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When you’re signed at a position of need in the SEC, expect to play early.
Eight true freshmen started games in the SEC during Week 1, tied with the PAC-12 for tops in the country. Tennessee played a total of 21 rookies during Sunday’s win over Utah State, the most in college football.
Here’s a breakdown of the SEC’s true freshmen starters. Texas A&M safety Armani Watts had the best showing, recording three tackles and an interception.
Alabama (1)
- LT Cam Robinson
LSU (1)
- WR Trey Quinn
South Carolina (2)
- LB Bryson Allen-Williams
- CB Al Harris Jr.
Tennessee (3)
- DE Derek Barnett
- TE Ethan Wolf
- RG Jashon Robertson
Texas A&M (1)
- FS Armani Watts
