
- Antonio Weber - JR(RS), center
- Jim Turner - JR(RS), right guard
- Jonathan Dixon - JR(RS)
, right tackle
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Nate Brady - SR(RS), left end
- Victor Harrell - JR, cornerback
- James Jacobs - JR, cornerback
- Andre Carlton - SR, left tackle
- Charles Fritz - SR(RS), left guard
- Antonio Weber - JR(RS), center
- Jim Turner - JR(RS), right guard
- Jonathan Dixon - JR(RS) , right tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Aaron London - JR(RS), right guard
- Carlos Walker - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- David Archie - JR(RS) , left end
- Kevin Thomas - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Steve McCall - FR, kicker
- Andre Carlton - SR, left tackle
- Charles Fritz - SR(RS), left guard
- Antonio Weber - JR(RS), center
- Jim Turner - JR(RS), right guard
- Jonathan Dixon - JR(RS) , right tackle
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Robert Ray - FR, right guard
- Steve McCall - FR, kicker
1st Team All-Conference
- David Archie - JR(RS) , left end
- Kevin Thomas - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Steve McCall - FR, kicker
- Andre Carlton - SR, left tackle
- Charles Fritz - SR(RS), left guard
- Antonio Weber - JR(RS), center
- Jim Turner - JR(RS), right guard
- Jonathan Dixon - JR(RS) , right tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Matt Roach - JR(RS) , free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Taurean Thomas
- Miami Hurricanes
224-311, 3776 Yds, 47 Car, 42 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE David Archie - Tennessee Volunteers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Taurean Thomas
- Miami Hurricanes
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Carlos Roberts
- TCU Horned Frogs
260 Car, 1458 Yds, 21 TD, 14 Rec, 210 Yds, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Peter Robbins
- Hawaii Warriors
92 Rec, 1399 Yds, 20 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Alex Clarett
- Boston College Golden Eagles
27 Rec, 684 Yds, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Andre Carlton - Tennessee Volunteers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Antonio Weber - Tennessee Volunteers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE David Archie - Tennessee Volunteers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Brent Henderson
- Brigham Young Cougars
95 Tkls, 27 TFL, 10 Sks, Int, 5 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Carl McCoy
- LSU Tigers
33 Tkls, 9 TFL, 4 Sks, Int, 2 FF |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Steve McCall - Tennessee Volunteers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Cody Jordan
- Missouri Tigers
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Best RET |
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WR
Matthew Lee
- New Mexico State Aggies
107 Rec, 1527 Yds, 18 Total TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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ULL Coach
- UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns
12-0 Record, Sun Belt Champs, Top 10 Ranking |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Paul Barnes
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
262-327, 3729 Yds, 57 Car, 32 Yds, 41 Total TD |
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