On the All-American holiday, what could be more appropriate than a glimpse at the SEC’s All-Americans? We noted who was the most recent consensus All-American from each SEC school, and also chose a player who might make the grade in 2018.

Alabama

Last: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, 2017

You have to go back to 2010 for the last year when the Tide didn’t have at least one consensus All-American. Fitzpatrick drew his second such honor last season. He had 60 tackles and 1 interception, although he probably would have had more had offenses not been afraid to throw at him.

Next: Jonah Williams, OL

He’s been a star for two years at ‘Bama, and there’s no reason to think he won’t be one of the nation’s top tackles in 2018.

Arkansas

Last: Hunter Henry, TE, 2015

Henry, who caught 51 passes for 739 yards and 3 scores in 2015, was a potent receiving threat for Bret Bielema’s best Arkansas team.

Next: De’Jon Harris, LB

Harris’ 2017 season included 115 tackles and 3.5 sacks. John Chavis might just get a historic kind of season out of the junior.

Auburn

Last: Reese Dismukes, OL, 2014

It’s hard to believe that the Tigers have gone three consecutive seasons without a consensus All-American, but Dismukes, a powerful center, was the last Auburn player so honored.

Next: Jarrett Stidham, QB

Why not? Stidham was rock-solid as Auburn’s second 3,000-yard passer in 2017. If he has another season that includes wins over Georgia and Alabama, All-American honors might follow.

Florida

Last: Vernon Hargreaves III, DB, 2015

It’s no surprise that Jim McElwain’s lone All-American pick would be a defender. Hargreaves was a lockdown defender who had an amazing sophomore season in 2014. Like Fitzpatrick above, his stats the next year were not quite as good, mostly because teams were terrified to throw in his general vicinity.

Next: Martez Ivey, OL

Florida’s offense has been awful, but it hasn’t been Ivey’s fault. Assuming the big man settles in comfortably with Dan Mullen, he could make this happen.

Georgia

Last: Roquan Smith, LB, 2017

It had been since 2012 when Georgia last claimed an All-American, but Smith, who racked up 137 tackles and 6.5 sacks, was a force at linebacker for the Bulldog defense in 2017.

Next: Deandre Baker, CB

Baker became Georgia’s newest shutdown corner in 2017, and he’s key to the Bulldogs’ hopes for 2018.

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Kentucky

Last: Derek Abney, All-Purpose, 2002

Kentucky has the league’s second-longest drought since fielding an All-American. Abney was superb multi-talented player, who caught 4 touchdowns in 2002, but also returned four punts and two kickoffs for scores.

Next: Benny Snell, RB

After a pair of 1,000-yard seasons, if Snell continues his steady improvement, there might not be a better running back in the nation than the one in Lexington.

LSU

Last: Tre’Davious White, DB, 2016

White was LSU’s fourth All-American DB of the decade, and he broke up 14 passes in his senior season in Baton Rouge.

Next: Devin White, LB

The most fearsome linebacker in the SEC, who returns to LSU with his 133 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 5 QB hurries, absolutely should be an All-American this year.

Mississippi State

Last: Fred Smoot, DB, 2000

The league’s longest All-American drought is in Starkville. You have to go back to the Jackie Sherrill era to find Smoot, who picked off five passes in his senior year at State. Surprisingly, there’s only one other All-American in MSU history — 1974 defensive lineman Jimmy Webb.

Next: Jeffery Simmons, DL

The offense is getting all the talk in Starkville, but with the massive but speedy Simmons up front, the defense could look larger. Simmons had 60 tackles and 7 tackles for loss last year, and could easily surpass those numbers.

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Missouri

Last: Shane Ray, DL, 2014

Ray is one of Mizzou’s two SEC All-Americans, the other being fellow defensive lineman Michael Sam. Ray had 65 tackles and 14.5 sacks in his superb 2014 campaign.

Next: Albert Okwuegbunam, TE

The only thing harder than saying “Okwuegbunam” (OH-quh-AYE-boo-nom) is saying the name of a better tight end in college football. The 6-5, 260-pound target owned the red zone, claiming 11 touchdowns from among his 29 catches.

Ole Miss

Last: Senquez Golson, DB, 2014

Golson is the only Rebel All-American of this decade, but his 43 tackles and 10 interceptions in 2014 set a high standard that few could equal.

Next: AJ Brown, WR

All Brown did in his sophomore season was lead the SEC in catches per game (6.3), receiving yards (1,252), and receiving touchdowns (11, tied for the lead). That kind of production makes a strong All-American case.

South Carolina

Last: Jadaveon Clowney, DL, 2012

Yes, it’s been 5 years since Carolina fielded an All-American. The massive and talented Clowney was a force in 2012, totaling 54 tackles and 13 sacks for Carolina.

Next: Deebo Samuel, WR

He catches passes, he runs with the ball, he returns kicks. All he couldn’t do in 2017 was stay healthy. If he does, he’s an All-American.

Tennessee

Last: Derek Barnett, DL, 2016

Few things went right for Butch Jones, but Derek Barnett was not part of any letdown in UT’s program. He totaled 56 tackles and 13 sacks in his all-American season, completing a UT career which is rivaled only by that of Reggie White.

Next: Trey Smith, OL

Smith was miles better than the rest of his team last year. It might take him another year to be honored, but he played like an All-American as a true frosh.

Texas A&M

Last: Myles Garrett, DL, 2016

A&M had three All-American picks in 2012, its first season in the SEC. They’ve had three since, with Garrett being the latest. His 2016 season was actual kind of a down note after two prior years of dominance, but it’s hard to argue with the results that led to Garrett being the top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Next: Tyrel Dodson, LB

The junior linebacker had 105 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 8 pass breakups last season, when A&M’s defense was a catastrophe. If Mike Elko can turn these guys around, Dodson will be a big reason.

Vanderbilt

Last: Zach Cunningham, LB, 2016

An All-world linebacker at Vandy, Cunningham’s 125 tackles and 16.5 tackles for loss give some idea of how talented he was. Perhaps more impressive, he was Vandy’s first All-American since 1984!

Next: Charles Wright, LB

Given Vandy’s poor outlook, this is a long shot. But Wright, who at 6-3 and 240 pounds had 9 sacks last season, could be the man for the job.