Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jack Ikegwuonu - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Jonathan Casillas - SR, right outside linebacker
- Allen Langford - SR(RS), cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Travis Beckum - SR, tight end
- Matthew Shaughnessy - SR, right end
- Jack Ikegwuonu - SR(RS), cornerback
- Allen Langford - SR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Lance Smith - JR, halfback
- Elijah Hodge - JR(RS), middle linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Quincy Landingham - SO, strong safety
- Pete Stewart - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Jack Ikegwuonu - SR(RS), cornerback
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Quincy Landingham - SO, strong safety
- Pete Stewart - JR, kicker
- Travis Beckum - SR, tight end
- Elijah Hodge - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Jack Ikegwuonu - SR(RS), cornerback
- Kim Royston - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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F. Jones
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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J. Robinson
- Florida State Seminoles
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
T. Tebow
- Florida Gators
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
F. Jones
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
D. Bess
- Hawaii Warriors
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
M. Bennet
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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A. Greenlee
- Florida State Seminoles
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
J. Cordle
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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L. Houston
- Texas Longhorns
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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M. Ball
- Florida State Seminoles
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
J. Robinson
- Florida State Seminoles
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Pete Stewart - Wisconsin Badgers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
B. Bowden
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Best RET |
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HB
F. Jones
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
V. Hazelton
- USC Trojans
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