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QB: Chad Henne
6-2, 217, Michigan (Tr.)
Henne won the job in camp and then played like a veteran, throwing for 2,516 yards and 21 scores for the Big Ten champs. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DE: Wallace Gilberry
6-2, 251, Alabama (RS)
Unblockable at times, Wallace had 24 tackles -- 12 for losses -- and 6.5 sacks, while also forcing and recovering two fumbles. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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RB: Adrian Peterson
6-2, 210, Oklahoma (Tr.)
Arguably the most celebrated newcomer in college football since Herschel Walker, Peterson has piled up 1,671 yards and 12 TDs.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DE: Quentin Groves
6-3, 243, Auburn (RS)
A devastating pass rusher, Groves has racked up 22 tackles, including 10 for losses, and 7.5 sacks for the unbeaten Tigers. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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RB: Michael Hart
5-9, 194, Michigan (Tr.)
High school football's all-time leader in TDs, Hart made an easy transition to the college game with 1,372 yards and nine scores.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DT: Joseph Bryant
6-4, 316, Texas A&M (RS)
Size and strength made him tough to move and strong against the run. Bryant recorded 33 tackles, including 3.5 for losses.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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WR: Dwayne Jarrett
6-4, 195, USC (Tr.)
With 45 catches for 694 yards and 12 touchdowns, the silky smooth Jarrett is helping Trojans fans forget about Mike Williams. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DT: Tony Jenkins
6-3, 293, Syracuse (RS)
A force in the middle of the line for the Orange, Jenkins recorded 43 tackles and added a blocked kick and a fumble recovery. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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WR: Calvin Johnson
6-4, 225, Ga. Tech (Tr.)
Big, strong, fast and blessed with great hands, Johnson has 46 catches, a Tech freshman record, for 776 yards and six TDs.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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LB: Brian Toal
6-1, 223, Boston Coll. (Tr.)
Moved into the starting lineup midway through the season and finished as the Eagles' second-leading tackler with 70 stops. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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TE: Zach Miller
6-4, 250, Arizona State (Tr.)
With 51 catches for 524 yards and six touchdowns, Miller's numbers were as good as any tight end in the nation, regardless of class.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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LB: Dan Connor
6-3, 218, Penn State (Tr.)
Came on late in the year for a good Nittany Lions defense and finished with 85 tackles, including 4.5 for losses, and a sack. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OT: Sam Baker
6-5, 290, USC (RS)
Baker has started every game for the top-ranked Trojans and is equally good as a run blocker or when protecting QB Matt Leinart.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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LB: Brandon Siler
6-2, 230, Florida (Tr.)
Got better and better as the season progressed, finishing with 67 tackles, including 10 for losses, and two sacks. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OT: Jake Long
6-7, 335, Michigan (RS)
A starter all season, his run blocking and pass protection were major reasons why teammates Henne and Hart made this team.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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S: Ko Simpson
6-2, 180, S. Carolina (Tr.)
A major factor in his first year in Columbia with 61 tackles, six picks, three fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OG: Charlston Gray
6-3, 300, North Carolina (RS)
Started the final eight games for the ACC's second-best offense and allowed just one sack in more than 500 snaps.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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S: Anthony Reddick
6-0, 188, Miami (Tr.)
Has emerged as one of the Canes' best tacklers, recording 52 stops in nine game. Also has a blocked punt and an interception. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OG: Martin O'Donnell
6-5, 290, Illinois (RS)
Had an oustanding rookie year, grading out at better than 90 percent and registering more than 60 knockdowns.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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CB: Antoine Cason
6-1, 180, Arizona (Tr.)
Cason was a force for the Wildcats, recording 70 tackles, six pass break-ups, four interceptions and three forced fumbles. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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C: Chris Yoder
6-3, 292, Texas A&M (RS)
Started every game for the Aggies and averaged 10 knockdowns per game, including a career high of 18 against Clemson.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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CB: Roshaun Fellows
6-0, 185, Tennessee (RS)
Fellows, who has great cover skills, has team highs of three interceptions and 10 pass break-ups, as well as 34 tackles. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=4>
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P: Chris MacDonald
6-4, 214, Arizona St. (RS)
A weapon on special teams for the Sun Devils, MacDonald averaged 43.1 yards per kick and had 15 punts downed inside the 20. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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K: Travis Bell
6-0, 205, Georgia Tech (RS)
Missed his first field goal of the year before closing with 15 makes in a row, including a long of 47. Also made all 24 of his PATs. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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PR: Ted Ginn Jr.
6-0, 170, Ohio State (Tr.)
An electrifying athlete with world-class speed, Ginn averaged 26.9 yards per punt return and brought four back for touchdowns. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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KR: Prentiss Elliott
6-0, 175, Okla. State (Tr.)
Dangerous on special teams and offense, Elliott averaged 28 yards per kickoff return and scored five touchdowns in other ways. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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Utility: Michael Bumpus
5-11, 174, Wash. St. (Tr.)
Did it all for the Cougars with 35 catches for 318 yards and a score and an 11.5-yard average on punt returns, including two TDs.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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QB: Erik Ainge
6-6, 200, Tennessee (Tr.)
Showed great poise and passed for 1,452 yards and 17 TDs before being sidelined by a shoulder injury in the Vols' ninth game.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DE: Lawrence Jackson
6-5, 270, USC (RS)
Jackson's quickness has caused problems for opposing teams all season. He's recorded 28 tackles, 10 for losses, and six sacks.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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RB: Jamario Thomas
5-11, 195, North Texas (Tr.)
The nation's top rusher played in just nine games but surpassed 200 yards in six, racking up 1,709 yards and 17 touchdowns. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DE: Jason Jack
6-4, 270, Texas A&M (RS)
Quick off the edge but strong enough to play the run, Jack racked up 48 tackles, including six for losses, and two sacks.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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RB: Marshawn Lynch
5-11, 200, Cal (Tr.)
In limited time, Lynch has been explosive. He's rushed for 578 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 9.2 yards per carry.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DT: Chris Norwell
6-7, 270, Illinois (RS)
Was a bright spot for a poor Illini defensive front, recording 40 tackles, three quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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WR: Todd Blythe
6-5, 210, Iowa State (RS)
A big target, Blythe was the Cylones' deep threat and recorded 36 catches for 791 yards and a school record nine touchdowns.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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DT: Ricky Abren
6-2, 275, Kentucky (RS)
Powerful for his size, Abren had 26 tackles, including 4.5 for losses, and returned an interception for a score against Tennessee. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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WR: Ernie Wheelwright
6-5, 210, Minnesota (RS)
Provided the run-oriented Gophers with a deep threat in the passing game, hauling in 30 passes for 654 yards and seven touchdowns. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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LB: Jonathan Abbate
6-0, 247, Wake Forest (RS)
A tackling machine, Abbate led the Deacons and all ACC newcomers with 100 stops. Also forced two fumbles and had an interception. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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TE: Martin Rucker
6-5, 240, Missouri (RS)
A good blocker with the speed to get down the field, Rucker finished his rookie season with 19 catches for 263 yards and four TDs.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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LB: Jordon Dizon
6-0, 210, Colorado (Tr.)
Undersized for his position, Dizon used his quickness to rack up 77 tackles, including 5.5 for losses, for the Big 12 North champs. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OT: Barry Richardson
6-7, 350, Clemson (Tr.)
Richardson started the final seven games to become the first Tigers freshman to start at tackle since All-American Stacy Long in 1986.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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LB: Josh Williams
6-1, 231, Arkansas St. (RS)
The nation's leader among freshmen with 110 tackles, he also forced four fumbles, had 10 stops for losses and three sacks. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OT: Matt Brim
6-6, 305, Wake Forest (RS)
Big and athletic, Brim started 10 games for the Demon Deacons and graded out at better than 80 percent for the season.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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S: Japhus Brown
5-11, 193, Texas A&M (RS)
A physical, ball-hawking player, Brown piled up 58 tackles, recorded three interceptions and forced a fumble for the 7-4 Aggies. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OG: Will Arnold
6-5, 300, LSU (RS)
Arnold was a valuable reserve for a Tigers offensive line that paved the way for more than 200 rushing yards per game. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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S: Justin Harrison
5-11, 205, Illinois (Tr.)
A physical player who was great in run support, Harrison racked up 79 tackles, which ranked second on his team, and an interception. [size=+0][/size]</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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OG: Peter Graniello
6-7, 293, Arizona (RS)
Extremely versatile, Graniello started every game for the Wildcats and played at guard and tackle during the season. </TD><TD align=left width=80>
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CB: Jonathan Hefney
5-10, 172, Tennessee (Tr.)
Also a dangerous return man, Hefney has 53 tackles, 10 pass break-ups and an interception for the SEC East champs. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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C: Adam Spieker
6-3, 305, Missouri (RS)
Big, physical blocker started all 11 games and graded out at 73 percent, which was second-best among Tigers offensive linemen.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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CB: Darrelle Revis
6-0, 180, Pittsburgh (Tr.)
With 41 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and two interceptions, Revis has been a surprise for a Panthers team that is finishing strong. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center><TD bgColor=#000000 colSpan=4>
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P: Kenneth DeBauche
6-2, 212, Wisconsin (RS)
Despite several games in bad weather, he averaged 41.4 yards per punt and had 16 downed inside the 20-yard line.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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K: Connor Barth
6-1, 175, N. Carolina (Tr.)
Made 13 of 17 field goals, including a 42-yarder that beat Miami. Also set a freshman school record with a 50-yard field goal. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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PR: Danny Amendola
5-11, 174, Texas Tech (Tr.)
Returned 27 punts for an average of 13.3 yards per attempt, including a 90-yard scamper for a touchdown against Kansas State.</TD><TD align=left width=80>
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KR: Chris Davis
6-0, 175, Duke (Tr.)
A safety by trade, Davis averaged 25.8 yards on 20 kickoff returns and had a 94-yarder for a touchdown against Maryland. </TD></TR><TR bgColor=#d0ccd0><TH colSpan=5></TH></TR><TR vAlign=center bgColor=#ffffff><TD align=left width=80>
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Utility: Eddie Royal
5-10, 172, Va. Tech (Tr.)
Royal has 23 receptions for 389 yards and two TDs and averages 11.2 yards on punt returns and 27 yards on kick returns. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
