Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Chris Gould - SR, punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- Clint Sintim - JR, left outside linebacker
- Chris Gorham - SR(RS), cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Chris Long - SR, left end
- Clint Sintim - JR, left outside linebacker
- Jamaal Jackson - SR, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Jordy Lipsey - SR(RS), center
- Eugene Monroe - JR, left tackle
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Chris Long - SR, left end
- Clint Sintim - JR, left outside linebacker
- Jamaal Jackson - SR, strong safety
- Jordy Lipsey - SR(RS), center
- Chase Burns - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Eugene Monroe - JR, left tackle
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
DeMyron Martin
- SMU Mustangs
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB Clint Sintim - Virginia Cavaliers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Justin Willis
- SMU Mustangs
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
DeMyron Martin
- SMU Mustangs
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Davone Bess
- Hawaii Warriors
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Tony Moeaki
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Eric Davis
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Jonathan Luigs
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Chris Long - Virginia Cavaliers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB Clint Sintim - Virginia Cavaliers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Jamaal Jackson - Virginia Cavaliers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Hunter Lawrence
- Texas Longhorns
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Ken DeBauche
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Best RET |
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HB
DeMyron Martin
- SMU Mustangs
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Kyle Kimmons
- SMU Mustangs
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Justin Willis
- SMU Mustangs
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