Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Robert Sands - SR, free safety
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Gino Gradkowski - SR(RS), center
- Joseph Madsen - JR(RS), left guard
- Robert Sands - SR, free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Geno Smith - JR, quarterback
- Daquan Hargrett - SO(RS)
, halfback - Julian Miller - SR(RS), right end
- Josh Jenkins - JR(RS), right guard
- Sidney Glover - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Keith Tandy - SR(RS), cornerback
- Adrian Williams - SO, punter
- Eain Smith - SR(RS), free safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Robert Sands - SR, free safety
- Sidney Glover - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Keith Tandy - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Stephen White - FR(RS) , wide receiver
- Shelton Pitts - FR(RS) , cornerback
- Bill Foster - FR(RS), tight end
1st Team All-Conference
- Gino Gradkowski - SR(RS), center
- Joseph Madsen - JR(RS), left guard
- Dave Akindona - FR(RS) , kicker
- Robert Sands - SR, free safety
- Bill Foster - FR(RS), tight end
- Sidney Glover - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Mark Rodgers - SR, Punt Returner
- Keith Tandy - SR(RS), cornerback
- Jorge Wright - JR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Adrian Williams - SO, punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- Eric Hall - JR, right end
- Najae Goode - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Jordan Weingart - SO(RS), left guard
- Shawne Alston - SO(RS) , halfback
- Eain Smith - SR(RS), free safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Dayne Crist
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
259 of 326, 3,079 Yds, 49 Total TDs |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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ROLB
Travis Lewis
- Oklahoma Sooners
84 Tackles, 19 TFL, 6 Sacks, 5 Int |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Dayne Crist
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
259 of 326, 3,079 Yds, 49 Total TDs |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Chris Burns
- Pittsburgh Panthers
259 Rushes, 1,791 Yds, 24 TDs |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Chris Potter
- Boise State Broncos
95 Rec, 1,211 Yds, 19 TDs |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Ryan Deehan
- Colorado Buffaloes
29 Rec, 560 Yds, 10 TDs |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
Nate Potter
- Boise State Broncos
25 Pancakes |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Eddie Ricks
- LSU Tigers
21 Pancakes |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
John Manning
- Air Force Falcons
63 Tackles, 27 TFL, 13 Sacks |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Travis Lewis
- Oklahoma Sooners
84 Tackles, 19 TFL, 6 Sacks, 5 Int |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS Robert Sands - West Virginia Mountaineers
64 Tackles, 2 TFL, 5 Int, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Jim McLaurin
- Nevada Wolfpack
27-28 FGs, Long of 51, 37-37 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Jeff Lock
- UCLA Bruins
42 Punts, 32.2 Net Yds, Long 65, 19 downed inside the 20 |
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Best RET |
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WR
AJ Green
- Georgia Bulldogs
2,470 All Purpose Yds, 20 TDs |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Bob Stoops
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Chris Rainey
- Florida Gators
271 Rushes, 1,791 Yds, 20 TDs |
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