With the NBA Finals taking precedent over all else in the sporting world in recent weeks, there has been a lot of discussion about “super teams.”

Golden State and Cleveland have built juggernauts that feature three or four of basketball’s best players on the court for each team at any given time. Basketball is uniquely constructed to have these types of super teams, but that doesn’t mean we can’t hypothesize what one would look like for football in the SEC.

This isn’t going to be a simple rehash of the all-conference teams. To make this as realistic as possible, we will try to pick players who fit a certain scheme and should mesh well with the other selections. For the sake of simplicity, we choose the offensive line as an entire unit.

To prevent one team from dominating this list, we made a concerted effort to include as many schools as possible.

Offensively, our super team will run a traditional pro-style offense that relies on a run game to set up play-action passes. On defense, we will run a 4-3 base with an emphasis on speed over size.

Here is a quick breakdown of the number of picks we will have for each position. (We have a few extra players to allow for situational flexibility — third-down backs, nickel corners and the like.)

QB: 1

RB: 2

WR: 3

TE: 2

OL: 1 unit

DT: 2

DE: 2

LB: 3

CB: 3

S: 2

Now that we’ve laid out the framework, let’s get to building our super team.

Quarterback

Austin Allen, Arkansas: Although Allen might not be as ballyhooed as Jalen Hurts or even Jacob Eason, he is perfect for our pro-style offense. Allen led the SEC last season with 3,430 passing yards and tossed 25 touchdowns to 15 interceptions. He displayed incredible toughness, sticking in the pocket to deliver passes with defenders barreling at him. The rising senior also led the conference in passes of 10- and 20-plus yards, which should help our offense stretch the field.

Running back

Derrius Guice, LSU: This is a no-brainer pick. Guice was one of the best running backs in the country last season despite splitting carries with Leonard Fournette. Guice is the complete package: He can score from 60 yards out and is a tough runner in short-yardage situations. With 7.58 yards per carry in 2016, Guice is exactly the type of back who can put our offense ahead of schedule and force defenses to play the run, which will open up the passing game.

Sony Michel, Georgia: With so many talented running backs in the SEC, Michel’s spot on our roster might seem like a poor decision. On the contrary, his skill set should mesh perfectly with the offense we are building. Guice will likely handle the bulk of the carries, but Michel is an ideal third-down back. He’s not only an extremely talented runner in his own right, but Michel is an adept pass-catcher and one of the best pass-blocking backs in the SEC.

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Wide receiver

Calvin Ridley, Alabama: From purely a talent perspective, Ridley is the best wide receiver in the SEC. In his first two seasons with the Crimson Tide, Ridley caught 161 passes for 1,814 yards and 14 touchdowns. His body control is second to none, he is a polished route-runner and he has the speed to beat defenders downfield. In short, Ridley can be both a possession receiver and a vertical threat.

J’Mon Moore, Missouri: Strong consideration went to Florida’s Antonio Callaway for this spot, but our other perimeter receiver needs to have the size to compete with bigger defenders and high point the ball. The 6-3, 205-pound Moore has a nice blend of size and speed that allowed him to average over 16 yards per catch last season and finish with 1,012 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s also an asset as a blocker.

Christian Kirk, Texas A&M: The Aggies use Kirk in a variety of ways, but this dynamic playmaker will be our team’s slot receiver. Kirk is lightening quick and creates mismatches against linebackers and safeties.

Tight end

Hayden Hurst, South Carolina: Hurst exploded for the Gamecocks in 2016, and he’s still learning the game so there’s room for even more improvement. The former minor league baseball player walked on at South Carolina and has become one of the SEC’s top tight ends. Hurst, who is 6-5 and 253 pounds, finished second among tight ends last season with 48 catches for 616 yards.

Isaac Nauta, Georgia: As a true freshman last fall, Nauta played like a veteran. The 6-4, 246-pound target can work as an in-line blocker, take on linebackers in the box or flex out wide and act as a slot receiver. He’s already a polished product and offers a lot of versatility.

Offensive line

Alabama: There are plenty of talented offensive lines to choose from in the SEC, but with respect to LSU, Missouri and Auburn, the Crimson Tide unit is an easy choice. Jonah Williams, Bradley Bozeman and Ross Pierschbacher are returning starters from an offense that finished second in the SEC at 245 rushing yards per game.

Defensive tackle

Trenton Thompson, Georgia: After an extended spring break, Thompson is expected to return for the fall. As a sophomore, Thompson took a major step toward reaching his immense potential. The former No. 1 overall prospect can eat up blockers and is nimble enough to surge into the backfield and take down the quarterback.

Da’Ron Payne, Alabama: While Thompson is solid in run defense, he excels as a pass rusher. Payne is the opposite. To enhance the overall effectiveness of our defensive line, Payne can be relied on to plug run gaps and help Thompson generate a push from the interior.

Defensive end

Arden Key, LSU: Although he’s a stand-up linebacker in the Tigers’ 3-4 scheme, Key is versatile enough to play a more traditional defensive end role for our defense. One of the best pass rushers in the SEC last season, Key will be a handful for any tackles who must face him one-on-one, which may be frequently considering our interior linemen. What he gives up against the run, Key makes up for in his ability to drop into coverage.

Marlon Davidson, Auburn: Davidson was one of the most impressive true freshman in the SEC last season. After earning a starting role opposite Carl Lawson on Auburn’s defense, he recorded 38 tackles, including 6 for a loss and 2.5 sacks. That production should increase dramatically, and he should bolster the run defense for our defensive line.

Linebacker

Jordan Jones, Kentucky: One of the most underrated defenders in the SEC, Jones is a great option for our weakside linebacker spot. The 6-foot-2, 221-pound rising junior finished third in the conference with 109 tackles and has great versatility as evidenced by his 15.5 tackles for a loss, 4 sacks and 4 pass breakups.

Skai Moore, South Carolina: Prior to the neck injury that sidelined him for all of 2016, Moore had established himself as one of the most complete linebackers in the country. The Gamecocks’ middle linebacker has 260 tackles in his three college seasons, but, more impressively, he also has 11 interceptions. While most linebackers are liabilities against the pass, Moore can lock down the opposition.

Shaun Dion Hamilton, Alabama: Hamilton plays an inside linebacker spot in Alabama’s 3-4 defense, but we think he’s more than capable of manning our strong-side role. Like many of the Tide’s linebackers, Hamilton is a disciplined player who is a strong asset against the run and in pass coverage. With four defensive linemen, our linebackers will be relied on against the pass, and Hamilton is one of the best in that regard.

Cornerback

Carlton Davis, Auburn: Davis doesn’t stand out much on Saturdays, which is about the best compliment a cornerback can receive. Arguably the best corner to leave on an island, Davis can lock down an opponent’s best receiver. He’s also a sure tackler and finished third on his team in 2016 with 37 solo tackles.

Donte Jackson, LSU: Considered to be the fastest man in college football, Jackson is a great choice to have cover an opposing team’s downfield threat. He’s only 5-11, but Jackson’s athleticism allows him to play against much taller opponents. Plus, having Jackson and Kirk to handle kickoffs is just a no-brainer.

Duke Dawson, Florida: Dawson will man a perimeter corner spot for Florida this season, but we will keep him in the slot role that he’s excelled in. The 5-10, 208-pound veteran is a savvy, instinctive player. He plays the ball well and has the size to jam smaller receivers at the line as well as the quickness to outmaneuver bigger opponents.

Safety

Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama: The rising junior can play cornerback or safety, but he will play deep for our team. An extremely well-rounded defender, Fitzpatrick recorded 66 tackles, 7 pass breakups and an SEC-leading 6 interceptions in 2016. There might not be any defensive back who makes a bigger impact than Fitzpatrick.

Mike Edwards, Kentucky: Given Fitzpatrick’s coverage ability, our other safety needs to be comfortable playing in the box. Edwards is practically the living embodiment of versatility at the safety position: He finished sixth in the SEC with 100 tackles while recording 8 pass breakups and 3 interceptions.