Chuck Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year)
Finalists: Vic Beasley, Clemson; Joey Bosa, Ohio State; Scooby Wright III, Arizona
Pick: Scooby Wright III
Biletnikoff Award (outstanding receiver)
Finalists: Amari Cooper, Alabama; Rashard Higgins, Colorado State; Kevin White, West Virginia
Pick: Amari Cooper
Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award (nation’s outstanding place-kicker)
Finalists: Roberto Aguayo, Florida State; Brad Craddock, Maryland; Josh Lambert, West Virginia
Pick: Robert Aguayo
Ray Guy Award (punter of the year)
Finalists: Tom Hackett, Utah; JK Scott, Alabama; Austin Rehkow, Idaho
Pick: JK Scott
Maxwell Award (Player of the Year)
Finalists: Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin; Marcus Mariota, Oregon; Dak Prescott, Mississippi State
Pick: Marcus Mariota
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award (nation’s best quarterback)
Finalists: Trevone Boykin, TCU; Marcus Mariota, Oregon; Dak Prescott, Mississippi State
Pick: Marcus Mariota
Outland Trophy (nation’s most outstanding interior lineman)
Finalists: Malcom Brown, Texas; Reese Dismukes, Auburn; Brandon Scherff, Iowa
Pick: Brandon Scherff
Rimington Award (outstanding center)
Finalists: Jack Allen, Michigan State; David Andrews, Georgia; BJ Finney, Kansas State; Andy Gallik, Boston College; Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
Pick: Hroniss Grasu
Jim Thorpe Award (nation’s best defensive back)
Finalists: Landon Collins, Alabama; Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon; Gerod Holliman, Louisville
Pick: Gerod Holliman
Doak Walker Award (nation’s best running back)
Finalists: Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska; Tevin Coleman, Indiana; Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
Pick: Melvin Gordon
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