Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Marcus Wheeler - JR, right tackle
- Melvin Hamilton - SR, left guard
- Jeff Alexander - SR(RS)
, right tackle - Joe Bonds - JR, halfback
- Tim Ewing - SR, center
- Calvin Jones - JR(RS) , right guard
- Alex Davis - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Kyle Carter - SO, right guard
1st Team All-Conference
- Marcus Wheeler - JR, right tackle
- Melvin Hamilton - SR, left guard
- Jeff Alexander - SR(RS) , right tackle
- Joe Bonds - JR, halfback
- Tim Ewing - SR, center
- Calvin Jones - JR(RS) , right guard
- Alex Davis - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kyle Carter - SO, right guard
- Jonathan Spurlock - SO, center
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Trey Schroeder - SO, left tackle
- Justin Anderson - SR, halfback
- Melvin Hamilton - SR, left guard
- Mike Schifano - SR(RS) , free safety
- Jeff Alexander - SR(RS) , right tackle
- Tim Ewing - SR, center
- Calvin Jones - JR(RS) , right guard
- Joe Bonds - JR, halfback
- Alex Davis - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Brandon Marshall - SO, left guard
- Adam Lopez - SR(RS), punter
- Kevin Evans - SR(RS), strong safety
- Doug Wheeler - SR(RS) , right guard
Freshman All-American
- Darryl Hunt - FR, wide receiver
- Matt Horne - FR, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Trey Schroeder - SO, left tackle
- Justin Anderson - SR, halfback
- Melvin Hamilton - SR, left guard
- Mike Schifano - SR(RS) , free safety
- Brandon Sledge - SR(RS) , wide receiver
- Jeff Alexander - SR(RS) , right tackle
- Kevin Evans - SR(RS), strong safety
- Adam Lopez - SR(RS), punter
- Tim Ewing - SR, center
- Calvin Jones - JR(RS) , right guard
- Joe Bonds - JR, halfback
- Alex Davis - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Tim Ford - SO(RS), defensive tackle
- Jeff Cavka - SO, halfback
- Brandon Marshall - SO, left guard
- Jonathan Spurlock - SO, center
- Doug Wheeler - SR(RS) , right guard
- Ron Heath - JR, left end
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Chris Williams
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
268/365, 3721 Yds, 56 Car, 48 Total TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Vincent Bryant
- Florida Gators
109 Tkls, 37 TFL, 17 Sks, INt, 4 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Chris Williams
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Ernest Williams
- Maryland Terrapins
321 Car, 1767 Yds, 22 TDs, 12 REc, 204 Yds, 4 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Lawrence Shaw
- California Golden Bears
74 Rec, 1282 Yds, 21 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Damien Johnson
- Texas A&M Aggies
32 Rec, 594 Yds, 10 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT Jeff Alexander - Tennessee Volunteers
150 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Tim Ewing - Tennessee Volunteers
65 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Tyler Shelton
- Washington Huskies
65 Tkls, 27 TFL, 13 Sks, 3 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Mario Larkin
- Missouri Tigers
97 Tkls, 20 TFL, 9 Sks, Int, 4 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS Mike Schifano - Tennessee Volunteers
23 Tkls, 2 TFL, 8 Int, 3 FF, 2 TDs |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Alex Davis - Tennessee Volunteers
25/25 FG, Long of 55, 84/84 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Brian Porter
- USC Trojans
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Best RET |
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HB Joe Bonds - Tennessee Volunteers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Coach Rutgers
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights
10-2 Record |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Greg Henderson
- South Carolina Gamecocks
314/466, 4527 Yds, 49 Car, 51 Total TDs |
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