Here is the list of the Iowa Hawkeyes who have won national and Big Ten awards.
Heisman Trophy
Nile Kinnick, 1939
Outland Trophy
The Outland Trophy, selected by the Football Writers Association of America, honors the outstanding interior lineman each season.
Cal Jones, 1955
Alex Karras, 1957
Robert Gallery, 2003
Mike Devlin, Semifinalist, 1992
Brandon Scherff, 2014
Tristan Wirfs, Semifinalist, 2019
Daviyon Nixon, Finalist, 2020
Tyler Linderbaum, Finalist, 2021
Maxwell Award
Selected by the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia, this award is presented each season to the nation’s outstanding college football player.
Nile Kinnick, 1939
Chuck Long, 1985
Brad Banks, Finalist, 2002
Shonn Greene, Semifinalist, 2008
Ricky Stanzi, Semifinalist, 2010
Kaleb Johnson, Semifinalist, 2024
Davey O’Brien Award
Presented by the Davey O’Brien Educational and Charitable Trust of Fort Worth, Texas, this award honors the No. 1 quarterback in the nation each season.
Chuck Long, 1985
Brad Banks, 2002
Ricky Stanzi, Semifinalist, 2009
Ricky Stanzi, Semifinalist, 2010
Associated Press National Player of the Year
Presented by the Associated Press, this award honors the college football Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of sportswriters throughout the nation.
Brad Banks, 2002
Lou Groza Award
The Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award goes each year to the top kicker in the nation. The award is presented by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission and is determined by a national voting panel of approximately 300 sportswriters, sportscasters, college conference officials, Division I-A head football coaches, professional football kickers and previous finalists.
Nate Kaeding, 2002
Nate Kaeding, one of three finalists, 2003
Kyle Schlicher, Semifinalist, 2005
Mike Meyer, Semifinalist, 2011
Mike Meyer, Semifinalist, 2012
Keith Duncan, one of three finalists, 2019
Caleb Shudak, Semifinalist, 2021
Drew Stevens, Semifinalist, 2022
Drew Stevens, Semifinalist, 2023
John Mackey Award
Presented by the Nassau County Sports Commission, the John Mackey Award goes each year to the best tight end in the nation. The winner must demonstrate outstanding athletic abilities, be in good academic standing and exhibit positive sportsmanship qualities.
Dallas Clark, 2002
Tony Moeaki, Semifinalist, 2009
Allen Reisner, Semifinalist, 2010
T.J. Hockenson, 2018
Noah Fant, Semifinalist, 2018
Sam LaPorta, Finalist, 2022
Walter Camp Player of the Year
Randy Duncan, National Back of the Year, 1958
Brad Banks, Finalist, 2002
Desmond King, Finalist, 2015
Kaleb Johnson, Semifinalist, 2024
Defensive Performer of the Year
This national award is presented by the College Football Performance Awards and is based on weekly defensive performance.
Adrian Clayborn, 2009
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Pat Angerer, Finalist, 2009
Josey Jewell, Finalist, 2017
Rimington Award
Bruce Nelson, Finalist, 2002
Austin Blythe, Finalist, 2015
Tyler Linderbaum, Finalist, 2020
Tyler Linderbaum, Winner, 2021
Butkus Award
Larry Station, Second, 1985
Chad Greenway, Semifinalist, 2005
Josey Jewell, Finalist, 2016
Josey Jewell, Semifinalist, 2017
Jack Campbell, Winner, 2022
Jay Higgins, Semifinalist, 2023
Jay Higgins, Semifinalist, 2024
Ted Hendricks Award
Adrian Clayborn, Finalist, 2010
A.J. Epenesa, Finalist, 2019
Doak Walker Award
Albert Young, Semifinalist, 2005
Shonn Greene, 2008
Kaleb Johnson, Semifinalist, 2024
Rotary Lombardi Award
Jeff Drost, Semifinalist, 1986
Mike Devlin, Semifinalist, 1992
Jared DeVries, Semifinalist, 1998
Robert Gallery, Semifinalist, 2003
Adrian Clayborn, Finalist, 2010
Brandon Scherff, Semifinalist, 2014
Tyler Linderbaum, Finalist, 2021
Jack Campbell, Semifinalist, 2022
Jay Higgins, Semifinalist, 2024
Chuck Bednarik Defensive Player of the Year
Chad Greenway, Semifinalist, 2005
Pat Angerer, Semifinalist, 2009
Adrian Clayborn, Semifinalist, 2010
Desmond King, Semifinalist, 2016
Joshua Jackson, Semifinalist, 2017
Josey Jewell, Semifinalist, 2017
Daviyon Nixon, Semifinalist, 2020
Jack Campbell Semifinalist, 2022
Cooper DeJean, Semifinalist, 2023
Jay Higgins, Semifinalist, 2024
Lott IMPACT Trophy
Chad Greenway, Quarterfinalist, 2005
Abdul Hodge, Quarterfinalist, 2005
James Morris, Finalist, 2013
Desmond King, Semifinalist, 2016
Josey Jewell, Winner, 2017
A.J. Epenesa, Quarterfinalist, 2019
Chauncey Golston, Semifinalist, 2020
Zach VanValkenburg, Quarterfinalist, 2021
Cooper DeJean, Semifinalist, 2023
Jim Thorpe Award
Merton Hanks, Semifinalist, 1990
Bob Sanders, Quarterfinalist, 2003
Tyler Sash, Semifinalist, 2009
Tyler Sash, Semifinalist, 2010
Desmond King, Winner, 2015
Desmond King, Semifinalist, 2016
Joshua Jackson, Finalist, 2017
Matt Hankins, Semifinalist, 2021
Riley Moss, Semifinalist, 2021
Cooper DeJean, Finalist, 2023
Ray Guy Award
Ryan Donahue, Semifinalist, 2009
Ryan Donahue, Finalist, 2010
Tory Taylor, Semifinalist, 2020
Tory Taylor, Semifinalist, 2021
Tory Taylor, Winner, 2023
Mosi Tatupu Special Teams Player of the Year
Kahlil Hill, 2001
Wuerffel Trophy
James Morris, Finalist, 2013
Polynesian College Player of the Year Award
A.J. Epenesa, One of five finalists, 2018
A.J. Epenesa, One of five finalists, 2019
Burlsworth Trophy
Mark Weisman, Finalist, 2014
Keith Duncan, Semifinalist, 2020
Joe Evans, Semifinalist, 2023
Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year
Kaevon Merriweather, Semifinalist, 2022
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Ricky Stanzi, Finalist, 2010
Nate Stanley, Finalist, 2019
Jack Lambert Award (Touchdown Club of Columbus)
Josey Jewell, 2017
Ozzie Newsome Award (Touchdown Club of Columbus)
T.J. Hockenson, 2018
Jack Tatum Award (Touchdown Club of Columbus)
Desmond King, 2015
Joshua Jackson, 2017
Joe Moore Award (Most Outstanding Offensive Line)
Iowa, Winner, 2016
Semifinalist, 2020
Silver Football Award as Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten
Willis Glassgow (HB, 1929)
Joe Laws (QB, 1933)
Nile Kinnick (HB, 1939)
Bill Reichardt (FB, 1951)
Ken Ploen (QB, 1956)
Randy Duncan (QB, 1958)
Chuck Long (QB, 1985)
Nick Bell (RB, 1990)
Brad Banks (QB, 2002)
Shonn Greene (RB, 2008)
Big Ten Athlete of the Year
Chuck Long, 1986
Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year
Chuck Long (QB, 1985)
Nick Bell (RB, 1990)
Matt Rodgers (QB, 1990)
Tavian Banks (RB, 1997)
Brad Banks (QB, 2002)
Shonn Greene (RB, 2008)
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Leroy Smith (DE, 1991)
Nagurski-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Josey Jewell, 2017
Daviyon Nixon, 2020
Jack Campbell, 2022
Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year
Mike Haight, 1985
Dave Croston, 1986
Mike Devlin, 1992
Eric Steinbach, 2002
Robert Gallery, 2003
Bryan Bulaga, 2009
Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year
Brandon Scherff, 2014
Tristan Wirfs, 2019
Tyler Linderbaum, 2021
Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year
Kaleb Johnson, 2024
Richter-Howard Big Ten Receiver of the Year
Marvin McNutt, Jr. , 2011
Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year
T.J. Hockenson, 2018
Sam LaPorta, 2022
Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year
Paul Hufford, 1984
Dave Haight, 1987
Leroy Smith, 1991
Jared DeVries, 1997
Mitch King, 2008
Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year
Daviyon Nixon, 2020
Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year
Josey Jewell, 2017
Jack Campbell, 2022
Jay Higgins, 2024
Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year
Micah Hyde, 2012
Desmond King, 2015
Joshua Jackson, 2017
Amani Hooker, 2018
Riley Moss, 2021
Cooper DeJean, 2023
Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year
Ihmir Smith-Marsette, 2018
Charlie Jones, 2021
Cooper DeJean, 2023
Kaden Wetjen, 2024
Bakken-Andersen Big Ten Kicker of the Year
Keith Duncan, 2019
Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year
Tory Taylor, 2020
Tory Taylor, 2023
National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete
John Hendricks, 1968
Bobby Elliott, 1975
Mike Flagg, 1987
Derek Rose, 1998
Mike Klinkenborg, 2007
James Morris, 2013
Jack Campbell, 2022
Draddy Award/Campbell Trophy
John Hendricks, Finalist, 1968
Bobby Elliott, Finalist, 1975
Mike Flagg, Finalist, 1987
Mike Elgin, Semifinalist, 2006
Derek Rose, Finalist, 1998
Mike Klinkenborg, Finalist, 2007
Matt Kroul, Semifinalist, 2008
James Morris, Finalist, 2013
Jack Campbell, 2022
AFCA Academic Achievement Award (Team)
Honorable Mention: 1998, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006
Grantland Rice Trophy
Presented to the National Champion, the top-ranked team in the final Grantland Rice Super 16 Poll.
Iowa 1958 (Head Coach: Forest Evashevski, Record: 8-1-1)
AFCA Coach of the Year
Dr. Eddie Anderson, 1939
Kirk Ferentz, Region Three, 2002
Kirk Ferentz, Region Three, 2009
Kirk Ferentz, Region Three, 2015
Walter Camp Coach of the Year
Kirk Ferentz, 2002
Associated Press Coach of the Year
Kirk Ferentz, 2002
FWAA Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
Kirk Ferentz, 2002 (1 of 4 Finalists)
Kirk Ferentz, 2004 (1 of 6 Finalists)
Kirk Ferentz, 2015
Bobby Dodd Trophy
Kirk Ferentz, 2015
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
Hayden Fry, 2005
Big Ten Coach of the Year
(named by coaches, 1982-91)
Hayden Fry, 1990
Hayden Fry, 1991
Hayes-Schembechler Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year
Kirk Ferentz, 2015
Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year
(named by media since 1972)
Hayden Fry, 1981
Hayden Fry, 1990
Kirk Ferentz, 2002
Kirk Ferentz, 2004
Kirk Ferentz, 2009
Kirk Ferentz, 2015
Broyles Award (Assistant Coach of the Year)
Norm Parker, 2005 (one of six Finalists)
Norm Parker, 2004 (one of six Finalists)
Phil Parker, Winner, 2023
AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year
Ron Aiken, 2002
Norm Parker, 2011
Phil Parker, 2023