Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Chad Roberson - SO, halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Ryan Sands - SR, middle linebacker
- Anthony Terrell - JR, quarterback
- Ke'Von Ahmad - SR(RS), wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Jaeveon Cardwell - SR(RS), cornerback
- Lawrence Watkins - SR, free safety
- Ryan Sands - SR, middle linebacker
- Rashaad Johnson - JR, left outside linebacker
- Jerome Moss - SR, right tackle
- Ke'Von Ahmad - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Lawrence Keys III - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Chad Roberson - SO, halfback
- Anthony Terrell - JR, quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Johnny Miller - SO, defensive tackle
- Derrick Washington - SR, wide receiver
- Brian Clifford - SR, tight end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Andrew Smith - SO(RS), strong safety
- Bryan Miller - SR, cornerback
- Xavier King - FR(RS)
, right outside linebacker - Johnny Miller - SO, defensive tackle
- Jerome Moss - SR, right tackle
- Chad Roberson - SO, halfback
2nd Team All-American
- Eric Austin - SO, free safety
- Rashaad Johnson - JR, left outside linebacker
- Matt Brown - FR, defensive tackle
- Ke'Von Ahmad - SR(RS), wide receiver
Freshman All-American
- Xavier King - FR(RS) , right outside linebacker
- Fred Lawson - FR, Outside Linebacker
- Matt Brown - FR, defensive tackle
- David Thompson - FR(RS) , left tackle
- Eugene Watkins - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Will Langford - FR, athlete
1st Team All-Conference
- Matt Brown - FR, defensive tackle
- Johnny Miller - SO, defensive tackle
- Jerome Moss - SR, right tackle
- Mario Hall - SR(RS), left guard
- Ke'Von Ahmad - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Chad Roberson - SO, halfback
- Anthony Terrell - JR, quarterback
- Rashaad Johnson - JR, left outside linebacker
- Fred Lawson - FR, Outside Linebacker
- Xavier King - FR(RS) , right outside linebacker
- Bryan Miller - SR, cornerback
- Will McNeil - SR, cornerback
- Eric Austin - SO, free safety
- Andrew Smith - SO(RS), strong safety
- Brandon Campbell - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Eugene Watkins - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Tyler Romero - SR, center
- Marcus Clarke - SO(RS), right guard
- Jaeveon Cardwell - SR(RS), cornerback
- Nathan Anderson - JR, punter
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Chad Roberson - UTEP Miners
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Jack McCrory
- Ohio Bobcats
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Brandon Jones
- San Jose State Spartans
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Chad Roberson - UTEP Miners
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Tevailance Hunt
- TCU Horned Frogs
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Ed Moore
- Ohio Bobcats
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Troy Smith
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Troy Smith
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Roger Ramsour
- Ohio Bobcats
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Jack McCrory
- Ohio Bobcats
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Bryan Miller - UTEP Miners
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Paul Malone
- Oregon Ducks
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Trey Grant
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Best RET |
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WR Ke'Von Ahmad - UTEP Miners
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Jerrad Konz
- UTEP Miners
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB Chad Roberson - UTEP Miners
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