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The Touchdown Club of Columbus was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1956 by Sam B. Nicola at the request of state auditor James A. Rhodes, who later became governor of the state. Nicola served as the club's president until his death in 1993. More than a decade later, his son Sam Nicola Jr. took over the Touchdown Club. On January 22, 2020, the president of the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Curt Boster, announced on the club's Facebook page the cancellation of the awards, citing difficulty of maintaining the event without a title sponsor.


Awards

The Touchdown Club of Columbus gives several awards to recognize outstanding athletes.


Sammy Baugh Trophy

The
Sammy Baugh Samuel Adrian Baugh (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. During his college and professional careers, he most notably played quarterback, but also played as a safety and punter. He ...
Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's top collegiate passer. * 1959 –
Dick Norman Dick Norman (born 1 March 1971) is a former professional tennis player from Belgium. He achieved a degree of folk popularity among tennis fans due to his height (6 feet 8 inches), his left-handed power game and, in the last few years of h ...
, Stanford * 1960 – Harold Stephens, Hardin-Simmons * 1961 – Ron Miller, Wisconsin * 1962 –
Don Trull Donald Dean Trull (born October 20, 1941) is a former American football quarterback in the American Football League. Trull played football collegiately at Baylor University, where he was an All-American and twice won the Sammy Baugh Trophy as t ...
, Baylor * 1963 –
Don Trull Donald Dean Trull (born October 20, 1941) is a former American football quarterback in the American Football League. Trull played football collegiately at Baylor University, where he was an All-American and twice won the Sammy Baugh Trophy as t ...
, Baylor * 1964 – Jerry Rhome, Tulsa * 1965 – Steve Sloan, Alabama * 1966 – Bob Griese, Purdue * 1967 –
Terry Hanratty Terrence Hugh Hanratty (born January 19, 1948) is a former American football quarterback who played in college at Notre Dame and in the National Football League during the 1960s and 1970s. He earned two Super Bowl rings as the backup quarterbac ...
, Notre Dame * 1968 – Chuck Hixson, SMU * 1969 –
Mike Phipps Michael Elston Phipps (born January 19, 1947) is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons during the 1970s and 1980s. Phipps played college footbal ...
, Purdue * 1970 – Pat Sullivan, Auburn * 1971 –
John Reaves Thomas Johnson "John" Reaves (March 2, 1950 – August 1, 2017) was an American college and professional football player who was a quarterback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and three seasons in the United States Football L ...
, Florida * 1972 –
Don Strock Donald Joseph Strock (born November 27, 1950) is a former American football player and coach. He played professionally as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins (1973–1987), Cleveland Browns (1988), and Ind ...
, Virginia Tech * 1973 – Jesse Freitas, San Diego State * 1974 – Gary Scheide, Brigham Young * 1975 – Gene Swick, Toledo * 1976 –
Tommy Kramer Thomas Francis Kramer (born March 7, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) from 1977 to 1990. He played college football at Rice University and was selected by the Mi ...
, Rice * 1977 –
Guy Benjamin Guy Emory Benjamin (born June 27, 1955) is a former American football quarterback who played six seasons in the National Football League. College career Benjamin played high school football at James Monroe High School in North Hills, California ...
, Stanford * 1978 – Steve Dils, Stanford * 1979 – Marc Wilson, Brigham Young * 1980 –
Mark Herrmann Mark Donald Herrmann (born January 8, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. Herrmann played college football for the ...
, Purdue * 1981 – Jim McMahon, Brigham Young * 1982 – John Elway, Stanford * 1983 –
Steve Young Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccane ...
, Brigham Young * 1984 –
Robbie Bosco Robbie Bosco (born January 11, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU). He is a native of Roseville, California. College career In 1984, Bosco took over as starting quarterb ...
, Brigham Young * 1985 – Brian McClure, Bowling Green * 1986 –
Vinny Testaverde Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. (; born November 13, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. He played college football at Miami, where he was an All-American and won the H ...
, Miami (FL) * 1987 – Don McPherson, Syracuse * 1988 – Steve Walsh, Miami (FL) * 1989 –
Jeff George Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given name Jefferson or Jeffrey, which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Music * DJ Jazzy Jeff, American DJ/turntablist record producer Jeffrey Allen Townes * ...
, Illinois * 1990 –
David Klingler David Ryan Klingler (born February 17, 1969) is an associate professor of Bible exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and a former American football quarterback. College career A 6-foot, 2-inch quarterback, Klingler rewrote numerous college p ...
, Houston * 1991 –
Ty Detmer Ty Hubert Detmer (born October 30, 1967) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He won the Heisman Trophy in 1990 while playing college football for the BYU Cougars. D ...
, Brigham Young * 1992 – Elvis Grbac, Michigan * 1993 –
Trent Dilfer Trent Farris Dilfer (born March 13, 1972) is a former American football quarterback and analyst who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons. He is best known as the starting quarterback of the Baltimore Ravens during their Su ...
, Fresno State * 1994 –
Kerry Collins Kerry Michael Collins (born December 30, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Collins was a member of six NFL teams, most notably the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, ...
, Penn State * 1995 – Danny Wuerffel, Florida * 1996 – Steve Sarkisian, Brigham Young * 1997 –
Ryan Leaf Ryan David Leaf (born May 15, 1976) is a former American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He played for the San Diego Chargers and the Dallas Cowboys between 1998 and 2001, and also pl ...
, Washington State * 1998 – Daunte Culpepper, Central Florida (UCF) * 1999 –
Chad Pennington James Chadwick Pennington (born June 26, 1976) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at Marshall, where he won the Sammy Baugh Trophy, and was select ...
, Marshall * 2000 –
Chris Weinke Christopher Jon Weinke (born July 31, 1972) is an American football coach, former professional football player, and former professional baseball player. After spending six years in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league baseball system, he enrolle ...
, Florida State * 2001 – David Carr, Fresno State * 2002 –
Kliff Kingsbury Kliff Timothy Kingsbury (born August 9, 1979) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was previously a collegiate football coach from 2008 to ...
, Texas Tech * 2003 –
B. J. Symons Brian Jeffrey Symons (born November 19, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Symons played professionally for the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), the Frankfurt Galaxy and Berlin Thunder in ...
, Texas Tech * 2004 – Stefan LeFors, Louisville * 2005 –
Brady Quinn Brayden Tyler "Brady" Quinn (born October 27, 1984) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at Notre Dame, where he won the Maxwell Award, and w ...
, Notre Dame * 2006 –
Colt Brennan Colton James Brennan (August 16, 1983 – May 11, 2021) was an American football quarterback. He played college football for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, where he was a two-time, third-team All-American before being selected by the Washington R ...
, Hawaii * 2007 –
Graham Harrell Graham Stanton Harrell (born May 22, 1985) is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current offensive coordinator for the Purdue Boilermakers. He played college football at Texas Tech from 2004 to 2008. He played in the ...
, Texas Tech * 2008 –
Sam Bradford Samuel Jacob Bradford (born November 8, 1987) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the St. Louis Rams and Minnesota Vikings. He was also a member of the ...
, Oklahoma * 2009 – Case Keenum, Houston * 2010 –
Landry Jones Matthew Landry Jones (born April 4, 1989) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Oklahoma, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round (115th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He also played fo ...
, Oklahoma * 2011 – Case Keenum, Houston * 2012 –
Colby Cameron Colby Cameron (born April 5, 1990) is an American football quarterback who played for the Fujitsu Frontiers of the X-League. He played college football at Louisiana Tech University. Early years Cameron was born in Newbury Park, California, to St ...
, Louisiana Tech * 2013 –
Derek Carr Derek Dallas Carr (born March 28, 1991) is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State, where he twice received first-team All- MWC honors, and w ...
, Fresno State * 2014 –
Brandon Doughty Brandon Doughty (born October 6, 1991) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Western Kentucky and was their starting quarterback from 2013 to 2015. Early years Doughty attended North Broward Preparatory Schoo ...
, Western Kentucky * 2015 – Matt Johnson, Bowling Green * 2016 –
Patrick Mahomes Patrick Lavon Mahomes II (born September 17, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The son of former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Pat Mahomes, he initially played c ...
, Texas Tech * 2017 – Mason Rudolph, Oklahoma State * 2018 –
Dwayne Haskins Dwayne Haskins Jr. (May 3, 1997 – April 9, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played college football at Ohio State, where he set the Big Ten Conference records fo ...
, Ohio State


Jim Brown Award

This honor goes to the NCAA's top running back, recently named for Hall of Famer Jim Brown. * 1991 – Vaughn Dunbar, Indiana * 1992 – Marshall Faulk, San Diego State * 1993 –
Brent Moss Brent A. Moss (January 30, 1972 – November 13, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers from 1991–1994. Moss played ...
, Wisconsin * 1994 –
Rashaan Salaam Rashaan Iman Salaam (October 8, 1974 – December 5, 2016) was an American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons during the 1990s. Salaam played college football ...
, Colorado * 1995 –
Eddie George Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily f ...
, Ohio State * 1996 –
Troy Davis Troy Anthony Davis (October 9, 1968 – September 21, 2011) was a man convicted of and executed for the August 19, 1989 murder of police officer Mark MacPhail in Savannah, Georgia. MacPhail was working as a security guard at a Burger King re ...
, Iowa State * 1997 –
Ricky Williams Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). After playing baseball ...
, Texas * 1998 – Ricky Williams, Texas * 1999 –
Ron Dayne Ronald Dayne (born March 14, 1978) is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Dayne played college football for the University of Wisconsin and won the 1999 Heisma ...
, Wisconsin * 2000 –
LaDainian Tomlinson LaDainian Tarshane Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. After a successful college career with the TCU Horned Frogs, the San Diego Chargers se ...
, TCU * 2001 – Luke Staley,
BYU Brigham Young University (BYU, sometimes referred to colloquially as The Y) is a private research university in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young and is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day S ...
* 2002 – Larry Johnson, Penn State * 2003 – Chris Perry,
Michigan Michigan () is a U.S. state, state in the Great Lakes region, Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest, upper Midwestern United States. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly , Michigan is the List of U.S. states and ...
* 2004 –
Adrian Peterson Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set the ...
, Oklahoma * 2005 –
Reggie Bush Reginald Alfred Bush Jr. (born March 2, 1985) is an American former football running back who now serves as an on-air college football analyst for Fox Sports. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twi ...
, USC * 2006 –
Darren McFadden Darren McFadden (born August 27, 1987) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round with the fourth overall pick of the 2008 NFL Dra ...
,
Arkansas Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the O ...
* 2007 – Darren McFadden, Arkansas * 2008 – Shonn Greene,
Iowa Iowa () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to th ...
* 2009 –
Toby Gerhart Tobin Bo Gunnar Gerhart (born March 28, 1987) is a former American football running back. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Stanford University, and was a unanimous ...
, Stanford * 2010 – LaMichael James, Oregon * 2011 –
Montee Ball Montee Ball Jr. (born December 5, 1990) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin, where he was twice recognized as the be ...
, Wisconsin * 2012 – Montee Ball, Wisconsin * 2013 – Andre Williams, Boston College * 2014 –
Melvin Gordon Melvin Gordon III (born April 13, 1993) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the first round ...
, Wisconsin * 2015 –
Dalvin Cook Dalvin James Cook (born August 10, 1995) is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he finished his career as the school's all-time lea ...
, Florida State * 2016 – Donnel Pumphrey, San Diego State * 2017 –
Bryce Love Jonathan Bryce Love (born July 8, 1997) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, although he ...
, Stanford * 2018 –
Darrell Henderson Darrell Henderson Jr. (born August 19, 1997) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Memphis, and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Early years Hend ...
,
Memphis Memphis most commonly refers to: * Memphis, Egypt, a former capital of ancient Egypt * Memphis, Tennessee, a major American city Memphis may also refer to: Places United States * Memphis, Alabama * Memphis, Florida * Memphis, Indiana * Memp ...


Paul Warfield Trophy

Named for
Paul Warfield Paul Dryden Warfield (born November 28, 1942) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 to 1977 for the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, except for a year in ...
, this honor is given to the nation's top collegiate wide receiver. * 1991 –
Desmond Howard Desmond Kevin Howard (born May 15, 1970) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior. Howard w ...
, Michigan * 1992 – O. J. McDuffie, Penn State * 1993 – David Palmer, Alabama * 1994 –
Michael Westbrook Michael Deanailo Westbrook (born July 7, 1972) is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and is also a former mixed martial artist. Westbrook played college foot ...
, Colorado * 1995 –
Keyshawn Johnson Joseph Keyshawn Johnson (born July 22, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He played college football for the University of Southern Calif ...
, USC * 1996 – Marcus Harris, Wyoming * 1997 –
Randy Moss Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee ...
, Marshall * 1998 –
Troy Edwards Troy Edwards (born April 7, 1977) is a former American college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for Louisiana Tech University, became o ...
, Louisiana Tech * 1999 –
Peter Warrick Peter L. Warrick (born June 19, 1977) is an American former college and professional football player who was a wide receiver in National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football at Florida State University, and was reco ...
, Florida State * 2000 –
Santana Moss Santana Terrell Moss (born June 1, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami, where he earned All-American hon ...
, Miami * 2001 – Jabar Gaffney, Florida * 2002 – Charles Rogers, Michigan State * 2003 –
Larry Fitzgerald Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. Fitzgerald played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at University of Pittsburg ...
, Pittsburgh * 2004 –
Braylon Edwards Braylon Jamel Edwards (born February 21, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan, earned unanimous All-American honors, and was recognize ...
, Michigan * 2005 – Dwayne Jarrett, USC * 2006 –
Calvin Johnson Calvin Johnson Jr., (born September 29, 1985) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he twice ...
, Georgia Tech * 2007 –
Michael Crabtree Michael Alex Crabtree Jr. (born September 14, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at Texas Tech, where he was a two-time unanimous All-Am ...
, Texas Tech * 2008 – Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech * 2009 –
Jordan Shipley Jordan Shipley (born December 23, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. Shipley played college football for the University of Texas, and received consensus All-American recognition. He was picked by the Cincinnati Bengals in the t ...
, Texas * 2010 –
Justin Blackmon Justin Carl Blackmon (born January 9, 1990) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Oklahoma State, where he was twice recognized as a consensus All-American, before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguar ...
, Oklahoma State * 2011 – Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State * 2012 –
Marqise Lee Marqise Lee (born November 25, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC, where he was the 2012 Bilet ...
, USC * 2013 –
Davante Adams Davante Lavell Adams (born December 24, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Fresno State, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the s ...
, Fresno State * 2014 –
Amari Cooper Amari Cooper (born June 17, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, where he was the Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's top receiv ...
, Alabama * 2015 –
Roger Lewis Roger Lewis (born 26 February 1960) is a Welsh academic, biographer and journalist. Biography Lewis was raised in Bedwas, Monmouthshire, and educated at Bassaleg School in Newport. He then attended the University of St Andrews, graduating MA, ...
, Bowling Green * 2016 – Corey Davis, Western Michigan * 2017 – Anthony Miller, Memphis * 2018 – Rondale Moore, Purdue


Jim Parker Trophy

Given yearly to the top collegiate offensive lineman. Named for Ohio State great and Hall of Famer Jim Parker. * 1991 –
Greg Skrepenak Gregory Andrew Skrepenak (born January 31, 1970) is an American former county commissioner in Pennsylvania and retired professional football player. He was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles/Oaklan ...
, Michigan * 1992 –
Lincoln Kennedy Tamerlane Lincoln Kennedy (born Tamerlane Fizel Kennedy Jr.; February 12, 1971) is a former football offensive tackle. He played college football at Washington, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. A first-round selection in the 199 ...
, Washington * 1993 – Aaron Taylor, Notre Dame * 1994 – Zach Wiegert, Nebraska * 1995 –
Jonathan Ogden Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle and spent his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football ...
, UCLA * 1996 –
Orlando Pace Orlando Lamar Pace (born November 4, 1975) is a former American football tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams. Pace played college football at Ohio State, where he twice recei ...
, Ohio State * 1997 – Aaron Taylor, Nebraska * 1998 – Matt Stinchcomb, Georgia * 1999 – Chris McIntosh, Wisconsin * 2000 – Steve Hutchinson, Michigan * 2001 – Bryant McKinnie, Miami * 2002 –
Brett Romberg Brett Christopher Romberg (born October 10, 1979) is a former American football center who last played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Miami, earned consensus All-Am ...
, Miami * 2003 –
Shawn Andrews Shawn Cornelius Andrews (born December 25, 1982) is a former American football offensive lineman who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of ...
, Arkansas * 2004 –
Jammal Brown Jammal Filbert Brown (born March 30, 1981) is a former American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and received unanimous All- ...
, Oklahoma * 2005 –
Greg Eslinger Greg Eslinger (born April 23, 1983) is a former American college and professional American football center. He played college football for the University of Minnesota, received consensus All-American honors, and was recognized as the best col ...
, Minnesota * 2006 – Joe Thomas, Wisconsin * 2007 – Jake Long, Michigan * 2008 – Andre Smith, Alabama * 2009 – Russell Okung, Oklahoma State * 2010 –
Gabe Carimi Gabriel Andrew Carimi ( ; born June 13, 1988) is a former American football guard. Carimi had 49 starts at left tackle in his four-year Wisconsin Badgers college career, which culminated at the 2011 Rose Bowl. He was awarded the 2010 Outland T ...
, Wisconsin * 2011 –
Barrett Jones Barrett A. Jones (born May 25, 1990) is a former American football guard. He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Early years Jones was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He atte ...
, Alabama * 2012 – Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M * 2013 – Cyril Richardson, Baylor * 2014 – Reese Dismukes, Auburn * 2015 –
Landon Turner Landon Turner (born May 15, 1993) is an American football Guard (gridiron football), guard who is currently a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina Tar Heels football, North Carolina. His uncle Jim Braxton played professional ...
, North Carolina * 2016 - Pat Elflein, Ohio State * 2017 - Billy Price, Ohio State * 2018 - Jonah Williams, Alabama


Bill Willis Trophy

Named for Bill Willis, this award is given yearly to the top collegiate defensive lineman. * 1991 –
Steve Emtman Steven Charles Emtman (born April 16, 1970) is a former professional American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Washington and was selected first overall by ...
, Washington * 1992 –
Micheal Barrow Micheal Colvin Barrow (born April 19, 1970) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons. He played college football for the University of Miami, a ...
, Miami * 1993 – Dan Wilkinson, Ohio State * 1994 –
Warren Sapp Warren Carlos Sapp (born December 19, 1972) is an American former football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sapp played college football at Miami, where h ...
, Miami * 1995 –
Tedy Bruschi Tedy Lacap Bruschi (; born June 9, 1973) is a former professional American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, who currently serves as the senior advisor to the head coach at University o ...
, Arizona * 1996 –
Grant Wistrom Grant Alden Wistrom (born July 3, 1976) is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. Wistrom played college football for the University of Nebras ...
, Nebraska * 1997 – Andre Wadsworth, Florida State * 1998 – Tom Burke, Wisconsin * 1999 – Corey Moore, Virginia Tech * 2000 –
Jamal Reynolds Idris Jamal Reynolds (born February 20, 1979) is an American former college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons during the early 2000s. He played college football fo ...
, Florida State * 2001 –
Julius Peppers Julius Frazier Peppers (born January 18, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, ...
, North Carolina * 2002 –
Terrell Suggs Terrell Raymonn Suggs (born October 11, 1982), nicknamed "T-Sizzle", is an American former professional outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State, and was recognized as a unanimous A ...
, Arizona State * 2003 –
Tommie Harris Tommie Harris, Jr. (born April 29, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Oklahoma, and was recognized as a consens ...
, Oklahoma * 2004 –
Erasmus James Erasmus James (born November 4, 1982) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at University of Wisconsin, and earned consensus All-American honors. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings 18th overall in the 2 ...
, Wisconsin * 2005 –
Elvis Dumervil Elvis Kool Dumervil (born January 19, 1984) is a former American football defensive end and linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Louisville, where he won the Bronko Nagurski Tr ...
, Louisville * 2006 – Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State * 2007 – George Selvie, South Florida * 2008 –
Brian Orakpo Brian Ndubisi Orakpo (born July 31, 1986) is a former American football outside linebacker who played 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Texas, was recognized as a unanimous All ...
, Texas * 2009 –
Ndamukong Suh Ndamukong Ngwa Suh ( , born January 6, 1987) is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska, where he earned All-American honors, and was d ...
, Nebraska * 2010 –
Ryan Kerrigan Patrick Ryan Kerrigan (born August 16, 1988) is an American football coach and former outside linebacker and defensive end who is the assistant defensive line coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played c ...
, Purdue * 2011 –
Whitney Mercilus Whitney Mercilus (born July 21, 1990) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans. He played college football at Illinois, where he received unanimous ...
, Illinois * 2012 – John Simon, Ohio State * 2013 –
Aaron Donald Aaron Charles Donald (born May 23, 1991) is an American football defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh, where he received unanimous All-American honors, and ...
, Pittsburgh * 2014 –
Joey Bosa Joseph Anthony Bosa (born July 11, 1995) is an American football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was selected third overall by the (then San Dieg ...
, Ohio State * 2015 –
Myles Garrett Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, where he received unanimous All-American honors in 2016, ...
, Texas A&M * 2016 – Ed Oliver, Houston * 2017 – Christian Wilkins, Clemson * 2018 –
Quinnen Williams Quinnen Williams (born December 5, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jets with the 3rd overall pick in the 201 ...
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Jack Lambert Trophy

Named for Jack Lambert, this award is given yearly to the top collegiate
linebacker Linebacker (LB) is a playing position in gridiron football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage and the defensive linemen. They are the "middle ground" of defenders, ...
. * 1991 –
Erick Anderson Erick Scott Anderson (born October 7, 1968) is a former American football player. Anderson played college football as a linebacker at the University of Michigan from 1988 to 1991. As a senior in 1991, he won the Dick Butkus Award, Butkus Award as ...
, Michigan * 1992 –
Marvin Jones Marvin Jones may refer to: *John Marvin Jones (1882–1976), known as Marvin Jones and J. Marvin Jones, United States congressman *Marvin Jones (linebacker) (born 1972), American football linebacker *Marvin Jones (wide receiver) (born 1990), Americ ...
, Florida State * 1993 – Trev Alberts, Nebraska * 1994 –
Derrick Brooks Derrick Dewan Brooks (born April 18, 1973) is an American former football outside linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brooks played college football at Florida State, wh ...
, Florida State;
Dana Howard Dana Cortez Howard (born February 27, 1972) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears. He played college football at the University of Illinois. Early years Howard wa ...
, Illinois (tie) * 1995 – Simeon Rice, Illinois * 1996 –
Pat Fitzgerald Patrick William Fitzgerald Jr. (born December 2, 1974) is the current head coach of the Northwestern University Wildcats football team. He was selected after the unexpected death of Randy Walker and announced at a press conference on July 7, 2 ...
, Northwestern * 1997 – Andy Katzenmoyer, Ohio State * 1998 –
Dat Nguyen Dat Tan Nguyen (; vi, Nguyễn Tấn Đạt, ; born September 25, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college foo ...
, Texas A&M * 1999 –
LaVar Arrington LaVar RaShad Arrington (born June 30, 1978) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at Penn State and was drafted second overall by the Washington R ...
, Penn State * 2000 –
Dan Morgan Daniel Thomas Morgan, Jr. (born December 19, 1978) is an American football executive and former linebacker who is the assistant general manager for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the direct ...
, Miami * 2001 – Rocky Calmus, Oklahoma * 2002 –
E. J. Henderson Eric N. "E. J." Henderson (born August 3, 1980) is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL Dra ...
, Maryland * 2003 –
Jonathan Vilma Jonathan Polynice Vilma (born April 16, 1982) is a former American football linebacker and current Fox NFL analyst. He played college football at the University of Miami, winning a National Championship in 2001. He went on to be drafted by the N ...
, Miami * 2004 –
Derrick Johnson Derrick O’Hara Johnson (born November 22, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned consensus All-American honors twice. He was drafted by the Kansas Cit ...
, Texas * 2005 – A. J. Hawk, Ohio State * 2006 –
Patrick Willis Patrick L. Willis (born January 25, 1985) is an American former football middle linebacker who played his entire eight-year career with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the 49ers in the first rou ...
, Ole Miss * 2007 –
James Laurinaitis James Richard Laurinaitis (born December 3, 1986) is a former American football linebacker who played for the St. Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, where he was a ...
, Ohio State * 2008 – James Laurinaitis, Ohio State * 2009 –
Rolando McClain Rolando Marquise McClain (born July 14, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Alabama, where he was recognized as a unanimous All-American and won the 2010 BCS National Championship. He was selected eig ...
, Alabama * 2010 –
Von Miller Vonnie B'VSean Miller (born March 26, 1989) is an American football outside linebacker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). Miller played college football at Texas A&M, where he earned consensus All-American honors and ...
, Texas A&M * 2011 – Luke Kuechly, Boston College * 2012 –
Jarvis Jones Jarvis Jerrell Jones (born October 13, 1989) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for the University of Georgia, and was recognized as a consensus All-American twice. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in ...
, Georgia * 2013 – Khalil Mack, Buffalo * 2014 – Scooby Wright III, Arizona * 2015 –
Joe Schobert Joseph Robert Schobert (born November 6, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Schobert played college football at Wisconsin where he won t ...
, Wisconsin * 2016 – Ben Boulware, Clemson * 2017 –
Josey Jewell Josey Jewell (born December 25, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa. Early years Jewell attended Decorah High School in Decorah, Iowa, wher ...
, Iowa * 2018 –
Josh Allen Josh or Joshua Allen may refer to: * Josh Allen (offensive lineman) (born 1991), former American football player * Josh Allen (quarterback) (born 1996), American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills since 2018 * Josh Allen (defensi ...
, Kentucky


Jack Tatum Trophy

Since 1991, the Jack Tatum Trophy is given yearly to the top collegiate defensive back. Named after the legendary
Jack Tatum John David Tatum (November 18, 1948 – July 27, 2010) was an American football safety. He played 10 seasons, from 1971 through 1980, with the Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers in the National Football League (NFL). He was popularly known as " ...
* 1991 –
Terrell Buckley Douglas Terrell Buckley (born June 7, 1971) is a former American football cornerback and current Head Coach of the Orlando Guardians. He also played professional baseball for the Mobile Baysharks in the Texas-Louisiana League. College career Bu ...
, Florida State * 1992 – Deon Figures, Colorado * 1993 –
Antonio Langham Collie Antonio Langham (born July 31, 1972) is an American former college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for the University of Alabama, a ...
, Alabama * 1994 – Bobby Taylor, Notre Dame * 1995 –
Lawyer Milloy Lawyer Marzell Milloy (born November 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen seasons. He played college football for the Washington Huskies, and earned Al ...
, Washington * 1996 – Chris Canty, Kansas State * 1997 – Charles Woodson, Michigan * 1998 – Antoine Winfield, Ohio State * 1999 –
Tyrone Carter Tyrone M. Carter (born March 31, 1976) is a former American football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Minnesota, earned All-American honors and won several national awar ...
, Minnesota * 2000 – Jamar Fletcher, Wisconsin * 2001 – Roy Williams, Oklahoma * 2002 –
Mike Doss Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, an ...
, Ohio State * 2003 –
Sean Taylor Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – November 27, 2007) was an American football safety for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected fifth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Redskins, where he ...
, Miami * 2004 – Antrel Rolle, Miami * 2005 – Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech * 2006 – Reggie Nelson, Florida * 2007 –
Aqib Talib Aqib Talib (born February 13, 1986) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Kansas, where he received consensus All-American honors, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first ro ...
, Kansas * 2008 –
Eric Berry James Eric Berry (born December 29, 1988) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, where he was a two-time unanimous All-American and rec ...
, Tennessee * 2009 – Eric Berry, Tennessee * 2010 –
Patrick Peterson Patrick De'mon Peterson Jr. (born July 11, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, where he won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the best defensiv ...
, LSU * 2011 –
David Amerson David Amerson (born December 8, 1991) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at North Carolina State University and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was also a mem ...
, North Carolina State * 2012 – Ed Reynolds, Stanford * 2013 –
Darqueze Dennard Darqueze Derrell Dennard (born October 10, 1991) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Dennard ...
, Michigan State * 2014 – Gerod Holliman, Louisville * 2015 – Desmond King, Iowa * 2016 – Tarvarus McFadden, Florida State * 2017 – Josh Jackson, Iowa * 2018 –
Grant Delpit Grant Jacobs Delpit (born September 20, 1998) is an American football strong safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, where he was a two-time consensus All-America selection and w ...
, LSU


Archie Griffin Award

The Archie Griffin Award signifies college football's most valuable player for the entire season. It is named in honor of the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin of
Ohio State The Ohio State University, commonly called Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, it has been ranked by major institutional rankings among the best public ...
. * 1999 –
Michael Vick Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback. Regarded as having transformed the quarterback position with his rushing abilities, he is the NFL leader in quarterback rushing yards and was the league's firs ...
, Virginia Tech * 2000 –
Josh Heupel Joshua Kenneth Heupel ( ; born March 22, 1978) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at the University of Tennessee. Previously he served as head coach at the University of Central Florida, where he compi ...
, Oklahoma * 2001 –
Ken Dorsey Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, ...
, Miami (FL) * 2002 –
Ken Dorsey Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, ...
, Miami (FL) * 2003 –
Matt Leinart Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy ...
, USC * 2004 –
Matt Leinart Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy ...
, USC * 2005 –
Vince Young Vincent Paul Young Jr. (born May 18, 1983) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. Young was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the third overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and ...
, Texas * 2006 –
Troy Smith Troy James Smith (born July 20, 1984) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Ohio State, was recognized as an All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy in 2006. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fi ...
, Ohio State * 2007 – Pat White, West Virginia * 2008 –
Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy (born September 5, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, where he won several awards and honors as a senior in 2009. McC ...
, Texas * 2009 –
Toby Gerhart Tobin Bo Gunnar Gerhart (born March 28, 1987) is a former American football running back. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football for Stanford University, and was a unanimous ...
, Stanford * 2010 –
Andrew Luck Andrew Austen Luck (born September 12, 1989) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. One of the most highly touted amateur prospects during hi ...
, Stanford * 2011 –
Montee Ball Montee Ball Jr. (born December 5, 1990) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wisconsin, where he was twice recognized as the be ...
, Wisconsin * 2012 –
Johnny Manziel Johnathan Paul Manziel ( ; born December 6, 1992) is an American football quarterback for the FCF Zappers of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He played two seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) and was also a me ...
, Texas A&M * 2013 –
Jameis Winston Jameis Lanaed Winston ( ; born January 6, 1994) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State, where he became the youngest player to win the He ...
, Florida State * 2014 –
Ezekiel Elliott Ezekiel Elijah Elliott (born July 22, 1995) is an American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State, where he earned second-team All-America honors in 2015. Ell ...
, Ohio State * 2015 –
Deshaun Watson Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2 ...
, Clemson * 2016 – Sam Darnold, USC * 2017 –
McKenzie Milton McKenzie Milton (born October 10, 1997) is a former American football quarterback who previously played for the Florida State Seminoles of the Atlantic Coast Conference and the University of Central Florida (UCF) of the American Athletic Confere ...
, UCF * 2018 – Trevor Lawrence, Clemson


Chic Harley Award

Named for Chic Harley, this award is presented to the College Football Player of the Year. * 1955 –
Howard Cassady Howard Albert "Hopalong" Cassady (March 2, 1934 – September 20, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a halfback and split end. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1955, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame ...
, Ohio State * 1956 –
Paul Hornung Paul Vernon Hornung (December 23, 1935 – November 13, 2020), nicknamed "the Golden Boy", was an American professional football player who was a Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 195 ...
, Notre Dame * 1957 –
John David Crow John David Crow Sr. (July 8, 1935 – June 17, 2015) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1957 as a halfback for the Texas A&M Aggies. After college, he played professional f ...
, Texas A&M * 1958 –
Billy Cannon William Abb Cannon (August 2, 1937 – May 20, 2018) was an American football Halfback (American football), halfback, Fullback (American football), fullback and tight end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and Nati ...
, LSU * 1959 –
Billy Cannon William Abb Cannon (August 2, 1937 – May 20, 2018) was an American football Halfback (American football), halfback, Fullback (American football), fullback and tight end who played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and Nati ...
, LSU * 1960 –
Joe Bellino Joseph Michael Bellino (March 13, 1938 – March 27, 2019) was an American football halfback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1960 playing for the United States Naval Academy and played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston Patrio ...
, Navy * 1961 – Ernie Davis, Syracuse * 1962 –
Terry Baker Terry Wayne Baker (born May 5, 1941) is a former American football and basketball player. He played college football and basketball at Oregon State University in Corvallis, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. Baker played as a quarterba ...
, Oregon State * 1963 –
Roger Staubach Roger Thomas Staubach (, -; , -; born February 5, 1942), nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America", and "Captain Comeback", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for ...
, Navy * 1964 – Bob Timberlake, Michigan * 1965 –
Mike Garrett Michael Lockett Garrett (born April 12, 1944) is a former American football player who won the Heisman Trophy in 1965 as a halfback for the USC Trojans. Garrett played professional football for eight seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Sa ...
, USC * 1966 – Steve Spurrier, Florida * 1967 –
Gary Beban Gary Joseph Beban (born August 5, 1946) is an American former professional football player. Beban won the 1967 Heisman Trophy, narrowly beating out O.J. Simpson, and the Maxwell Award while playing quarterback for the UCLA Bruins. He played ...
, UCLA * 1968 – O. J. Simpson, USC * 1969 – Steve Owens, Oklahoma * 1970 –
Jim Plunkett James William Plunkett (born December 5, 1947) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen seasons. He achieved his greatest professional success during his final eight seasons with the ...
, Stanford * 1971 – Pat Sullivan, Auburn * 1972 –
Johnny Rodgers Johnny Steven Rodgers (born July 5, 1951) is an American former football player. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and won the Heisman Trophy in 1972. Rodgers played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) ...
, Nebraska * 1973 –
John Cappelletti John Cappelletti (born August 9, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and the San Diego Chargers. Prior to his professional career, he att ...
, Penn State * 1974 – Archie Griffin, Ohio State * 1975 – Archie Griffin, Ohio State * 1976 –
Tony Dorsett Anthony Drew Dorsett Sr. (born April 7, 1954) is a former American football running back who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. From Western Pennsylvania, Dorsett attended the ...
, Pittsburgh * 1977 –
Earl Campbell Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, Texas * 1978 –
Billy Sims Billy Ray Sims (born September 18, 1955) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons during the 1980s. Sims played college football for the Uni ...
, Oklahoma * 1979 – Charles White, USC * 1980 – George Rogers, South Carolina * 1981 –
Marcus Allen Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the Los Angeles Raiders. Considered one of the greatest goal line and short- ...
, USC * 1982 – Herschel Walker, Georgia * 1983 –
Mike Rozier Michael T. Rozier (born March 1, 1961) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the United States Football League (USFL) for two seasons and the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons duri ...
, Nebraska * 1984 –
Doug Flutie Douglas Richard Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is an American former football quarterback whose professional career spanned 21 seasons. He played 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CF ...
, Boston College * 1985 –
Bo Jackson Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and American football player. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football. Jackson's el ...
, Auburn * 1986 – Jim Harbaugh, Michigan * 1987 –
Chris Spielman Charles Christopher Spielman (born October 11, 1965) is a former American football player and is a special assistant to the owner and CEO for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker at Ohio State University, w ...
, Ohio State * 1988 –
Barry Sanders Barry Sanders (born July 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL), from 1989 to 1998 for the Detroit Lions. Sanders led the league in rushing yards four times and ...
, Oklahoma State * 1989 – Anthony Thompson, Indiana * 1990 – Greg Lewis, Washington * 1991 –
Desmond Howard Desmond Kevin Howard (born May 15, 1970) is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at Michigan, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior. Howard w ...
, Michigan * 1992 –
Gino Torretta Gino Louis Torretta (born August 10, 1970) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. He played college football at the University of Miami, won the Heisman Trophy in 1992, and w ...
, Miami * 1993 –
Charlie Ward Charlie Ward Jr. (born October 12, 1970) is a former American professional basketball player. Ward was an exceptional football player as well, winning the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award, and College Football National Championship while quart ...
, Florida State * 1994 –
Rashaan Salaam Rashaan Iman Salaam (October 8, 1974 – December 5, 2016) was an American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons during the 1990s. Salaam played college football ...
, Colorado * 1995 –
Eddie George Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily f ...
, Ohio State * 1996 –
Troy Davis Troy Anthony Davis (October 9, 1968 – September 21, 2011) was a man convicted of and executed for the August 19, 1989 murder of police officer Mark MacPhail in Savannah, Georgia. MacPhail was working as a security guard at a Burger King re ...
, Iowa State * 1997 – Charles Woodson, Michigan * 1998 –
Ricky Williams Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). After playing baseball ...
, Texas * 1999 –
Ron Dayne Ronald Dayne (born March 14, 1978) is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Dayne played college football for the University of Wisconsin and won the 1999 Heisma ...
, Wisconsin * 2000 –
Josh Heupel Joshua Kenneth Heupel ( ; born March 22, 1978) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at the University of Tennessee. Previously he served as head coach at the University of Central Florida, where he compi ...
, Oklahoma * 2001 –
Ken Dorsey Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, ...
, Miami * 2002 –
Ken Dorsey Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, ...
, Miami * 2003 –
Larry Fitzgerald Larry Darnell Fitzgerald Jr. (born August 31, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. Fitzgerald played in the National Football League for 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at University of Pittsburg ...
, Pittsburgh * 2004 –
Reggie Bush Reginald Alfred Bush Jr. (born March 2, 1985) is an American former football running back who now serves as an on-air college football analyst for Fox Sports. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twi ...
, USC * 2005 –
Reggie Bush Reginald Alfred Bush Jr. (born March 2, 1985) is an American former football running back who now serves as an on-air college football analyst for Fox Sports. He played college football at USC, where he earned consensus All-American honors twi ...
, USC * 2006 –
Troy Smith Troy James Smith (born July 20, 1984) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Ohio State, was recognized as an All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy in 2006. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fi ...
, Ohio State * 2007 – Tim Tebow, Florida * 2008 –
Sam Bradford Samuel Jacob Bradford (born November 8, 1987) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the St. Louis Rams and Minnesota Vikings. He was also a member of the ...
, Oklahoma * 2009 –
Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy (born September 5, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, where he won several awards and honors as a senior in 2009. McC ...
, Texas * 2010 –
Cam Newton Cameron Jerrell Newton (born May 11, 1989) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He has played for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). Nicknamed "Super Cam", he is the NF ...
, Auburn * 2011 –
Robert Griffin III Robert Lee Griffin III (born February 12, 1990), nicknamed RG3 and RGIII, is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football at Baylor, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior, and was selected second overa ...
, Baylor * 2012 –
Johnny Manziel Johnathan Paul Manziel ( ; born December 6, 1992) is an American football quarterback for the FCF Zappers of Fan Controlled Football (FCF). He played two seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) and was also a me ...
, Texas A&M * 2013 – Jordan Lynch, Northern Illinois * 2014 –
Marcus Mariota Marcus Ardel Taulauniu Mariota (born October 30, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted second overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. Mariota pl ...
, Oregon * 2015 –
Christian McCaffrey Christian Jackson McCaffrey (born June 7, 1996) is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers eighth overa ...
, Stanford * 2016 –
Deshaun Watson Derrick Deshaun Watson (born September 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, where he led the team to a national championship in 2 ...
, Clemson * 2017 – Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma * 2018 –
Dwayne Haskins Dwayne Haskins Jr. (May 3, 1997 – April 9, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played college football at Ohio State, where he set the Big Ten Conference records fo ...
, Ohio State


Kellen Moore Award

Previously called the Quarterback of the Year Award, this accolade differs from Sammy Baugh Trophy in that it goes to top quarterback, rather than the top passer. Its name was changed to its current identity in 2012, honoring two-time winner
Kellen Moore Kellen Christopher Moore (born July 5, 1988) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played six seasons in the NFL for the ...
, who became the FBS all-time leader in wins by a quarterback after going 50–3 as the starter at Boise State. * 1991 –
Casey Weldon William Casey Weldon (born February 3, 1969) is a former professional American football player. Weldon is best known for being the quarterback for Florida State in the late-1980s and early-1990s. During his senior season in 1991, Weldon finishe ...
, Florida State * 1992 –
Rick Mirer Richard Franklin Mirer (born March 19, 1970) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football at Notre Dame and was selected second overall by the Seattle Sea ...
, Notre Dame * 1993 –
Charlie Ward Charlie Ward Jr. (born October 12, 1970) is a former American professional basketball player. Ward was an exceptional football player as well, winning the Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award, and College Football National Championship while quart ...
, Florida State * 1994 –
Kerry Collins Kerry Michael Collins (born December 30, 1972) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Collins was a member of six NFL teams, most notably the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, ...
, Penn State * 1995 –
Tommie Frazier Tommie James Frazier Jr. (born July 16, 1974) is an American former football player and coach who played quarterback for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Frazier led his team to consecutive national championships in 1994 and 1995, and is ...
, Nebraska * 1996 – Danny Wuerffel, Florida * 1997 – Peyton Manning, Tennessee * 1998 –
Tim Couch Timothy Scott Couch (born July 31, 1977) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Kentucky, where he set the Southeaster ...
, Kentucky * 1999 – Joe Hamilton, Georgia Tech * 2000 –
Josh Heupel Joshua Kenneth Heupel ( ; born March 22, 1978) is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at the University of Tennessee. Previously he served as head coach at the University of Central Florida, where he compi ...
, Oklahoma * 2001 –
Ken Dorsey Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, ...
, Miami * 2002 – Ken Dorsey, Miami * 2003 – Jason White, Oklahoma * 2004 –
Matt Leinart Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at USC, where he won the Heisman Trophy ...
, USC * 2005 – Matt Leinart, USC * 2006 –
Troy Smith Troy James Smith (born July 20, 1984) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Ohio State, was recognized as an All-American, and won the Heisman Trophy in 2006. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fi ...
, Ohio State * 2007 – Tim Tebow, Florida * 2008 –
Sam Bradford Samuel Jacob Bradford (born November 8, 1987) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the St. Louis Rams and Minnesota Vikings. He was also a member of the ...
, Oklahoma * 2009 –
Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy (born September 5, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, where he won several awards and honors as a senior in 2009. McC ...
, Texas * 2010 –
Kellen Moore Kellen Christopher Moore (born July 5, 1988) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played six seasons in the NFL for the ...
, Boise State * 2011 – Kellen Moore, Boise State * 2012 – Collin Klein, Kansas State * 2013 –
A. J. McCarron Raymond Anthony "A. J." McCarron Jr. (born September 13, 1990) is an American football quarterback for the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. He previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. McCarron played college ...
, Alabama * 2014 – Trevone Boykin, TCU * 2015 – Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma * 2016 – Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma * 2017 – J. T. Barrett, Ohio State * 2018 –
Dwayne Haskins Dwayne Haskins Jr. (May 3, 1997 – April 9, 2022) was an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played college football at Ohio State, where he set the Big Ten Conference records fo ...
, Ohio State


Ozzie Newsome Award

Named for
Ozzie Newsome Ozzie Newsome Jr. (born March 16, 1956) is an American former professional football player and executive who is the executive vice president of player personnel of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Newsome was a tight e ...
, this award is presented annually to the top collegiate
tight end The tight end (TE) is a position in American football, arena football, and Canadian football, on the offense. The tight end is often a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Lik ...
. * 2006 – Matt Spaeth, Minnesota * 2007 – Travis Beckum, Wisconsin * 2008 –
Jermaine Gresham Jermaine Gresham (born June 16, 1988) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he received All-American honors. Hi ...
, Oklahoma * 2009 –
Aaron Hernandez Aaron Josef Hernandez (November 6, 1989 April 19, 2017) was an American football tight end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons with the New England Patriots until his career came to an abrupt end after his arrest ...
, Florida * 2010 – Michael Egnew, Missouri * 2011 –
Tyler Eifert Tyler Gregory Eifert (born September 8, 1990) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame, received All-American honors, and was recognized as the top college tight end. Eife ...
, Notre Dame * 2012 –
Zach Ertz Zachary Adam Ertz (born November 10, 1990) is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft and later won Supe ...
, Stanford * 2013 – Jace Amaro, Texas Tech * 2014 – Nick O'Leary, Florida State * 2015 – Jake Butt, Michigan * 2016 – Evan Engram, Mississippi * 2017 – Mark Andrews, Oklahoma * 2018 – T. J. Hockenson, Iowa


Woody Hayes Trophy

Named for
Woody Hayes Wayne Woodrow Hayes (February 14, 1913 – March 12, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Denison University (1946–1948), Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (1949–1950), and Ohio State University (1951 ...
, this award recognizes the top collegiate coach. * 1977 – Lou Holtz,
Arkansas Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the O ...
* 1978 –
Joe Paterno Joseph Vincent Paterno (; December 21, 1926 – January 22, 2012), sometimes referred to as JoePa, was an American college football player, athletic director, and coach. He was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2 ...
, Penn State * 1979 –
Earle Bruce Earle Bruce (March 8, 1931 – April 20, 2018) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Tampa (1972), Iowa State University (1973–1978), Ohio State University (1979–1987), the University of N ...
,
Ohio State The Ohio State University, commonly called Ohio State or OSU, is a public land-grant research university in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the University System of Ohio, it has been ranked by major institutional rankings among the best public ...
* 1980 –
Vince Dooley Vincent Joseph Dooley (September 4, 1932 – October 28, 2022) was an American college football coach. He was the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs from 1964 to 1988, as well as the University of Georgia's (UGA) athletic director from 1979 to ...
,
Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia * Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the Southeast United States Georgia may also refer to: Places Historical states and entities * Related to the ...
* 1981 –
Danny Ford Danny Lee Ford (born April 2, 1948) is a former American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Alabama from 1967 to 1969. He served as the head football coach at Clemson University from 1978 to 1989 and at th ...
, Clemson * 1982 – Joe Paterno, Penn State * 1983 –
Tom Osborne Thomas William Osborne (born February 23, 1937) is a former American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and politician from Nebraska. He served as head football coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1973 to 1997 (25 season ...
,
Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the sout ...
* 1984 – Don James,
Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered o ...
* 1985 – Bo Schembechler,
Michigan Michigan () is a U.S. state, state in the Great Lakes region, Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest, upper Midwestern United States. With a population of nearly 10.12 million and an area of nearly , Michigan is the List of U.S. states and ...
* 1986 – Joe Paterno, Penn State * 1987 – Dick MacPherson, Syracuse * 1988 – Lou Holtz, 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, Notre Dame * 1989 – ''no award'' * 1990 – Bobby Ross, 1990 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, Georgia Tech * 1991 – Don James, 1991 Washington Huskies football team, Washington * 1992 – Dennis Erickson, 1992 Miami Hurricanes football team, Miami * 1993 – Don Nehlen, 1993 West Virginia Mountaineers football team, West Virginia * 1994 –
Tom Osborne Thomas William Osborne (born February 23, 1937) is a former American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and politician from Nebraska. He served as head football coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1973 to 1997 (25 season ...
, 1994 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, Nebraska * 1995 – Gary Barnett, 1995 Northwestern Wildcats football team, Northwestern * 1996 – Bruce Snyder, 1996 Arizona State Sun Devils football team, Arizona State * 1997 – Lloyd Carr, 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team, Michigan * 1998 – Phillip Fulmer, 1998 Tennessee Volunteers football team, Tennessee * 1999 – Frank Beamer, 1999 Virginia Tech Hokies football team, Virginia Tech * 2000 – Bob Stoops, 2000 Oklahoma Sooners football team, Oklahoma * 2001 – Ralph Friedgen, 2001 Maryland Terrapins football team, Maryland * 2002 – Jim Tressel, 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team, Ohio State * 2003 – Bob Stoops, 2003 Oklahoma Sooners football team, Oklahoma * 2004 – Urban Meyer, 2004 Utah Utes football team, Utah * 2005 – Joe Paterno, 2005 Penn State Nittany Lions football team, Penn State * 2006 – Jim Tressel, 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team, Ohio State * 2007 – Mark Mangino, 2007 Kansas Jayhawks football team, Kansas * 2008 – Mike Leach (American football coach), Mike Leach, 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team, Texas Tech * 2009 – Gary Patterson, 2009 TCU Horned Frogs football team, TCU * 2010 – Jim Harbaugh, 2010 Stanford Cardinal football team, Stanford * 2011 – Bill Snyder, 2011 Kansas State Wildcats football team, Kansas State * 2012 – Urban Meyer, 2012 Ohio State Buckeyes football team, Ohio State * 2013 – Gus Malzahn, 2013 Auburn Tigers football team, Auburn * 2014 – Gary Patterson, 2014 TCU Horned Frogs football team, TCU * 2015 – Kirk Ferentz, 2015 Iowa Hawkeyes football team, Iowa * 2016 – James Franklin (American football coach), James Franklin, 2015 Penn State Nittany Lions football team, Penn State * 2017 – Scott Frost, 2017 UCF Knights football team, UCF * 2018 – Dabo Swinney, 2018 Clemson Tigers football team, Clemson


Freshman of the Year

Given yearly to the top college football newcomer. * 2001 – Anthony Davis (running back, born 1982), Anthony Davis, Wisconsin * 2002 – Maurice Clarett, Ohio State * 2003 – Chris Leak, Florida * 2004 –
Adrian Peterson Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs in football history. He played college football at Oklahoma, where he set the ...
, Oklahoma * 2005 – Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern * 2006 –
Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy (born September 5, 1986) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas, where he won several awards and honors as a senior in 2009. McC ...
, Texas * 2007 –
Michael Crabtree Michael Alex Crabtree Jr. (born September 14, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He played college football at Texas Tech, where he was a two-time unanimous All-Am ...
, Texas Tech * 2008 – Julio Jones, Alabama * 2009 – Dion Lewis, Pittsburgh * 2010 – Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina * 2011 – Sammy Watkins (American football), Sammy Watkins, Clemson * 2012 – Todd Gurley, Georgia * 2013 – Christian Hackenberg, Penn State * 2014 – Samaje Perine, Oklahoma * 2015 – Tanner Mangum, BYU * 2016 – Jalen Hurts, Alabama * 2017 – J. K. Dobbins, Ohio State * 2018 – Trevor Lawrence, Clemson


Vlade Award

Named in honor of Vlade Janakievski, one of the most accurate placekickers in Ohio State football history, this award is given yearly to the most accurate college football kicker. * 2010 – Alex Henery, Nebraska * 2011 – Brett Maher (American football), Brett Maher, Nebraska * 2012 – Jeremy Shelley, Alabama * 2013 – Roberto Aguayo, Florida State * 2014 – Roberto Aguayo, Florida State * 2015 – Aidan Schneider, Oregon * 2016 – Tyler Davis (placekicker), Tyler Davis, Penn State * 2017 – Matt Gay, Utah * 2018 – Andre Szmyt, Syracuse


Paul Brown Trophy

Named for Paul Brown, this trophy is presented annually to the National Football League, NFL Coach of the Year. * 1971 – George Allen (American football coach), George Allen, Washington Redskins * 1972 – Don Shula, Miami Dolphins * 1973–76 no awards * 1977 – Red Miller, Denver Broncos * 1978 – Dick Vermeil, Philadelphia Eagles * 1979 – Chuck Noll, Pittsburgh Steelers * 1980 – Leeman Bennett, Atlanta Falcons * 1981 – Sam Rutigliano, Cleveland Browns * 1982 – Forrest Gregg, Cincinnati Bengals * 1983 – Joe Gibbs, Washington Redskins * 1985 – Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears * 1986 – Marty Schottenheimer, Cleveland Browns * 1987 – Tom Landry, Dallas Cowboys * 1988 – Marv Levy, Buffalo Bills * 1989 – Bill Walsh (American football coach), Bill Walsh, San Francisco 49ers * 1990 – Lindy Infante, Green Bay Packers * 1991 – Wayne Fontes, Detroit Lions * 1992 – Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh Steelers * 1993 – Dan Reeves, New York Giants * 1994 – Bill Parcells, New England Patriots * 1995 – Dom Capers, Carolina Panthers * 1996 – Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos * 1997 – Marty Schottenheimer, Kansas City Chiefs * 1998 – Dan Reeves, Atlanta Falcons * 1999 – Dick Vermeil, St Louis Rams * 2000 – Jim Haslett, New Orleans Saints * 2001 – Dick Jauron, Chicago Bears * 2002 – Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles * 2003 – Bill Belichick, New England Patriots


Joe F. Carr Trophy

Named for Joseph Carr, this trophy was presented annually (from 1955–1978) to the National Football League, NFL Player of the Year. This award is not to be confused with the original Joe F. Carr Trophy which was the official National Football League MVP award from 1938–46. However, both trophies are named after Carr, a former NFL commissioner. * 1955 – Fred "Curly" Morrison, Cleveland Browns * 1956 – Rick Casares, Chicago Bears, * 1957 – Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts * 1958 – Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns * 1959 – Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts * 1960 – Norm Van Brocklin, Philadelphia Eagles * 1961 –
Paul Hornung Paul Vernon Hornung (December 23, 1935 – November 13, 2020), nicknamed "the Golden Boy", was an American professional football player who was a Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 195 ...
, Green Bay Packers * 1962 – Jim Taylor (fullback), Jim Taylor, Green Bay Packers * 1963 – Y. A. Tittle, New York Giants * 1964 – Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts * 1965 – Jim Brown, Cleveland Browns * 1966 – Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers * 1967 ** NFL – Johnny Unitas, History of the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Colts ** AFL – Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders * 1968 ** NFL – Leroy Kelly, Cleveland Browns ** AFL – Lance Alworth, San Diego Chargers * 1969 ** NFL – Roman Gabriel, Los Angeles Rams ** AFL – Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders * 1970 – George Blanda, Oakland Raiders * 1971 – Bob Griese, Miami Dolphins * 1972 – Larry Brown (running back), Larry Brown, Washington Redskins * 1973 – O. J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills * 1974 – Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders * 1975 – O. J. Simpson, Buffalo Bills * 1976 –
Roger Staubach Roger Thomas Staubach (, -; , -; born February 5, 1942), nicknamed "Roger the Dodger", "Captain America", and "Captain Comeback", is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for ...
, Dallas Cowboys * 1977 – Walter Payton, Chicago Bears * 1978 –
Earl Campbell Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. K ...
, Houston Oilers * 1979 – Dan Fouts, San Diego Chargers * 1980 – Brian Sipe, Cleveland Browns * 1981 – Ken Anderson (quarterback), Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals


Sam B. Nicola Trophy

Named for the club's founder, this trophy is presented annually to the National High School Player of the Year. * 1981 – Kevin Wilhite, Cordova, CA * 1982 – Robert Banks, Hampton, VA * 1983 –
Chris Spielman Charles Christopher Spielman (born October 11, 1965) is a former American football player and is a special assistant to the owner and CEO for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker at Ohio State University, w ...
, Massilon, OH * 1984 – Ned Bolcar, Phillipsburg, NJ * 1985 –
Jeff George Jeff is a masculine name, often a short form (hypocorism) of the English given name Jefferson or Jeffrey, which comes from a medieval variant of Geoffrey. Music * DJ Jazzy Jeff, American DJ/turntablist record producer Jeffrey Allen Townes * ...
, Indianapolis, IN * 1986 – Emmitt Smith, Pensacola, FL * 1987 – Todd Marinovich, Mission Viejo, CA * 1988 – Alonzo Spellman, Mt Holly, NJ * 1989 – Robert Smith (running back), Robert Smith, Euclid, OH * 1990 – Marquette Smith, Winter Park, FL * 1991 – Chris Walsh (American football), Chris Walsh, Concord, CA * 1992 – Ron Powlus, Berwick, PA * 1993 – Lamont Green, Miami, FL * 1994 – Dan Kendra III, Morgantown, WV * 1995 – Andy Katzenmoyer, Westerville, OH * 1996 – Grant Irons, Middleburg Heights, OH * 1997 – Ronald Curry, Ron Curry, Hampton, VA * 1998 – Mike Doss, Canton, OH * 1999 – DJ Williams, Sacramento, CA * 2000 – Joe Mauer, St. Paul, MN * 2001 – Maurice Clarett, Youngstown, OH * 2002 – Chris Leak, Charlotte, NC * 2003 – Ted Ginn Jr., Cleveland, OH * 2004 – Ryan Perrilloux, LaPlace, LA * 2005 –
Brady Quinn Brayden Tyler "Brady" Quinn (born October 27, 1984) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football at Notre Dame, where he won the Maxwell Award, and w ...
, Columbus, OH * 2006 – Myron Rolle, Princeton, NJ * 2007 – Jimmy Clausen, Thousand Oaks, CA * 2008 – Terrelle Pryor, Jeanette, PA * 2009 – Lamarcus Joyner, Miami, FL * 2010 – Malcolm Brown, Brenham, TX * 2011 – Johnathan Gray, Aledo, TX * 2012 – Max Browne, Sammamish, WA * 2012 – Vernon Hargreaves III, Manchester, CO * 2013 – Elijah Hood, Charlotte, NC * 2014 – Josh Rosen, Bellflower, CA * 2015 – Jacob Eason, Lake Stevens, WA * 2016 – Alex Huston, Springfield, MO * 2017 – Zamir White, Laurinburg, NC * 2018 – Ryan Hilinski, Orange, CA


James A. Rhodes Trophy

The James A. Rhodes Trophy is awarded annually to the Ohio High School player of the year. It is named for former Governor of Ohio James A. Rhodes, who was state auditor when he made the suggestion that led to the founding of the Touchdown Club of Columbus. * 1969 – Steve Mauger, Massillon * 1970 – Ted McNulty, Upper Arlington * 1971 – Rick Middleton, Delaware Hayes * 1972 – Archie Griffin, Eastmoor * 1973 – Mike Gayles, Cincinnati Princeton * 1974 – Ted Bell, Youngstown Mooney * 1975 – John Ziepler, Warren Harding * 1976 – Joe Portale, St Edward * 1977 – Tim Koegel, Cincinnati Moeller * 1978 – Art Schlichter, Miami Trace * 1979 – Ken Roundtree, Cincinnati Moeller * 1980 – Eric Ellington, Cincinnati Moeller * 1981 – Mark Brooks, Cincinnati Moeller * 1982 – Tony Grant, Fremont Ross * 1983 – Hiawatha Francisco, Cincinnati Moeller * 1984 –
Chris Spielman Charles Christopher Spielman (born October 11, 1965) is a former American football player and is a special assistant to the owner and CEO for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker at Ohio State University, w ...
, Massillon * 1985 – Mark Kamphous, Cincinnati Moeller * 1986 – Jeff Davidson, Westerville North * 1987 – Carlos Snow, Cincinnati Academy * 1988 – Ronald Howe, Zanesville * 1989 – Roger Harper, Columbus Independence * 1990 – Robert Smith (running back), Robert Smith, Euclid * 1991 – Korey Stringer, Warren Harding * 1992 – Mike Vrabel, Walsh Jesuit * 1993 – Dee Miller, Springfield * 1994 – Charles Woodson, Fremont Ross * 1995 – Andy Katzenmoyer, Westerville South * 1996 – Derek Combs, Grove City * 1997 – Tony Fisher (American football), Tony Fisher, Euclid * 1998 –
Mike Doss Michael Allen Doss (born March 24, 1981) is an American former football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for Ohio State University, earned consensus All-American honors, an ...
, Canton McKinley * 1999 – Bam Childress, Brandon Childress, Cleveland Chanel * 2000 – Jeff Backes, Upper Arlington * 2000 – Maurice Hall, Columbus Brookhaven * 2001 – Justin Zwick, Massillon Washington * 2001 – Maurice Clarett, Warren Harding * 2002 – Donte Whitner, Cleveland Glenville * 2003 – Ted Ginn Jr., Cleveland Glenville * 2004 – Jamario O'Neal, Cleveland Glenville * 2005 – Beanie Wells, Chris Wells, Akron Garfield * 2006 – Brandon Saine, Piqua * 2007 – Jake Stoneburner, Dublin Coffman * 2008 – Zach Boren, Pickerington Central * 2009 – Braxton Miller, Huber Heights Wayne * 2010 – Braxton Miller, Huber Heights Wayne * 2011 – Maty Mauk, Kenton * 2012 – Mitchell Trubisky, Mitch Trubisky, Mentor * 2013 – Grant Sherman, Kenton * 2014 – Joe Burrow, Athens * 2015 * 2016 – Daniel Bangura, Harvest Prep * 2017 – Isaiah Bowser, Sidney * 2018 – Mark Waid, Girard


Male Athlete of the Year

* 2007 – Dalton Carriker, Little League World Series * 2008 – Myron Rolle, Florida State football * 2009 – Jake Coffman, Northern Illinois * 2010 – Owen Marecic, Stanford football * 2011 – Chandler Harnish, Northern Illinois football * 2012 – Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M football * 2013 – Keenan Reynolds (American football), Keenan Reynolds, Navy football * 2014 – Logan Stieber, Ohio State Buckeyes wrestling, Ohio State wrestling * 2015 – Reggie Owens, South Carolina State * 2016 – Andrew Beckwith, 2016 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball team, Coastal Carolina baseball * 2017 – Shaquem Griffin, 2017 UCF Knights football team, UCF football * 2018 – Antwan Dixon, 2018 Kent State Golden Flashes football team, Kent State football


Female Athlete of the Year

* 2007 – Courtney Kupets, Georgia * 2008 – Angela Tincher, Virginia Tech * 2009 – Megan Hodge, Penn State Nittany Lions women's volleyball, Penn State volleyball * 2010 – Katie Spotz, adventurer * 2011 * 2012 – Kayla Harrison, judo (Olympic gold medalist) * 2013 – Micha Hancock, Penn State * 2014 – Lauren Hill (basketball), Lauren Hill, 2014 Hiram vs. Mount St. Joseph women's basketball game, Mount St. Joseph basketball * 2015 – Margo Greer, Arizona * 2016 * 2017 – Sabrina Anderson, Slippery Rock


President's Award

* 2011 – Jordan White, Western Michigan University * 2011 – Ross Franklin, Johnstown High School * 2012 – Zac Dysert, Miami University * 2013 – Ryan Switzer, North Carolina * 2013 – Cartel Brooks, Heidelberg College * 2014 – Cardale Jones, Ohio State University * 2015 – Kody Kasey, Georgetown College * 2016 – Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee * 2018 – Jeff Monken, Army West Point


TDC Lifetime Achievement Award

The Touchdown Club also gives the annual TDC Lifetime Achievement Award to a selected athlete. * 1991 – Olga Korbut, Olympic Gymnastics * 1992 – Nadia Comăneci, Olympic Gymnastics * 1993 – Evander Holyfield, Boxing * 1994 – Jerry Lucas, Basketball Hall of Fame * 1995 – Sparky Anderson, Baseball Hall of Fame * 1996 – Bobby Hull, Hockey Hall of Fame * 1997 – Jim Brown, Football Hall of Fame * 1998 – George Steinbrenner, New York Yankees * 1999 * 2000 – Lamar Hunt, American Football League * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 – Hopalong Cassady, College Football Hall of Fame * 2004 – Joe Nuxhall, Baseball * 2005 * 2006 – John Havlicek, Basketball Hall of Fame * 2006 – Bevo Francis, Basketball * 2007 * 2008 – Chuck Ealey, Football * 2009 – Archie Griffin, College Football Hall of Fame * 2010 – Coach Chris Ault, College Football Hall of Fame * 2011 – Coach Chuck Kyle, Football * 2012 – Coach Tom Osborne, College Football Hall of Fame * 2013 * 2014 * 2015 – Coach Don Donoher, Football * 2016 – Peter Hanson, Ohio State volleyball * 2017 – Larry Kehres, Mount Union Purple Raiders football, Mount Union football * 2018 – Katie Smith, List of players in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Naismith and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Women's Basketball Halls of Fame


FCS Player of the Year

* 2011 – Timothy Flanders, 2011 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team, Sam Houston State * 2012 – Taylor Heinicke, 2012 Old Dominion Monarchs football team, Old Dominion * 2013 – Terrance West, 2013 Towson Tigers football team, Towson * 2014 – Marshaun Coprich, 2014 Illinois State Redbirds football team, Illinois State * 2015 – Eli Jenkins, 2015 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team, Jacksonville State * 2016 – Gage Gubrud, 2016 Eastern Washington Eagles football team, Eastern Washington * 2017 – Jeremiah Briscoe, 2017 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team, Sam Houston State * 2018 – Devlin Hodges, 2018 Samford Bulldogs football team, Samford


See also

*Bert Bell Award *Maxwell Football Club *Washington D.C. Touchdown Club *Kansas City Committee of 101 Awards *National Football League Most Valuable Player Award *NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award *NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award *UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year *UPI NFC Player of the Year


References


External links

* {{NFL awards College football awards organizations 1956 establishments in Ohio