[1] Sophomore halfback Mike Brown led the team in both rushing (404 yards) and scoring (seven touchdowns).
[11] Tackle Bill Grossman was selected as the 1961 team captain, but he sustained an eye injury in the opening game and missed the remainder of the season.
Center and linebacker John Scholato served as acting team captains in several games following the injury to Grossman.
Honorable mention was given to end Dick Broadbend, tackles Dick Evers and Paul Chesmore, guard Jim Quirk, and backs Ted Kempski, Joe Slobojan, and John Wallace.
The following 30 players received varsity letters for their participation in the 1961 Delaware football team: [14]