Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- James London - SR(RS)
, cornerback - Henry Kane - SO(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Marcus Matthews - SR, strong safety
- James London - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Antone Lloyd - SR(RS) , wide receiver
- Henry Kane - SO(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Marcus Matthews - SR, strong safety
- Antone Lloyd - SR(RS) , wide receiver
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- James London - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Henry Kane - SO(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Marcus Matthews - SR, strong safety
Freshman All-American
- Tyrone Douglas - FR(RS) , free safety
- Joe Jones - FR(RS) , middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Marcus Matthews - SR, strong safety
- Patrick Baker - SR, kicker
- James London - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Tyrone Douglas - FR(RS) , free safety
- Robert Cumbie - JR(RS) , right guard
- Henry Kane - SO(RS) , halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kyle Elliot - JR(RS), cornerback
- Matt Smith - FR(RS) , punter
- Michael Graham - FR(RS) , left guard
- Derek Barrow - SO(RS), center
- Joe Jones - FR(RS) , middle linebacker
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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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CB James London - UL Monroe Warhawks
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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 Henry Kane - UL Monroe Warhawks
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Andre Johnson
- Missouri Tigers
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Greg Rogers
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RG
Brad Phillips
- UCLA Bruins
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Terrell Thornton
- LSU Tigers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DT
Joel James
- Virginia Cavaliers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Shedrick Johnson
- UCLA Bruins
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB James London - UL Monroe Warhawks
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Trent Gardner
- Clemson Tigers
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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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HB
Jonothan Smith
- Texas Longhorns
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Charlie Weatherbie
- UL Monroe Warhawks
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Mark Hollins
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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