Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Noel Devine - SO, halfback
- Mortty Ivy - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Pat White - SR(RS), quarterback
- Greg Isdaner - JR(RS), left guard
- Jake Figner - SR(RS), right guard
- Pat McAfee - SR, kicker
- Selvish Capers - JR(RS), right tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- John Bradshaw - SR(RS), left guard
- Quinton Andrews - JR(RS), strong safety
- Reed Williams - SR, middle linebacker
- Ryan Stanchek - SR(RS), left tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Robert Sands - FR, free safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Scooter Berry - SO(RS), defensive tackle
- Ryan Stanchek - SR(RS), left tackle
- Brandon Hogan - SO, cornerback
- Pat McAfee - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Mortty Ivy - SR(RS), right outside linebacker
- Jake Figner - SR(RS), right guard
- Mike Dent - SR(RS), center
- Selvish Capers - JR(RS), right tackle
- Robert Sands - FR, free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Max Hall
- Brigham Young Cougars
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Nevin McKenzie
- Tennessee Volunteers
59 Tackles, 14 TFL, 5 Sacks, 5 Int |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Max Hall
- Brigham Young Cougars
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
LeSean McCoy
- Pittsburgh Panthers
242 Rushes, 1,628 Yards, 17 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Jeremy Maclin
- Missouri Tigers
88 Rec, 1,321 Yards, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jermaine Gresham
- Oklahoma Sooners
43 Rec, 754 Yards, 7 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
David Brown
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
38 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Dallas Reynolds
- Brigham Young Cougars
24 Pancakes, 6 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Josh Shaw
- Idaho Vandals
67 Tackles, 23 TFL, 10 Sacks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Nevin McKenzie
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Nic Harris
- Oklahoma Sooners
37 Tackles, 13 TFL, 4 Sacks, 4 Int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Caleb Sturgis
- Florida Gators
19/21 FG, 68/68 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chas Henry
- Florida Gators
47 Punts, 31.6 Net Yards, 73 Long, 14 Inside the 20 Yard Line |
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Best RET |
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WR
Jeremy Maclin
- Missouri Tigers
1 PR TD, 11.1 Avg |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Max Hall
- Brigham Young Cougars
275 of 360, 3 TD, 4,714 Yards, 46 TD, 4 Int |
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