Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Michael Cook - JR, right guard
- Michael Clark - SO, halfback
- Ryan Smith - JR, cornerback
- Mike Ryan - SO, center
- Jonathan Brown - SO, left guard
- Cale Spencer - SO, right tackle
- Reggie Thomas - SR, left end
- Demetrius Cline - SO, cornerback
- Marcus Lloyd - SO, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Reggie Barnes - JR, right outside linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Michael Cook - JR, right guard
- Michael Clark - SO, halfback
- Ryan Smith - JR, cornerback
- Mike Ryan - SO, center
- Jonathan Brown - SO, left guard
- Nic Ross - SR, halfback
- Reggie Thomas - SR, left end
- Trey Madison - FR, cornerback
- Jason Collins - FR, right tackle
- Ernest Newsome - FR, punter
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Chris Campbell
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
1716 yds rushing, 27 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Reggie Thomas - Trinity Bible State College Lions
37 Tackles, 22 Sacks |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Jeff Bush
- Hawaii Warriors
4532 yds passing, 42 TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Chris Campbell
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
1716 yds rushing, 27 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Tyler Harrison
- New Mexico State Aggies
95 catches, 1437 yds, 19 total TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Christian Richardson
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
27 catches, 545 yds, 7 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RG Michael Cook - Trinity Bible State College Lions
78 pancakes, 5 sacks |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Michael Dukes
- Tennessee Volunteers
23 pancakes, 4 sacks |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Reggie Thomas - Trinity Bible State College Lions
37 Tackles, 22 Sacks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Charles McCray
- Central Michigan Chippewas
105 tackles, 4 sacks |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Ryan Smith - Trinity Bible State College Lions
57 tackles, 6 int, 5 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Tevita Respress
- USC Trojans
21-23 FG, 40-41 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Ernest Newsome - Trinity Bible State College Lions
9 punts, 55.7 yds/punt; 4 KO TB |
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Best RET |
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Brandon Bradley
- LSU Tigers
41-945 KO, 31-455-1 PR |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Richard Hemmen
- Trinity Bible State College Lions
10-2 regular season, 3rd consecutive WAC Championship |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Chris Campbell
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
1716 yds rushing, 27 TD |
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