Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Michael Hagen - JR, right outside linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Jarrod Jean - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Michael Hagen - JR, right outside linebacker
- Travis Harris - JR, defensive tackle
- Sean Smith - SR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Bobby Robinson - JR, defensive tackle
- Antwaun Britt - JR, kicker
- Marcus Pickens - JR, cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jarrod Jean - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Derrick Jackson - FR, left end
- Kris Jensen - FR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Antwaun Britt - JR, kicker
- Marcus Pickens - JR, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Derrick Jackson - FR, left end
- Kris Jensen - FR, strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Jarrod Jean - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Derrick Jackson - FR, left end
- Kris Jensen - FR, strong safety
- Antwaun Britt - JR, kicker
- Tom Kiel - SR(RS), halfback
- Marcus Pickens - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Michael Hagen - JR, right outside linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Marcus Peterson
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
294 carries, 2129 yards, 23 TD, 9 receptions, 174 yards, 2 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Travis Robinson
- Boston College Golden Eagles
76 tackles (18 TFL), 5 sacks, 4 interceptions, 6 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Jeremy Brown
- Michigan Wolverines
236-346, 3266 yards, 57 carries, 155 yards, 42 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Anthony Burton
- Navy Midshipmen
342 carries, 2170 yards, 30 TD, 16 receptions, 354 yards, 2 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Michael Smith
- Alabama Crimson Tide
90 receptions, 1420 yards, 17 TD, 4 carries, 16 yards |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Walter Carter
- South Carolina Gamecocks
30 receptions, 556 yards, 5 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Stephen Smith
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
27 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Antoine Bailey
- Virginia Tech Hokies
17 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Joe Johnson
- Pittsburgh Panthers
61 tackles (26 TFL), 11 sacks, 1 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Travis Robinson
- Boston College Golden Eagles
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Stephen Ward
- San Jose State Spartans
44 tackles (3 TFL), 6 interceptions, 1 FF |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Carl Stephens
- Utah Utes
19-21 FG, long of 51, 36-36 extra points |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Patrick Douglas
- Ohio State Buckeyes
44 punts, 1937 yards (44 average), 1581 net yards (35.9 net avg), 67 long, 23 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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CB
Clint Foster
- South Carolina Gamecocks
755 KR yards, 463 PR yards |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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NA
Jerry Kill
- Northern Illinois Huskies
11-3 record, MAC champs |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Jeremy Brown
- Michigan Wolverines
236-346, 3266 yards, 57 carries, 155 yards, 42 total TD |
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