LSU Football Postseason Team Awards

Presented to the permanent team captains at the end of the season.

Award Winners

Since 1971, The Butch Duhe Memorial Award is presented to the player whose character and contributions to the LSU football team most personify the idea of unselfishness, dependability, and commitment to the program … LSU quarterback in the late 1960s who passed away tragically before the start of his junior season with the Tigers … Lettered in 1969 … From New Orleans and had a stellar prep career at Holy Cross.

Award Winners (not an annual award)

1971: Richard Picou
1972: Paul Lyons
1973: Tyler Lafauci
1974: Jim Knecht
1975: Greg Bienvenu
1976: Roy Stuart
1977: Steve Ripple
1978: Charles Alexander
1979: John Ed Bradley
1980: No Award
1981: No Award
1982: Mike Monz
1983: No Award
1984: Dalton Hilliard
1985: Roland Barbay
1986: Karl Wilson
1987: Sam Martin
1988: Mickey Guidry
1989: Jay Egloff
1990-94: No Award
1995: Jamie Howard
1996: Denard Walker
1997: Adam Perry
1998: Markeith Spears, Ryan Thomassie
1999: Tommy Banks, Rohan Davey
2000: Robert Royal
2001: Jerel Myers
2002: Randall Gay, Rodney Reed, Bradie James, Matt Mauck
2003: Kyle Williams, Eric Alexander, Cameron Vaughn
2004: Travis Daniels, Rudy Niswanger, Kenneth Hollis, Skyler Green
2005: Kevin Steltz, Gant Petty
2006: Justin Vincent
2007: Chevis Jackson, Brett Helms, Jonathan Zenon
2008: Charles Scott, Richard Dickson
2009: Charles Alexander, Rahim Alem, Daniel Graff, Joe Barksdale
2010: Terrence Toliver, Joe Barksdale, Richard Murphy
2011: Mitch Joseph, DeAngelo Peterson, Barkevious Mingo, Eric Reid, Ken Adams
2012: J.C. Copeland, Lamin Barrow, Josh Downs, Chancey Aghayere.
2013: Alfred Blue, Terrence Magee, La’el Collins, Danielle Hunter and Jermauria Rasco.
2014: Kenny Hilliard, Ethan Pocic, Jalen Mills, Quentin Thomas, Elliott Porter, Kendell Beckwith, Jerald Hawkins
2015: Colin Jeter, Kendell Beckwith, Ethan Pocic, Malachi Dupre, Jerald Hawkins
2016: Colin Jeter, Tashawn Bower, Danny Etling
2017: Foster Moreau, Corey Thompson, Toby Weathersby, Danny Etling, Darrel Williams, Russell Gage, KJ Malone
2018: Damien Lewis, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Garrett Brumfield, Nick Brossette, Breiden Fehoko
2019: Blake Ferguson, Adrian Magee, Jacob Phillips, Stephen Sullivan, Badara Traore
2020: No Award
2021: No Award
2022: Ali Gaye
2023: Noah Cain
2024: Paris Shand

Winningest coach in LSU football history with 137 victories in 18 seasons … Head coach at LSU from 1962-79 … Led LSU to 13 bowl appearances and seven bowl victories … Member of College Football Hall of Fame … Award is presented annually to the most valuable player based on performance, example and overall impact on the success of the LSU football team.

Award Winners

1995: Sheddrick Wilson
1996: Kevin Faulk
1997: Kevin Faulk
1998: Herb Tyler
1999: Jerel Myers
2000: Josh Reed
2001: Josh Reed; Rohan Davey
2002: Bradie James; Domanick Davis
2003: Michael Clayton; Chad Lavalais
2004: Marcus Spears
2005: Kyle Williams
2006: JaMarcus Russell
2007: Glenn Dorsey; Jacob Hester
2008: Tyson Jackson
2009: Harry Coleman
2010: Patrick Peterson
2011: Tyrann Mathieu
2012: Kevin Minter
2013: Jarvis Landry
2014: La’el Collins
2015: Leonard Fournette
2016: Duke Riley
2017: Darrel Williams; Devin White
2018: Devin White
2019: Lloyd Cushenberry III, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
2020:
2021:
2022: Jayden Daniels
2023:
2024: Garrett Nussmeier

Award is presented to the outstanding player on both offense and defense … A longtime member of the LSU Board of Supervisors who was a loyal supporter of LSU and its athletic program … Roberts, who operated an insurance agency in Baton Rouge, began the award in 1927 … In 1965, the award was split to include an offensive and defensive player.

Award Winners

1927: Babe Godfrey, QB
1928: Hank Stovall, QB
1929: Dobie Reeves, HB
1930: J.B. Luker, E
1931: Tom Smith, FB
1932: Walter Fleming, E
1933: John Kent, C
1934: Walter Sullivan, B
1935: Jesse Fatherree, B
1936: Gaynell Tinsley, E
1937: Pinky Rohm, B
1938: Dick Gormley, C
1939: Ken Kavanaugh Sr., E
1940: J.W. Goree, G
1941: Bernie Lipkis, C
1942: Walter Gorinski, B
1943: Steve Van Buren, B
1944: Charlie Webb, E
1945: Gene Knight, FB; Clyde Lindsey, E
1946: Fred Hall, G
1947: Y.A. Tittle, QB
1948: Abner Wimberly, E
1949: Ray Collins, T
1950: Kenny Konz, HB
1951: Jim Barton, HB
1952: Norman Stevens, QB
1953: Jerry Marchand, FB
1954: Sid Fournet, T
1955: O.K. Ferguson, FB
1956: Paul Ziegler, G
1957: Jimmy Taylor, FB
1958: J.W. Brodnax, FB
1959: Billy Cannon, HB
1960: Charles “Bo” Strange, C
1961: Wendell Harris, HB; Earl Gross, FB
1962: Jerry Stovall, HB
1963: Robbie Hucklebridge, G
1964: Richard Granier, C
1965: Joe Labruzzo, HB; Doug Moreau, SE
1966: Mike Duhon, G; Gawain DiBetta, FB
1967: Nelson Stokley, QB; Sammy Grezaffi, S
1968: Tommy Morel, SE; Gerry Kent, DB
1969: George Bevan, LB; Mike Hillman, QB
1970: Mike Anderson, LB; Buddy Lee, QB
1971: Andy Hamilton, SB; Ronnie Estay, DT
1972: Bert Jones, QB; John Wood, DT
1973: Tyler Lafauci, G; Warren Capone, LB
1974: Mike Williams, DB; Brad Davis, RB
1975: Steve Cassidy, DT; Greg Bienvenu, C
1976: Terry Robiskie, B; Dan Alexander, DT
1977: Kelly Simmons, B; Steve Ripple, LB
1978: Charles Alexander, TB; Kent Broha, DT
1979: Steve Ensminger, QB; David Woodley, QB; Willie Teal, S
1980: Alan Risher, QB; Chris Williams, S
1981: Alan Risher, QB; Orlando McDaniel, SE; Al Richardson, LB
1982: Alan Risher, QB; Leonard Marshall, T
1983: Eric Martin, SE; Liffort Hobley, S
1984: Dalton Hilliard, RB; Liffort Hobley, S; Michael Brooks, OLB
1985: Dalton Hilliard, RB; Michael Brooks, OLB
1986: Wendell Davis, WR; Tommy Hodson, QB; Henry Thomas, NG
1987: Wendell Davis, WR; Tommy Hodson, QB; Darrell Phillips, NG
1988: Tommy Hodson, QB; Tony Moss, FL; Eric Hill, OLB; Ron Sancho, OLB
1989: Tommy Hodson, QB; Tony Moss, FL; Karl Dunbar, DT
1990: Todd Kinchen, SE; Harvey Williams, TB; Marc Boutte, DT
1991: Todd Kinchen, SE; Reggie Walker, ILB; Darrell Williams, ST; Corey Raymond, ST
1992: Wes Jacob, FL; Anthony Williams, ILB; Carlton Buckels, ST
1993: Kevin Mawae, C; Anthony Marshall, FS; Gabe Northern, ST
1994: Brett Bech, WR; Gabe Northern, DE; Eddie Kennison, ST
1995: Eddie Kennison, WR; Talvi Crawford, SS
1996: David LaFleur, TE; Allen Stansberry, LB
1997: Adam Perry, OG; Chuck Wiley, DT
1998: Kevin Faulk, TB; Anthony McFarland, NG
1999: Louis Williams, OT; Charles Smith, LB
2000: Josh Reed, WR; Trev Faulk, LB
2001: Josh Reed, WR; Trev Faulk, LB
2002: Michael Clayton, WR; Norman LeJeune, SS
2003:
2004: Joseph Addai, RB; Andrew Whitworth, OT; Marcus Spears, DE; Corey Webster, CB
2005: JaMarcus Russell, QB; Claude Wroten, DT
2006: Dwayne Bowe, WR; Glenn Dorsey, DT
2007:
2008: Charles Scott, RB; Tyson Jackson, DE
2009: Brandon LaFell, WR; Harry Coleman, LB
2010: Stevan Ridley, RB; Drake Nevis, DT; Brandon Taylor, SS
2011:
2012: Jarvis Landry, WR; P.J. Lonergan, C; Sam Montgomery, DE; Barkevious Mingo, DE
2013:
2014: La’el Collins, OT; Connor Neighbors, FB; Jermauria Rasco, DE; Kwon Alexander, LB
2015: Vadal Alexander, OT; Leonard Fournette, RB; Deion Jones, LB; Jamal Adams, S
2016: Leonard Fournette, RB; Derrius Guice, RB; Ethan Pocic, C; Tre’Davious White, CB; Kendell Beckwith, LB; Jamal Adams, S
2017: Derrius Guice, RB; DJ Chark, WR; Devin White, LB; Greedy Williams, CB
2018: Joe Burrow, QB; Nick Brossette, RB; Justin Jefferson, WR; Devin White, LB; Greedy Williams, CB; Grant Delpit, S
2019:
2020:
2021:
2022: Josh Williams, RB; Harold Perkins Jr., LB; Jay Bramblett, P
2023:
2024: Mason Taylor, TE; Whit Weeks, LB; Damian Ramos, PK

The George M. Wallace Award is presented to the team’s leading tackler … A native of Winnfield, La., Wallace served as executive counsel to every Louisiana governor beginning with Huey Long in the 1930s and continuing until his passing in the early 1960s … Originally, the award was presented to the player who logged the most minutes played.

Award Winners

1980: Al Richardson (ILB, Jr., 129 TT)
1981: Al Richardson (LB, Sr., 150 TT)
1982: Lawrence Williams (ILB, Sr., 123 TT)
1983: Shawn Burks (ILB, So., 98 TT)
1984: Shawn Burks (ILB, Jr., 108 TT)
1985: Shawn Burks (ILB, Sr., 113 TT)
1986: Toby Caston (ILB, Sr., 97 TT)
1987: Nicky Hazard (ILB, Sr., 107 TT)
1988: Verge Ausberry (ILB, Jr., 97 TT)
1989: Verge Ausberry (ILB, Sr., 89TT)
1990: Anthony Marshall (FS, Fr., 90 TT)
1991: Reggie Walker (ILB, Sr., 108 TT)
1992: Anthony Williams (ILB, Sr., 69 TT); David Walkup (ILB, Sr., 69 TT)
1993: Ricardo Washington (ILB, Sr., 76 TT)
1994: Rodney Young (CB, Sr., 80 TT)
1995: Allen Stansberry (ILB, Jr., 109 TT)
1996: Allen Stansberry (LB, Sr., 99 TT)
1997: Joe Wesley (LB, Jr., 105 TT)
1998: Joe Wesley (LB, Sr., 93 TT)
1999: Ryan Clark (FS, So., 110 TT)
2000: Trev Faulk (LB, So., 113 TT)
2001: Trev Faulk (LB, Jr., 119 TT)
2002: Bradie James (LB, Sr., 154 TT)

Award is presented annually by the Bengal Belles and goes to the player(s) who made significant contributions to the success of the team and received the least recognition. … Named in honor of LSU’s longtime equipment manager, Jeff Boss … Developed a cleat for Nike (The Boss Shark) … Served as LSU’s equipment manager for 24 years until his untimely passing in October of 2003 … LSU’s Gameday football locker room is named for him.

Award Winners

2002: Reggie Robinson, WR; Solomon Lee, FB; Byron Dawson, DT; Rob Sale, OL
2003:
2004:
2005: Melvin Oliver, DL
2006: Craig Davis, WR; Jacob Hester, FB; Chase Pittman, DE; Ryan Willis, DE
2007: Keith Zinger, TE; Luke Sanders, LB; Carnell Stewart, OT
2008: Quinn Johnson, FB; Marlon Favorite, DT
2009: R.J. Jackson, WR; Terrence Toliver, WR; Danny McCray, DB; Richard Dickson, TE; Perry Riley, LB
2010: Richard Murphy, RB; T.C. McCartney, QB; Jai Eugene, S; T-Bob Hebert, OL
2011: T-Bob Hebert, OL; Ryan Baker, LB; Jarrett Lee, QB; Bennie Logan, DL
2012: Lavar Edwards, DE; Chase Clement, TE; La’el Collins, OT; Russell Shepard, WR; Spencer Ware, RB
2013: Elliott Porter, C; Connor Neighbors, FB; Jarrett Fobbs, WR
2014: Logan Stokes, TE; Travis Dickson, TE; Dillon Gordon, TE; Evan Washington, OG; Jalen Collins, CB; Travin Dural, WR; Lamar Louis, LB
2015: Dillon Gordon, TE; John David Moore, FB; DeSean Smith, TE: Travin Dural, WR; Brad Kragthorpe, QB; Davon Godchaux, DT; Christian LaCouture, DT
2016: Lewis Neal, DL; Josh Boutte, OL; DeSean Smith, TE; Travin Dural, WR; DJ Chark, WR
2017: Ed Ingram, OL; Greg Gilmore, NT; John Battle, S; Garrett Brumfield, OL; Saahdiq Charles, OL
2018: John Battle, S; Zach Von Rosenberg, P; Lloyd Cushenberry III, C; Blake Ferguson, SNP
2019: Derrick Dillon, WR; Damien Lewis, OL; Breiden Fehoko, DL; Glen Logan, DL; Terrace Marshall Jr., WR; Thaddeus Moss, TE
2020: No Award
2021: No Award
2022: No Award
2023: Charles Turner III, C
2024: Zy Alexander, CB

Award is presented annually to the senior who has demonstrated the highest commitment to academics with the combination of excellence on the field … Head coach of LSU’s first football team in 1893 … Also served as a faculty member … Was the third Ph.D. in LSU’s academic history … Known worldwide for his work in sugar chemistry and served as Dean of the Audubon Sugar School … Coates Hall on the LSU campus is named for him.

Award Winners

1995: Gabe Northern (DE. Sr.)

2001: Kris Kessler, PK
2002: Wendell York, SNP; Bradie James, LB
2003: Rodney Reed, OL, Jack Hunt, DB, Donnie Jones, P
2004: Ben Wilkerson, C; Dorsett Buckels, LB
2005: Rudy Niswanger, OL
2006: Ryan Willis, DE
2007: Mit Cole, TE; Sean Gaudet, PK
2008: Brett Helms, C; Ryan Miller, OL
2009: Lyle Hitt, OG
2010: Richard Dugas, FB
2011: Taylor DeBusk, DB
2012: Nick Rice, LB
2013: Seth Fruge, LB
2014: Chris LaBorde, DB
2015: Tommy LeBeau, DB
2016: John David Moore, FB
2017: John David Moore, FB; Danny Etling, QB
2018: Jack Gonsoulin, PK; Rashard Lawrence, DL; Josh Growden, P; Tiger Scheyd, QB
2019: Blake Ferguson, SNP
2020: No Award
2021: No Award
2022: Mason Taylor, TE
2023: Harold Perkins Jr., LB
2024: Josh Williams, RB

A pioneer in strength training … Introduced weight lifting to the LSU football team in the 1950s and the school later went on to produce 1959 Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon and captured the 1958 national title … At the time, very few, if any, college football teams were using weight training as part of their regiment … Later went on to serve as a strength coach in the NFL for the Chargers, Chiefs, Cowboys, Saints and Raiders … Won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs and appeared in another Super Bowl with the Cowboys … Award is presented to the player(s) who have shown the most dedication to individual and team goals of LSU’s year-round strength and conditioning program.

Award Winners

1980: Ramsay Dardar, DT
1981: Jude Hernandez, FB
1982: Mike Montz, FB
1983: Gregg Dubroc, LB
1984: Gregg Dubroc, LB
1985: Curt Gore, OG
1986: Darren Malbrough, LB
1987: Eric Andolsek, OL
1988: Jay Egloff, FB
1989: Scott Wharton, NG
1990: Andy Martin, OL

2000: Robert Royal, TE; Jarvis Green, DE
2001: Matt Mauck, QB; Kyle Kipps, DE; Ryan Clark, S
2002: Jeremy Lawrence, LB; Jerel Myers, WR; Domanick Davis, RB
2003: Eric Alexander, LB; Bryce Wyatt, DE; Ben Wilkerson, C
2004: Nate Livings, OL; Cameron Vaughn, LB; Rudy Niswanger, OL; Travis Daniels, DB
2005: Kenny Hollis, DL; Nate Livings, OL
2006: Peter Dyakowski, OL
2007: Shawn Jordan, FB; Early Doucet, WR; Luke Sanders, LB
2008: Rahim Alem, DE; Kelvin Sheppard, LB
2009: Al Woods, DT; Jacob Cutrera, LB
2010: Drake Nevis, DT; Patrick Peterson, CB; Richard Murphy, RB
2011: Brandon Taylor, S; James Stampley, FB
2012: Kevin Minter, LB; Eric Reid, S
2013: James Wright, WR; Kadron Boone, WR
2014: Terrence Magee, RB; D.J. Welter, LB; La’el Collins, OT
2015: Tre’Davious White, CB; Lewis Neal, DE; Jamal Adams, S; Ethan Pocic, C; John David Moore, FB; Colin Jeter, TE; Christian Pittman, LB; Grant Leger, LB; Deion Jones, LB; Jalen Mills, S
2016: Ethan Pocic, C; DJ Chark, WR; John David Moore, FB; Colin Jeter, TE; Lewis Neal, DE; Jordan Harper, DE; Kendell Beckwith, LB; Duke Riley, LB; Tre’Davious White, CB; Jamal Adams, S; Dwayne Thomas, S
2017: John David Moore, FB; Breiden Fehoko, DL
2018: Lloyd Cushenberry III, C; Glen Logan, DL; Foster Moreau, TE
2019: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB; Lloyd Cushenberry III, C
2020: No Award
2021: No Award
2022: Mekhi Wingo, DT
2023: Omar Speights, LB
2024: Emery Jones Jr., OT