The 2016 All-SEC football team consists of

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players selected to the All-

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(SEC) chosen by the ''

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'' (AP) and the conference coaches for the 2016 Southeastern Conference football season. The

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won the conference, beating the

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54 to 16 in the

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. Alabama

quarterback The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern Ame ...

Jalen Hurts Jalen Alexander Hurts (born August 7, 1998) is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played his first three seasons of college football at Alabama, where he was part of the team ...

was voted the AP SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Alabama

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Jonathan Allen Jonathan Allen (born January 16, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, where he won several defensive player of the year awards ...

was voted the AP SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Joshua Dobbs Robert Joshua Dobbs (born January 26, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth rou ...

, Tennessee (AP-2, Coaches-2) * Chad Kelly, Ole Miss (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Running backs

Derrius Guice Derrius Guice ( ; born June 21, 1997) is an American football running back for the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at LSU, where he was the first player in Southeastern Conference (SEC) histor ...

, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Kamryn Pettway Kamryn Pettway (born December 20, 1996) is an American football running back for the Columbus Lions. He played college football at Auburn. Early years Pettway attended Prattville High School in Prattville, Alabama. As a senior, he rushed 1,402 ...

, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Rawleigh Williams III Rawleigh Williams III (born August 28, 1996) is a former American football running back. He played college football at the University of Arkansas. Early years Williams III attended Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas. During his career he ...

, Arkansas (AP-1, Coaches-2) *

Leonard Fournette Leonard Joseph Fournette III (born January 18, 1995) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, and was drafted by the Jacksonville Ja ...

, LSU (AP-2, Coaches-2) * Ralph Webb, Vanderbilt (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Wide receivers

Christian Kirk Christian Davon Kirk (born November 18, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the se ...

, Texas A&M (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Fred Ross, Miss St (AP-1, Coaches-2) *

ArDarius Stewart ArDarius Stewart (born December 8, 1993) is a professional gridiron football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Early years St ...

, Alabama (AP-2, Coaches-1) *

Calvin Ridley Calvin Orin Ridley (born December 20, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first rou ...

, Alabama (Coaches-2) *

Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds may refer to: * Josh Reynolds (American football) (born 1995), American football wide receiver * Josh Reynolds (rugby league) (born 1989), Australian rugby league player * Josh Reynolds (rugby union) (born 1998), Welsh rugby union pla ...

, Texas A&M (AP-2) *

J'Mon Moore J'Mon Moore (born May 23, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Missouri, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of ...

, Missouri (AP-2)

Centers

Ethan Pocic Ethan Pocic ( ) (born August 5, 1995) is an American football center for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU. Pocic has also played the guard position. He was selected by the Seattle Sea ...

, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Jon Toth Jon Toth (born February 11, 1994) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Kentucky and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in . Toth has also been a member of the New York Jets ...

, Kentucky (Coaches-2) *

Frank Ragnow Frank Ragnow (born May 17, 1996) is an American football center for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas, and was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Hig ...

, Arkansas (AP-2)

Guards

Braden Smith Braden Smith (born March 25, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn. Early years A native of Olathe, Kansas, Smith attended Olathe ...

, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-2) *Alex Kozan, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-2) *

Martez Ivey Martez Ivey (born July 25, 1995) is a professional gridiron football offensive tackle for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida. High school career Ivey attended Apopka High School in ...

, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-2) *

Will Clapp Will Clapp (born December 10, 1995) is an American football center for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana State University. Early years Clapp attended Brother Martin High Sc ...

, LSU (Coaches-1) *Avery Gennesy, Texas A&M (Coaches-1) *Josh Boutte, LSU (AP-2) *

Ross Pierschbacher Ross Pierschbacher (born June 5, 1995) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. College career Orig ...

, Alabama (AP-2)

Tackles

* Cam Robinson*, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Dan Skipper Dan Skipper (born September 20, 1994) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas. High school career Skipper was born in Arvada, Colorado, a s ...

, Arkansas (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Will Holden, Vanderbilt (Coaches-2) *Robert Leff, Auburn (AP-2) * Jonah Williams, Alabama (AP-2)

Tight ends

Evan Engram Evan Michael Engram (born September 2, 1994) is an American football tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss and was drafted by the New York Giants with the 23rd pic ...

*, Ole Miss (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

O. J. Howard O'Terrius Jabari "O. J." Howard (born November 18, 1994) is an American football tight end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fi ...

, Alabama (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Defensive selections

Defensive ends

*, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Derek Barnett Derek Anthony Barnett (born June 25, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee, and was drafted by the Eagles with the 14th overall pic ...

*, Tennessee (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Myles Garrett Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, where he received unanimous All-American honors in 2016, ...

, Texas A&M (AP-2, Coaches-1) * Carl Lawson, Auburn (AP-2, Coaches-1) *

Arden Key Arden Key Jr. (born May 3, 1996) is an American football outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2 ...

, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-2) * Charles Harris, Missouri (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Defensive tackles

Montravius Adams Montravius Adams (born July 24, 1995) is an American football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn. Early years Adams attended Dooly County High School in Vienna ...

, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-2) *

Caleb Brantley Caleb Brantley (born September 2, 1994) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was also a member of the Washin ...

, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-2) *Darius English, South Carolina (AP-2)

Linebackers

Zach Cunningham Zachary Daniel Cunningham (born December 2, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Vanderbilt and was selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He also played ...

, Vanderbilt (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Reuben Foster Reuben Foster (born April 4, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. A consensus All-American in high school, Foster was regarded as the best linebacker prospect of his class before committing to Alabama, where he played ...

, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Kendell Beckwith Kendell Beckwith (born December 2, 1994) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU). Professional career Coming out of LSU, Beckwith was projected by the majority of NFL draft expert ...

, LSU (AP-2, Coaches-1) * Ryan Anderson, Alabama (AP-1) * Tim Williams, Alabama (AP-2, Coaches-2) *Jordan Jones, Kentucky (AP-2, Coaches-2) * Jarrad Davis, Florida (Coaches-2)

Cornerbacks

Teez Tabor Jalen "Teez" Tabor (born December 31, 1995) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida. Early years Tabor attended Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C. Tabor was rated by Rivals.com ...

, Florida (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Tre'Davious White, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Minkah Fitzpatrick Minkah Annane Fitzpatrick Jr. (born November 17, 1996) is an American football free safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama Crimson Tide football, Alabama, and was drafted by ...

, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) *Aarion Penton, Missouri (AP-2, Coaches-1) * Quincy Wilson, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Safeties

* Jamal Adams, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-2) * Justin Evans, Texas A&M (AP-2, Coaches-2) * Eddie Jackson, Alabama (Coaches-2) * Mike Edwards, Kentucky (AP-2) *

Marcus Maye Marcus Maye (born March 9, 1993) is an American football free safety for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played for the New York Jets. He played college football at Florida. Maye is a native of Melbourn ...

, Florida (AP-2)

Special teams

Kickers

* Daniel Carlson, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-1) *Gary Wunderlich, Ole Miss (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Punters

* J. K. Scott, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Johnny Townsend, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-2)

All purpose/return specialist

, Texas A&M (AP-1, Coaches-1) *

Isaiah McKenzie Isaiah McKenzie (born April 9, 1995) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in t ...

, Georgia (AP-2) *

, LSU (Coaches-2) *

Evan Berry Evan Lawrence Berry (born November 4, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team. While primarily a safety, he was selected to All-America te ...

, Tennessee (Coaches-2)

Key

References

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