Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brian James - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- John Hall - SR(RS)
, cornerback - Caleb Frank - JR, kicker
- Mike Mackey - JR(RS) , halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Tim Walker - SO(RS) , halfback
- John Hall - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Caleb Frank - JR, kicker
- Mike Mackey - JR(RS) , halfback
- Brian James - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Antonio Jackson - SR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Andy Smiley - SR(RS) , halfback
- Troy Brown - SR(RS) , cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- John Hall - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Mike Bratton - JR, cornerback
- Brian James - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- Antonio Jackson - SR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Kevin Carter - JR(RS) , center
- Mike Mackey - JR(RS) , halfback
- Andy Smiley - SR(RS) , halfback
- Terry Pugh - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
Freshman All-American
- Lee Byrd - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Harvey Bradley - FR, defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Antonio Jackson - SR(RS) , middle linebacker
- John Hall - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Kevin Carter - JR(RS) , center
- Mike Bratton - JR, cornerback
- Caleb Frank - JR, kicker
- Andy Smiley - SR(RS) , halfback
- Brian James - SR(RS), left end
- Justin Bozeman - SO(RS), left guard
- Terry Pugh - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- J.J. Walker - JR(RS) , right guard
- Mike Mackey - JR(RS) , halfback
- Matt Wade - SR(RS), left tackle
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Larry Poland
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
HB Andy Smiley 8th |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Brian James - Tennessee Volunteers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Larry Poland
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jared Graham
- Ohio Bobcats
Andy Smiley 3rd |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Jim Fry
- Florida Gators
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jeff Haynes
- Florida Gators
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
T.J. Carr
- Virginia Tech Hokies
LG Justin Bozeman 2nd; C Kevin Carter 9th; RT Byron Mason 11th |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Calvin Louis
- Ohio State Buckeyes
Kevin Carter 2nd |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Brian James - Tennessee Volunteers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Cody Smirh
- LSU Tigers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Robert Noel
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
John Hall 2nd |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Caleb Frank - Tennessee Volunteers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
William Hines
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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Best RET |
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CB Mike Bratton - Tennessee Volunteers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Rich Rodriguez
- Michigan Wolverines
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
John Justice
- Florida Gators
2. Larry Poland (QB) Nebraska; 3. Jim Fry (WR), Florida; 4. Brian James (DE) Tennessee; 5. Skyler Bennett (WR) |
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