Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Devrin Young - SR, wide receiver
- Brian Randolph - JR(RS), strong safety
- Cameron Sutton - SO, cornerback
- A.J. Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Antonio Richardson - SR, left tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Devrin Young - SR, wide receiver
- Brian Randolph - JR(RS), strong safety
- Cameron Sutton - SO, cornerback
- A.J. Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Justin Coleman - SR, cornerback
- JaRon Toney - SR(RS), cornerback
- Antonio Richardson - SR, left tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- A.J. Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
- Brian Randolph - JR(RS), strong safety
- Devrin Young - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
- Jordan Williams - SR, left end
- Danny O'Brien - SO(RS), defensive tackle
- Daniel McCullers - SR(RS)
, defensive tackle - LaDarrell McNeil - SO(RS) , free safety
Freshman All-American
- James Britt - FR, kicker
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin - FR(RS) , right outside linebacker
- Paul Harris - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Joshua Dobbs - FR(RS) , quarterback
1st Team All-Conference
- Devrin Young - SR, wide receiver
- James Britt - FR, kicker
- Brian Randolph - JR(RS), strong safety
- LaDarrell McNeil - SO(RS) , free safety
- JaRon Toney - SR(RS), cornerback
- A.J. Johnson - SR, middle linebacker
- Danny O'Brien - SO(RS), defensive tackle
- Jordan Williams - SR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin - FR(RS) , right outside linebacker
- Daniel McCullers - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Antonio Richardson - SR, left tackle
- Marquez North - SO, wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Johnny Manziel - Jr.
- Texas A&M Aggies
224/302 2977 yards, 31 TDs, Int, 758 rush yards, 13 TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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CB
P.J. Williams - Jr.
- Florida State Seminoles
56 Tkls (7 TFL), Sk, 10 Ints, 12 PDef, FF, FR, 3 DTD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Johnny Manziel - Jr.
- Texas A&M Aggies
224/302 2977 yards, 31 TDs, Int, 758 rush yards, 13 TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
George Atkinson III - Sr.
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
263 atts, 1424 yards, 16 TDs, 37 recs, 513 yards, 4 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Devin Fuller - Jr.
- UCLA Bruins
66 recs, 1046 yards, 13 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Tyreese Russell - Sr.
- Eastern Michigan Eagles
59 recs, 960 yards, 11 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
Cyrus Kouandjio - Sr.
- Alabama Crimson Tide
24 Pnks, 5 Sks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jake Brendel - Jr.
- UCLA Bruins
30 Pnks, 6 Sks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
Mario Edwards - Jr.
- Florida State Seminoles
59 Tkls (28 TFL), 11.5 Sks, 6 PDef |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB A.J. Johnson - Tennessee Volunteers
90 TKls (22 TFL), 2 Sks, 3 Ints, 3 PDef, DTD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
P.J. Williams - Jr.
- Florida State Seminoles
56 Tkls (7 TFL), Sk, 10 Ints, 12 PDef, FF, FR, 3 DTD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Ka'imi Fairbairn - Jr.
- UCLA Bruins
22/25 FG, Long of 47, 62/63 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Gary Davis - Fr.
- Alabama Crimson Tide
53 Punts, Long of 71, Average 43.2, 16 Punts Inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
Brandon Williams - Jr.
- Texas A&M Aggies
873 KR Yards, TD, 276 PR Yards |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Johnny Manziel - Jr.
- Texas A&M Aggies
224/302 2977 yards, 31 TDs, Int, 758 rush yards, 13 TDs |
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