Ito Smith, Senior: Doak Walker Award (Running Back), Maxwell Award (Outstanding Player) and All-Conference USA
Ito Smith finished 2016 with 1,459 yards, 5.5 per carry. In addition to that, he rushed for seventeen touchdowns – three shy of the USM single-season record. Smith will undoubtedly place an intricate role in the Southern Miss offense this season, and his high praise also sets high expectations.
Allenzae Staggers, Senior: Biletnikoff Award (Wide Receiver), Paul Hornung Award (Most Versatile) and All-Conference USA
Allenzae Staggers will be the Golden Eagles’ most reliable and effective deep threat in 2017.