- 3× All-WAC (1972, 1973, 1974)
- 2× WAC Defensive Player of the Year (1973, 1974)
- 1974 First Team All American (Kodak,Sporting News,Time Magazine)
- Phoenix Press Box Amateur Athlete of the Year (1974)
- 3× Pro Bowl selection (1979, 1980, 1982)
- 4× All-NFC Linebacker (UPI/PFW) (1979, 1980, 1982, 1983)
- AP Second-team All-Pro (1980)
- Super Bowl champion (XII)
- Butkus Silver Anniversary Award winner (1999)
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