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

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. The

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won the conference, beating the

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54 to 16 in the

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. Alabama

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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 awar ...

was voted the AP SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Offensive selections

Quarterbacks

, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee (AP-2, Coaches-2) *

Chad Kelly Chad Patrick Kelly (born March 26, 1994) is an American professional gridiron football quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Clemson and Ole Miss. The Denver Broncos selected ...

, 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) hist ...

, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Kamryn Pettway, 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 caree ...

, 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) *

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, 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 th ...

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

, 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) Joshua Reynolds (born 1 December ...

, Texas A&M (AP-2) * J'Mon Moore, Missouri (AP-2)

Centers

* Ethan Pocic, 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 J ...

, 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. Hi ...

, 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 Olat ...

, 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, 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 Origi ...

, Alabama (AP-2)

Tackles

Cam Robinson Cameron D. Robinson (born October 9, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama. High school career A native of West Monroe, Louis ...

*, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Dan Skipper, 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 pick ...

*, Ole Miss (AP-1, Coaches-1) * O. J. Howard, Alabama (AP-2, Coaches-2)

Defensive selections

Defensive ends

*, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Derek Barnett*, 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, 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, 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 playe ...

, Vanderbilt (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Reuben Foster, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Kendell Beckwith, 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 Jarrad Davis (born November 16, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Early years Davis attended Camd ...

, Florida (Coaches-2)

Cornerbacks

* Teez Tabor, 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, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fir ...

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

Safeties

Jamal Adams Jamal Lee Adams (born October 17, 1995) is an American football strong safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted sixth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft by the New Yo ...

, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-2) * Justin Evans, Texas A&M (AP-2, Coaches-2) *

Eddie Jackson Eddie Jackson is the name of: *Eddie Jackson (chef) (born 1980), American NFL safety and Food Network host * Eddie Jackson (safety) (born 1993), American football player for the Chicago Bears * Edward Jackson (footballer) (1925–1996), Australian ...

, Alabama (Coaches-2) * Mike Edwards, Kentucky (AP-2) * Marcus Maye, Florida (AP-2)

Special teams

Kickers

Daniel Carlson Daniel Vilhelm Carlson (born January 23, 1995) is an American football placekicker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn, where he became the SEC's all-time leading scorer and was ...

, 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 ...

, 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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