Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- James London - JR(RS)
, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- George White - SR(RS) , cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Patrick Baker - JR, kicker
- George White - SR(RS) , cornerback
- James London - JR(RS) , cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Gregory Traina - JR(RS) , left end
- Cliff Little - SR(RS), punter
- Antone Lloyd - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Ricky Sykes - SO(RS) , halfback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- George White - SR(RS) , cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Trevor Henry - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Henry Kane - FR(RS) , halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- George White - SR(RS) , cornerback
- James London - JR(RS) , cornerback
- Cliff Little - SR(RS), punter
- A.J. Parker - SR, right guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Marcus Matthews - JR, strong safety
- Joe Taylor - SR, left guard
- Henry Kane - FR(RS) , halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Mark Hollins
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Zach Davis
- Michigan Wolverines
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Mark Hollins
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Chase Alford
- Oklahoma Sooners
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Nick Jordan
- Ole Miss Rebels
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Travis Kirby
- LSU Tigers
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Kiel Osborn
- Colorado Buffaloes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Justin Stanback
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Jeremy Jackson
- Florida State Seminoles
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Zach Davis
- Michigan Wolverines
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Adam Jones
- Tulane Green Wave
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Tom Bradshaw
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Marcus Moore
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Best RET |
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WR
Shannon Mills
- Oklahoma Sooners
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Dennis Erickson
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
David Phillips
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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