Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Donnie Henderson - SO, left tackle
- Mark Medlock - SO, strong safety
- John Daugherty - SR, right outside linebacker
- Jesus Christo - JR, wide receiver
- Heston Huwa - SR, free safety
2nd Team All-American
- Bighu Sker - JR, punter
1st Team All-Conference
- Donnie Henderson - SO, left tackle
- Mark Medlock - SO, strong safety
- John Daugherty - SR, right outside linebacker
- James Banks - SO, right end
- Hannibal Batten - SR, quarterback
- Derek O'Brien - SO, middle linebacker
- Jesus Christo - JR, wide receiver
- Heston Huwa - SR, free safety
- John Calvin - SR, kicker
- David Clark - JR, cornerback
- Bighu Sker - JR, punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- Anthony Curtis - SO, right end
- Victor Suber - SO, right outside linebacker
- Corey Williams - SO, halfback
- Raishaun Jefferson - SO, strong safety
- Carson Montgomery - JR, wide receiver
- William Hill - JR, cornerback
- Joseph Faulkner - JR, kicker
- GT Fann - SR, wide receiver
- Dandy Bone - JR, defensive tackle
- Gohu Skies - SR, tight end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Paul Hubbard - SR, wide receiver
- Rolly Lumbala - JR, halfback
- Donnie Henderson - SO, left tackle
- John Daugherty - SR, right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Shawn Lane - FR, free safety
- Shane Ransom - FR, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Rasheed Leonard - FR, quarterback
- Nic Ross - FR, halfback
- Shawn Lane - FR, free safety
- Shane Ransom - FR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
317-424-4,668, 52 TD passing |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB John Daugherty - Trinity Bible State College Lions
125 Tckls, 13 Sack, 6 Int |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Graham Harrell
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
317-424-4,668, 52 TD passing |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Rolly Lumbala - Trinity Bible State College Lions
297-1,932 rush, 42-442 recv, 28 Total TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Danny Amendola
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
104-1,666-19 TD recv |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Greg Olsen
- Miami Hurricanes
24-411-8 TD recv |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Donnie Henderson - Trinity Bible State College Lions
111 Pancakes, 5 Sacks |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Antoine Caldwell
- Alabama Crimson Tide
27 Pancakes, 2 Sacks |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Doug Worthington
- Ohio State Buckeyes
46 Tckl, 7 Sack |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB John Daugherty - Trinity Bible State College Lions
125 Tckls, 13 Sack, 6 Int |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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Japhus Brown
- Texas A&M Aggies
67 Tckls, 3 Int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Jason Giannini
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
20-22 FG, LG 54; 35-35 PAT |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Cody Freeby
- Oklahoma Sooners
43 punts, 46.6 yds/punt, 20 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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Matt Caddell
- Alabama Crimson Tide
41-917 Kick Ret, 31-361-1 Punt Ret |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Richard Hemmen
- Trinity Bible State College Lions
9-4 Season Record |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Danny Amendola
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
104-1,666-19 TD recv |
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