With the 2016 regular season now in the books, it’s time to hand out the official end of the season awards in the SEC.
The award winners are determined via votes from the 14 league coaches.
Alabama has now won the offensive and defensive player of the year award in back to back seasons. The Tide won five of the seven awards this season.
Note: Coaches were not permitted to vote for their own players.
2016 SEC Football Awards
Offensive Player of the Year
Jalen Hurts, Alabama
Defensive Player of the Year
Jonathan Allen, Alabama
Special Teams Player of the Year
Daniel Carlson, Auburn
Freshman of the Year
Jalen Hurts, Alabama
Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Brooks Ellis, Arkansas
Jacobs Blocking Trophy
Cam Robinson, Alabama
Coach of the Year
Nick Saban, Alabama
A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com
