Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Ryan Dorsey - SR, halfback
- Justin Gilbert - SR(RS)
, defensive tackle - Travis Jones - SR, cornerback
- Roger McClellan - SO, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Shaun Hayden - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Ryan Dorsey - SR, halfback
- Matt Elliott - SR, wide receiver
- Justin Gilbert - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Shaun Hayden - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Travis Jones - SR, cornerback
- Roger McClellan - SO, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- D.J. Parrish - JR(RS) , right end
- Shannon Brown - SR(RS) , cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Chris Dawson - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Roger McClellan - SO, kicker
- Travis Jones - SR, cornerback
- Shaun Hayden - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- Justin Gilbert - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Joe Bennett - JR(RS) , left end
- Matt Elliott - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
- Marc Green - SR, punter
- Shannon Brown - SR(RS) , cornerback
- D.J. Parrish - JR(RS) , right end
- Paul Johnson - SR(RS), center
- Ryan Dorsey - SR, halfback
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Chris Dawson - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Marc Green - SR, punter
- Roger McClellan - SO, kicker
- Aaron Johnson - SO(RS) , free safety
- Shannon Brown - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Travis Jones - SR, cornerback
- Shaun Hayden - JR(RS) , middle linebacker
- D.J. Parrish - JR(RS) , right end
- Ira Harvey - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Justin Gilbert - SR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Joe Bennett - JR(RS) , left end
- Eric Lumpkin - SR(RS) , right tackle
- Paul Johnson - SR(RS), center
- Matt Elliott - SR, wide receiver
- Ryan Dorsey - SR, halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jimmy Palmer - SR, strong safety
- Marquis Wright - SR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Kareem Edmonds
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Joe Bennett - UCF Knights
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Kareem Edmonds
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Eric McGrew
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Derrick Barnes
- Michigan Wolverines
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Adam Williams
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C
David Alford
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
David Alford
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Joe Bennett - UCF Knights
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Luke McNeil
- North Carolina Tar Heels
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Kevin Holly
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Roger McClellan - UCF Knights
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P Marc Green - UCF Knights
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Best RET |
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WR Chris Dawson - UCF Knights
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Todd Berry
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Kareem Edmonds
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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