The Joseph M. Giannelli Newcomer of the Year Award to redshirt sophomore
Andreas Knappe (Slkeborg, Denmark), who played in ten games this season, starting the final seven at right tackle. Other finalists for the award were redshirt sophomore punter
Justin Wain (Wilmington, N.C.), freshman cornerback
Jamar Summers (East Orange, N.J.) and freshman running back
Ron Johnson (Naples, Fla.).
The John L. Toner Scholar-Athlete Award to redshirt sophomore safety
Obi Melifonwu (South Grafton, Mass.), who was fourth on the team in tackles with 75 and had started 23 of UConn's past 24 games since 2013. Other finalists for the award were redshirt senior cornerback
Byron Jones (New Britain, Conn.), redshirt sophomore tight end
Tommy Myers (Coventry, Conn.) and redshirt freshman
Josh Marriner (Chesapeake, Va.).
The Kendall Madison Award for the most outstanding power player to redshirt junior defensive tackle
Julian Campenni (West Pittson, Pa.), who was the team's starting nose guard and made 35 tackles on the season with a pair of sacks. Other finalists were Knappe, junior offensive guard
Tyler Samra (Wycoff, N.J.) and redshirt defensive lineman
Mikal Myers (Newburgh, N.Y.).
The Jasper T. Howard Outstanding Skill Player Award to redshirt senior wide receiver
Geremy Davis (Lawrenceville, Ga.), who ended his career as the most prolific receiver in UConn's FBS era and among the top-six in program history in receptions and receiving yards. Other finalists were: Foxx, Jones and sophomore wide receiver
Noel Thomas (Norwalk, Conn.).
The Football Alumni Bleed Blue Award that goes to the player that best embodies a great teammate to redshirt junior
Dominick Manco (Lagrangeville, N.Y.), who has served as the Huskies' deep snapper for the past two years. Other finalists were: Marriner, redshirt sophomore cornerback
Nick Vitale (Madison, Conn.) and
Mikal Myers.
The Look Team Player of the Year to redshirt sophomore defensive lineman
Sean Marinan (Higganum, Conn.). Other finalists were: senior defensive back
Chris DeBerry (Torrington, Conn.), redshirt sophomore
Tony Tully (East Sandwich, Mass.) and redshirt freshman quarterback
Bryant Shirreffs (Jefferson, Ga.).
