Clemson Football announces 2012 Award Winners

Staff Reports - Monday, January 14, 2013 5:04 PM

Tajh Boyd
Pos: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Hometown: Hampton, VA (Phoebus HS) Years Played: 2009 - 2013

CLEMSON, SC - The Clemson football team held its annual awards banquet on Saturday, January 12. Below is a list of the awards that were presented.

Solid Rock Awards
Position - Name
Running Back - Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
RS Sr. Running Back
#23 5-10, 195
Moncks Corner, SC
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Wide Receiver - DeAndre HopkinsDeAndre Hopkins
Wide Receiver
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC
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Tight End - Brandon FordBrandon Ford
Gr. Tight End
#80 6-4, 240
Wando, SC
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Offensive Line - Dalton FreemanDalton Freeman
Gr. Center
#55 6-5, 265
Pelion, SC
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Quarterback - Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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Defensive Back - Xavier BrewerXavier Brewer
Gr. Defensive Back
#9 5-11, 190
Jacksonville, FL
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Defensive Tackle - Grady JarrettGrady Jarrett
So. Defensive Tackle
#50 6-1, 290
Conyers, GA
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Defensive End - Malliciah GoodmanMalliciah Goodman
Sr. Defensive End
#97 6-4, 270
Florence, SC
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Linebacker - Jonathan WillardJonathan Willard
RS Sr. Linebacker
#46 6-2, 225
Loris, SC
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Hustle Awards
Offense - Jaron BrownJaron Brown
Gr. Wide Receiver
#18 6-2, 205
Cheraw, SC
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Defense - Spencer ShueySpencer Shuey
RS Jr. Linebacker
#33 6-3, 230
Charlotte, NC
View Full Profile, Jonathan MeeksJonathan Meeks
Sr. Safety
#5 6-1, 210
Rock Hill, SC
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12th Man Awards
Offense - Roderick McDowellRoderick McDowell
RS Jr. Running Back
#25 5-9, 195
Sumter, SC
View Full Profile, Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
So. Wide Receiver
#16 5-11, 190
Spartanburg, SC
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Defense - Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS So. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA
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Iron Man Awards
Offense - Tyler ShatleyTyler Shatley
RS Jr. Offensive Guard
#62 6-3, 295
Icard, NC
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Defense - Josh WatsonJosh Watson
RS So. Defensive Tackle
#91 6-4, 285
Wilmington, DE
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Rookie of the Year
Offense - Ryan NortonRyan Norton
RS Fr. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 270
Mauldin, SC
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Defense - Travis BlanksTravis Blanks
Fr. Defensive Back
#11 6-1, 190
Tallahassee, FL
View Full Profile, D.J. ReaderD.J. Reader
Fr. Defensive Tackle
#48 6-3, 335
Greensboro, NC
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Special Teams
Offense - Darrell SmithDarrell Smith
RS Jr. Fullback
#40 6-2, 250
Gadsden, AL
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Defense - Tony StewardTony Steward
So. Linebacker
#7 6-1, 235
Hastings, FL
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Scout Team Awards
Defense - Martin AikenMartin Aiken
Fr. Defensive End
#53 6-2, 255
Bamberg, SC
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RS Fr. Defensive End
#56 6-2, 230
Rock Hill, SC
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Offense - Chad KellyChad Kelly
Fr. Quarterback
#11 6-2, 210
Buffalo, NY
View Full Profile, Andrew MaassAndrew Maass
RS So. Wide Receiver
#82 6-4, 185
Ridgeway, SC
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Future Impact Players
Offense - Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
Fr. Offensive Tackle
#79 6-6, 280
St. George, VA
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Defense - D.J. Reader

Most Valuable Players
Offense - Tajh Boyd, DeAndre Hopkins
Defense - Grady Jarrett, Jonathan Willard
Special Teams - Chandler CatanzaroChandler Catanzaro
RS Jr. Punter / Kicker
#39 6-2, 195
Greenville, SC
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Academic Awards
Highest GPA (Freshman) - Patrick DeStefanoPatrick DeStefano
Fr. Offensive Line
#71 6-5, 275
Roebuck, SC
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Highest GPA (Sophomore) - Andrew Maass
Highest GPA (Junior) - Chandler Catanzaro
Highest GPA (Senior) - Dalton Freeman
Highest GPA (Team) - Zach FulmerZach Fulmer
RS Jr. Defensive End
#54 6-0, 220
Saluda, SC
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Vickery Hall Awards
Robert SmithRobert Smith
So. Safety
#27 5-11, 210
St. George, SC
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RS So. Offensive Guard
#67 6-5, 330
Chester, SC
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Spiritual Leadership Award
Corico WrightCorico Wright
Sr. Linebacker
#42 5-11, 230
Milledgeville, GA
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Strength Training Awards
Strength All-American - Dalton Freeman
Dedication Awards - Spencer Shuey, Tajh Boyd

Permanent Captains
Xavier Brewer, Jaron Brown, Rashard HallRashard Hall
Gr. Safety
#31 6-2, 210
St. Augustine, FL
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Brian DawkinsBrian Dawkins
Safety
#20 6-0, 200
Jacksonville, FL
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Brian Dawkins