Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jock Sanders - SR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Noel Devine - SR, halfback
- Chris Neild - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Mark Rodgers - JR, Punt Returner
2nd Team All-Conference
- Will Johnson - SR, tight end
- Robert Sands - JR, free safety
- Jock Sanders - SR, wide receiver
- Eric Jobe - SR(RS), center
- Josh Jenkins - SO(RS), right guard
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Robert Sands - JR, free safety
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Daquan Hargrett - FR(RS)
, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Noel Devine - SR, halfback
- Joseph Madsen - SO(RS), left guard
- Robert Sands - JR, free safety
- Will Johnson - SR, tight end
- Eric Jobe - SR(RS), center
2nd Team All-Conference
- Brantwon Bowser - SR(RS), cornerback
- Gino Gradkowski - JR(RS), center
- Daquan Hargrett - FR(RS) , halfback
- Adrian Williams - FR, punter
- Sidney Glover - JR(RS) , strong safety
- Chris Neild - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Eain Smith - JR(RS), free safety
- Josh Jenkins - SO(RS), right guard
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Jonathan Dwyer
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
293 Rushes, 2,010 Yards, 29 TD, 16 Rec, 248 Yds, 4 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB
Tray Blackmon
- Auburn Tigers
75 Tackles, 20 TFL, 5 Sacks, 7 Int, 2 FF, 3 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Steven Sheffield
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
325 of 450, 4,202 Yds, 83 Carries, 109 Yds, 47 Total TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Jonathan Dwyer
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
293 Rushes, 2,010 Yds, 29 TD, 16 Rec, 248 Yds, 4 TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Greg Salas
- Hawaii Warriors
110 Rec, 1,509 Yds, 21 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
James Casey
- Rice Owls
81 Rec, 1,208 Yards, 8 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Marcel Jones
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
30 Pancakes |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Mike Caputo
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
22 Pancakes |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Chris Walker
- Tennessee Volunteers
48 Tackles, 23 TFL, 10 Sacks, 2 Int, FF, TD |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Tray Blackman
- Auburn Tigers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS Robert Sands - West Virginia Mountaineers
54 Tackles, 2 TFL, 7 Int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Shawn Roberts
- Michigan Wolverines
19 of 22 FG, Long of 52, 62 of 64 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Johnny Hekker
- Oregon State Beavers
41 Punts, 35.7 Net Avg, Long of 70, 16 Downed inside Opp 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
Trevor Patterson
- New Mexico Lobos
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Pet Carroll
- USC Trojans
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Jonathan Dwyer
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
293 Rushes, 2,010 Yards, 29 TD, 16 Rec, 248 Yards, 4 TD |
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