The 2015 college football season has drawn to a close, and the nation’s best players have are being recognized for their exceptional seasons. Here’s your recap:
Heisman
Derrick Henry, (Jr., Alabama RB)
Deshaun Watson, (So., Clemson QB)
Christian McCaffrey, (So., Stamford RB)
Winner: Derrick Henry
Maxwell Award (College Payer of the Year)
Derrick Henry, (Jr., Alabama RB)
Deshaun Watson, (So., Clemson QB)
Christian McCaffrey, (So., Stamford RB)
Winner: Derrick Henry
Chuck Bendarik Award (Defensive Player of the Year)
Tyler Matakevick (Sr., Temple)
Carl Nassib (Sr., Penn State)
Reggie Ragland (Sr., Alabama)
Winner: Tyler Matakevick
Biletnikoff Award (Outstanding Receiver)
Corey Coleman (Jr., Baylor)
Josh Docton (Sr., TCU)
Laquon Treadwell (Jr., Mississippi)
Winner: Corey Coleman
Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award (Nation’s Outstanding Placekicker)
Daniel Carlson (So., Auburn)
Jake Elliott (Jr., Memphis)
Ka’imi Fairbairn (Sr., UCLA)
Winner: Ka’imi Fairbairn
Ray Guy Award (College Punter of the Year)
Michael Carrizosa (So., San Jose State)
Tom Hackett (Sr., Utah)
Hayden Hunt (RS Jr., Colorado State)
Winner: Tom Hackett
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award (Nation’s Best Quarterback)
Trevone Boykin (Sr., TCU)
Baker Mayfield (Jr., Oklahoma)
Deshuan Watson (S0., Clemson)
Winner: Deshaun Watson
Outland Trophy (Nation’s Most Outstanding Interior Lineman)
Spencer Drango (Sr., Baylor)
Joshua Garnett (Sr., Stanford)
A’Shawn Robinson (Jr., Alabama)
Winner: Joshua Garnett
Jim Thorpe Award (Nation’s Best Defensive Back)
Jeremy Cash (RS Sr., Duke)
Vernon Hargreaves III (Jr., Florida)
Desmond King (Jr., Iowa)
Winner: Desmond King
Doak Walker Award (Nation’s Premier Running Back)
Leonard Fournette (So., LSU)
Derrick Henry (Jr., Alabama)
Christian McCaffrey, (So., Stamford RB)
Winner: Derrick Henry
Walter Camp Award (Player of the Year)
Winner: Derrick Henry
Home Depot Coach of the Year
Winner: Dabo Swinney, Clemson
John Mackey Award (Nation’s Outstanding Tight End)
Winner: Hunter Henry, Arkansas
Rimington Trophy, Most Outstanding Center
Winner: Ryan Kelly, Alabama
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (Defensive Player of the Year)
Winner: Tyler Matakevich, Temple
Wuerffel Trophy (Community Service)
Winner: Ty Darlington, Oklahoma
Broyles Award, Assistant Coach of the Year
Winner: Lincoln Ridley, Oklahoma
Lombardi Award (Top Lineman)
Winner: Carl Nassib, Penn State
Butkus Award (Best Linebacker)
Winner: Jaylon Smith, Notre Dame