Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jason Washington - SR(RS)
, cornerback - Cedric Sullivan - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Tyrone Douglas - SR(RS) , free safety
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Lamont McNeal - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Jason Washington - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Cedric Sullivan - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Tyrone Douglas - SR(RS) , free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ron McKinney - JR, kicker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Lamont McNeal - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Cedric Sullivan - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Matt Smith - SR(RS) , punter
- Tyrone Douglas - SR(RS) , free safety
2nd Team All-American
- Lucas Fontenot - SO(RS) , strong safety
Freshman All-American
- Ross White - FR(RS) , left end
- Mark Leffew - FR(RS) , halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Ron McKinney - JR, kicker
- Lamont McNeal - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Ross White - FR(RS) , left end
- Lucas Fontenot - SO(RS) , strong safety
- Jason Washington - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Cedric Sullivan - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Matt Smith - SR(RS) , punter
- Mark Leffew - FR(RS) , halfback
- Tyrone Douglas - SR(RS) , free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Stewart Perez - FR(RS) , right end
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Tom Simmons
- Auburn Tigers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Paul Hines
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Tom Simmons
- Auburn Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Alex Hampton
- Wisconsin Badgers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
John Walker
- Colorado Buffaloes
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Trey Holley
- Houston Cougars
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Barrett Smith
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
David Ward
- Texas Longhorns
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Derek Lawrence
- South Florida Bulls
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Paul Hines
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS Tyrone Douglas - UL Monroe Warhawks
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
James Ross
- Central Florida Golden Knights
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Stephen Butler
- Michigan Wolverines
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Best RET |
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WR
Walter Lewis
- Utah State Aggies
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Rich Rodriguez
- Michigan Wolverines
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Alex Hampton
- Wisconsin Badgers
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