My Predictions for all the College Football Awards and the Heisman Trophy
Bednarik Award & Bronka Nagurski Award (Best Defensive Player)
Finalists
Bradley Chubb, DE – NC State
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S – Alabama
Roquan Smith, LB – Georgia
Josey Jewell, LB – Iowa (Nagurski)
Ed Oliver, DT – Houston (Nagurski)
Who Will Win: Bradley Chubb
Who Should Win
- Bradley Chubb
- Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Ed Oliver
- Micah Kiser (write-in, LB – Virginia)
- Roquan Smith
Biletnikoff Award (Best Reciever)
Finalists
James Washington – Oklahoma State
Michael Gallup – Colorado State
David Stills – West Virginia
Who Will Win: James Washington
Who Should Win
- James Washington
- David Stills
- Tre’Quan Smith (write-in UCF)
Butkus (Best Linebacker)
Finalists
Roquan Smith – Georgia
TJ Edwards – Wisconsin
Devin Bush – Michigan
Tremaine Edwards – Virginia Tech
Dorian O’Daniel – Clemson
Who Will Win: Roquan Smith
Who Should Win
- Micah Kiser (write-in Virginia)
- Roquan Smith
- Josey Jewell (write-in Iowa)
- Malik Jefferson (write-in Texas)
- Khalil Hodge (write-in Buffalo)
Davey O’Brien (Best Quarterback)
Finalists
JT Barrett – Ohio State
Baker Mayfield – Oklahoma
Mason Rudolph – Oklahoma State
Who Will Win: Baker Mayfield
Who Should Win
- Baker Mayfield
- Lamar Jackson (write-in Louisville)
- Mason Rudolph
Doak Walker (Best Running Back)
Finalists
Bryce Love – Stanford
Saquon Barkley – Penn State
Jonathan Taylor – Wisconsin
Who Will Win: Bryce Love
Who Should Win
- Bryce Love
- Rashaad Penny (write-in San Diego State)
- Saquon Barkley
Eddie Robinson (Coach of the Year)
Finalists
Bill Clark – UAB
Scott Frost – UCF
Lane Kiffin – FAU
Jeff Monken – Army
Lincoln Riley – Oklahoma
Kirby Smart – Georgia
Dabo Swinney – Clemson
Jeff Tedford – Fresno State
Who Will Win: Scott Frost
Who Should Win
- Bill Clark
- Scott Frost
- Jeff Tedford
- Lane Kiffin
- Lincoln Riley
- Kirby Smart
- Mark Richt (write-in Miami)
- Pat Fitzgerald (write-in Northwestern)
Jim Thorpe (Best Defensive Back)
Finalists
Minkah Fitzpatrick, S – Alabama
DeShon Elliot, S – Texas
Josh Jackson, CB – Iowa
Who Will Win: Minkah Fitzpatrick
Who Should Win
- Minkah Fitzpatrick
- Josh Jackson
- Quin Blanding (write-in Virginia)
John Mackey (Best Tight End)
Finalists
Mark Andrews – Oklahoma
Troy Fumagalli – Wisconsin
Mike Gesecki – Penn State
Who Will Win: Mark Andrews
Who Should Win
- Mark Andrews
- Mike Gesecki
- Troy Fumagalli
Lou Groza (Best Kicker)
Finalists
Daniel Carlson – Auburn
Dominik Eberle – Utah State
Matt Gay – Utah
Who Will Win: Daniel Carlson
Who Should Win
- Matt Gay
- Dominik Eberle
- Daniel Carlson
Outland Trophy (Best Lineman)
Finalists
Orlando Brown, T – Oklahoma
Quenton Nelson, G – Notre Dame
Ed Oliver, DT – Houston
Who Will Win: Orlando Brown
Who Should Win
- Ed Oliver
- Orlando Brown
- Christian Wilkins (write-in Clemson)
Ray Guy (Best Punter)
Finalists
JK Scott – Alabama
Mitch Wisnowsky – Utah
Michael Dickson – Texas
Who Will Win: JK Scott
Who Should Win
- JK Scott
- Michael Dickson
- Mitch Wisnowsky
Rimington (Best Center)
Finalists
Will Clapp – LSU
Billy Price – Ohio State
Bradley Bozeman – Alabama
Who Will Win: Bradley Bozeman
Who Should Win
- Billy Price
- Will Clapp
- Bradley Bozeman
Heisman Trophy/Maxwell Award (Best Player)
Finalists
Baker Mayfield, QB – Oklahoma
Lamar Jackson, QB – Louisville (Heisman Trophy Finalist)
Saquon Barkley, RB – Penn State (Maxwell Award Finalist)
Bryce Love, RB – Stanford
Who Will Win: Baker Mayfield
Who Should Win
- Baker Mayfield
- Lamar Jackson
- Bryce Love
- Rashaad Penny (write-in, RB – San Diego State)
- McKenzie Milton (write-in, QB – UCF)