Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Jeff Fuller - SO, wide receiver
- Anthony Lewis - SR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Jeff Fuller - SO, wide receiver
- Michael Shumard - SR(RS), left guard
- Anthony Lewis - SR, middle linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Vincent Williams - SR(RS), right guard
- Jordan Pugh - SR, cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Trent Hunter - SO, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Ira Rogers - FR, free safety
- Keon Furtch - FR(RS), strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Paul Freeney - SR(RS), left end
- Anthony Lewis - SR, middle linebacker
- Kellen Heard - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Trent Hunter - SO, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Von Miller - JR, right outside linebacker
- Jordan Pugh - SR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Taylor Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
J. Johnson named semi-finalist. |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
Cam Martin
- Virginia Tech Hokies
A. Lewis & V. Miller named semi-finalists. |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Taylor Potts
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
J. Johnson named semi-finalist. |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Carlos Brown
- Michigan Wolverines
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Michael Crabtree
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Luke Stocker
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
Jeff Linkenbach
- Cincinnati Bearcats
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jason Hannan
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
Mitch Unrein
- Wyoming Cowboys
P. Freeney & K. Heard named semi-finalists. |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
Corey Paredes
- Hawaii Warriors
A. Lewis & V. Miller named semi-finalists. |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Tyler Holland
- Wisconsin Badgers
T. Hunter & J. Pugh named semi-finalists. |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Daniel Lincoln
- Tennessee Volunteers
R. Williams named semi-finalist. |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Brad DeBauche
- Wisconsin Badgers
J. Baker named semi-finalist. |
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Best RET |
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CB
Scedric Moss
- Louisville Cardinals
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Josh Freeman
- Kansas State Wildcats
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