Penn State’s Preseason Accolades Guide
Ahead of one of the most anticipated seasons in recent history for Penn State, the Nittany Lions have been lauded with preseason accolades and named to innumerable award watch lists.
We compiled a list of all the honors Penn State players and coaches received:
AP Preseason All-Americans — First Team
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
- Mike Gesicki | Senior | Tight End
Big Ten Preseason Honorees
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
- Trace McSorley | Redshirt Junior | Quarterback
Sporting News All-Americans — First Team
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
- Mike Gesicki | Senior | Tight End
- Marcus Allen | Senior | Safety
Sporting News All-Americans — Second Team
- Tyler Davis | Redshirt Senior | Kicker
Maxwell Award — College Football’s Best Player
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
- Trace McSorley | Redshirt Junior | Quarterback
Bednarik Award — College Football’s Best Defensive Player
- Marcus Allen | Senior | Safety
- Jason Cabinda | Senior | Linebacker
Walter Camp Award — National Player of the Year
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
- Trace McSorley | Redshirt Junior | Quarterback
Dodd Trophy — National Coach of the Year
- James Franklin
Davey O’Brien Award — College Football’s Best Quarterback
- Trace McSorley | Redshirt Junior
Doak Walker Award — College Football’s Best Running Back
- Saquon Barkley | Junior
Mackey Award — College Football’s Best Tight End
- Mike Gesicki | Senior
Nagurski Trophy — College Football’s Best Defensive Player
- Marcus Allen | Senior | Safety
- Jason Cabinda | Senior | Linebacker
Thorpe Award — College Football’s Best Defensive Back
- Marcus Allen | Senior | Safety
Butkus Award — College Football’s Best Linebacker
- Jason Cabinda | Senior | Linebacker
Ray Guy Award — College Football’s Best Punter
- Blake Gillikin | Sophomore
Lou Groza Award — College Football’s Best Kicker
- Tyler Davis | Redshirt Senior
Sports Illustrated’s Freak List — No. 1
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
ESPN’s Best Players In College Football — No. 4
- Saquon Barkley | Junior | Running Back
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