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Athlon Sports released its preseason All-SEC team for the upcoming 2016 campaign on Tuesday morning, providing readers everywhere with a good idea on which players are poised for a breakout year.
Per usual, most of the selections come from the West division — 63 of 108, to be exact. Athlon’s preseason No. 1 overall team, reigning champion Alabama, boasts the most selections with 14. Division rival LSU comes in second with 12 players, while Tennessee and Georgia are right behind with 11 apiece.
Below is the full first-team list (click here to check out all four teams):
Offense
Quarterback: Chad Kelly, Ole Miss
Running Back: Leonard Fournette, LSU; Jalen Hurd, Tennessee
Wide Receiver: Christian Kirk, Texas A&M; Calvin Ridley, Alabama
Tight End: Evan Engram, Ole Miss
Offensive Line: Alex Kozan, Auburn; Cam Robinson, Alabama; Dan Skipper, Arkansas; Jashon Robertson, Tennessee
Center: Ethan Pocic, LSU
Defense
Defensive Line: Myles Garrett, Texas A&M; Jonathan Allen, Alabama; Derek Barnett, Tennessee; Arden Key, LSU
Linebacker: Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt; Reuben Foster, Alabama; Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Tennessee
Cornerback: Jalen Tabor, Florida; Tre’Davious White, LSU
Safety: Jamal Adams, LSU; Eddie Jackson, Alabama
Specialists
Kicker: Daniel Carlson, Auburn
Punter: J.K. Scott, Alabama
Kick Return: Evan Berry, Tennessee
Punt Return: Cameron Sutton, Tennessee
All-Purpose: Boom Williams, Kentucky
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
