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The 2016 SEC Football Legends class has been released.
The SEC announced Tuesday morning that 14 former stars “who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at their respective institutions” will be honored at events surrounding the conference championship game in Atlanta this December.
Introducing the 2016 @ATT SEC Football Legends Class ? https://t.co/rICbmnaD1y pic.twitter.com/epFbx5t7Lb
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) October 4, 2016
Below is a list of each school’s representative, which includes a Heisman Trophy winner, All-Americans, All-SEC selections and Academic All-Americans as well as NCAA and SEC record holders.
ALABAMA – Chris Samuels, Offensive Tackle, 1996-99
ARKANSAS – Shawn Andrews, Offensive Tackle, 2001-03
AUBURN – Jason Campbell, Quarterback, 2000-04
FLORIDA – Steve Spurrier, Quarterback 1963-1966; Head Coach 1990-2001
GEORGIA – Jon Stinchcomb, Offensive Line, 1999-2002
KENTUCKY – James Whalen, Tight End, 1997-1999
LSU – Robert Dugas, Offensive Tackle, 1976-78
OLE MISS – Kris Mangum, Tight End, 1994-96
MISSISSIPPI STATE – Randy Thomas, Offensive Guard, 1997-98
SOUTH CAROLINA – Travelle Wharton, Offensive Tackle, 2000-2003
TENNESSEE – Deon Grant, Defensive Back, 1997-1999
TEXAS A&M – Ray Mickens, Defensive Back, 1992-95
VANDERBILT – Chris Williams, Offensive Tackle, 2005-2007
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).
