Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jason Wells - SR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-American
- Walt Winter - SR(RS), left end
1st Team All-Conference
- Walt Winter - SR(RS), left end
- Chris Stevens - SR, right outside linebacker
- Jason Wells - SR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Darrion Jones - SR, middle linebacker
- Cameron Elisara - JR, defensive tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Victor Aiyewa - SO, strong safety
2nd Team All-American
- Jonathan Butler - FR, cornerback
- Ryan Perkins - JR(RS), kicker
Freshman All-American
- Jason Howard - FR, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Daniel Te'o-Nesheim - JR(RS), left end
- Jonathan Butler - FR, cornerback
- Jason Wells - SR(RS), free safety
- Victor Aiyewa - SO, strong safety
- Ryan Perkins - JR(RS), kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Tyrone Duncan - SO, defensive tackle
- Desmond Davis - SR(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Darren McFadden
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Colin McCarthy
- Miami Hurricanes
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Victor Aiyewa - Washington Huskies
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Best RET |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Joe Ganz
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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