Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Jesus Christo - SO, wide receiver
- Tee Miller - JR, halfback
- Paul Rose - SR, wide receiver
- Jamar Bryant - SR, cornerback
- GT Fann - JR, wide receiver
- Gohu Skies - JR, tight end
- Bighu Sker - SO, punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- John Calvin - JR, kicker
- Lee Childs - SR, defensive tackle
- David Clark - SO, cornerback
- William Hill - SO, cornerback
- Rex Causey - SR, right end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Donnie Henderson - FR, left tackle
- Mark Medlock - FR, strong safety
- John Daugherty - JR, right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Donnie Henderson - FR, left tackle
- Mark Medlock - FR, strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Hannibal Batten - JR, quarterback
- Donnie Henderson - FR, left tackle
- Mark Medlock - FR, strong safety
- John Daugherty - JR, right outside linebacker
- James Banks - FR, right end
- Jesus Christo - SO, wide receiver
- Paul Rose - SR, wide receiver
- Jamar Bryant - SR, cornerback
- Derek O'Brien - FR, middle linebacker
- Bighu Sker - SO, punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- Raishaun Jefferson - FR, strong safety
- Heston Huwa - JR, free safety
- John Calvin - JR, kicker
- GT Fann - JR, wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Jimtavis Walker
- Oregon State Beavers
190-1,052 yards rushing, 18 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Korey Hall
- Boise State Broncos
74 Tckl, 7 Sks, 4 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Drew Tate
- Iowa Hawkeyes
3,509 yards, 36 TD passing |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Hugh Charles
- Colorado Buffaloes
347-1,586 yards rushing, 18 total TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Michael Reed
- Brigham Young Cougars
109-1,421, 14 TD receiving |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Greg Olsen
- Miami Hurricanes
19-474, 6 TD receiving |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Donnie Henderson - Trinity Bible State College Lions
116 pancake blocks |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Craig Moss
- Ohio State Buckeyes
18 pancake blocks |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Alex Ligon
- Colorado Buffaloes
57 Tckls, 9 Scks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Korey Hall
- Boise State Broncos
74 Tckl, 7 Sks, 4 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Mark Medlock - Trinity Bible State College Lions
85 Tckls, 5 Int, 4 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Garrett Hartley
- Oklahoma Sooners
21-21 FG, long 55; 34-34 PAT |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Eric Wilbur
- Florida Gators
43 punts, 47.5 yds/punt, 15 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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Lorenzo Booker
- Florida State Seminoles
40-983 KR, 34-447-1 PR |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Ralph Fridgren
- Maryland Terrapins
Undefeated 12-0 season, ACC Champion |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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John David Booty
- USC Trojans
212-302-3,014 passing, 35 total TD |
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