Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Derrick Jackson - JR, left end
- Kris Jensen - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Justin Harris - SR(RS), tight end
1st Team All-Conference
- Derrick Jackson - JR, left end
- Jimmy Sims - SO, wide receiver
- Kris Jensen - JR, strong safety
- Justin Harris - SR(RS), tight end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Steve Nichols - SO, halfback
- Ronald Finley - JR, left end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Marcus Robinson - FR, cornerback
- Rashad Rollins - FR, wide receiver
- Reggie Winston - SO, kicker
- Derrick Jackson - JR, left end
- Kris Jensen - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Patrick Matthews - SO, halfback
- Marvin Paris - FR, defensive tackle
Freshman All-American
- Marcus Robinson - FR, cornerback
- Rashad Rollins - FR, wide receiver
- Tez DeLoach - FR, wide receiver
- Marvin Paris - FR, defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Marcus Robinson - FR, cornerback
- Reggie Winston - SO, kicker
- Bryan Petty - SO, right guard
- Derrick Jackson - JR, left end
- Kris Jensen - JR, strong safety
- Patrick Matthews - SO, halfback
- Marvin Paris - FR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Rashad Rollins - FR, wide receiver
- Brian Roth - JR, free safety
- James Grant - JR, middle linebacker
- Rodney Foster - JR, punter
- Tim Cleveland - JR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Matt Davis
- Alabama Crimson Tide
265-421, 3435 yards, 108 carries, 632 yards, 43 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Derrick Jackson - Texas Tech Red Raiders
56 tackles (33 TFL), 25 sacks, 5 forced fumbles |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Matt Davis
- Alabama Crimson Tide
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
James Irons
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
230 carries, 1561 yards, 18 TD, 20 receptions, 301 yards, 4 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Travis Hunter
- Missouri Tigers
82 receptions, 1056 yards, 19 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Cory Williams
- Auburn Tigers
28 receptions, 578 yards, 6 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Billy Albin
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
27 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Lonnie Owens
- Oregon Ducks
20 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Derrick Jackson - Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Ben Cummings
- Virginia Tech Hokies
85 tackles (22 TFL), 8 sacks, 6 INT, 2 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Kris Jensen - Texas Tech Red Raiders
46 tackles (7 TFL), 5 sacks, 4 INT, 7 FF |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Reggie Winston - Texas Tech Red Raiders
17-22 FG (long 52), 74-75 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Darrell Hill
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
60 punts, 2599 yards (43.3 avg, long 69), 2130 net (35.5 avg), 28 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR Rashad Rollins - Texas Tech Red Raiders
358 KR yards, 1 TD, 809 PR yards, 7 TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Todd Graham
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
12-2 |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Obadiah Johnson
- Missouri Tigers
296-462, 3831 yards, 54 TD, 42 carries, 24 yards |
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