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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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.
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won the conference, in a rematch, beating Auburn 28–7 in the
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. Auburn
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Kerryon Johnson was voted the AP SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Georgia
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Roquan Smith Roquan Daevon Smith (born April 8, 1997) is an American football inside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia. Smith became the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus A ...
was voted the AP SEC Defensive Player of the Year.


Offensive selections


Quarterbacks

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Drew Lock Andrew Stephen Lock (born November 10, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round o ...
, Missouri (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Jarrett Stidham Jarrett Ryan Stidham (born August 8, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). After transferring from Baylor, he played college football at Auburn and was selected by the New En ...
, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-1)


Running backs

* Kerryon Johnson, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Benny Snell Benjamin Snell Jr. (born February 26, 1998) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky. Snell is the great-nephew of former New York Jets running ...
, Kentucky (AP-1, Coaches-2) *
Nick Chubb Nicholas Jamaal Chubb (born December 27, 1995) is an American football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Browns in the second round of the ...
, Georgia (AP-2, Coaches-1) *
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) histo ...
, LSU (AP-2, Coaches-2)


Wide receivers

* A. J. Brown, Ole Miss (AP-1, 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 (AP-1, Coaches-1) * J'Mon Moore, Missouri (AP-2,Coaches-2) *
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-2, Coaches-2)


Centers

* Will Clapp, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Bradley Bozeman Bradley Bozeman (born November 24, 1994) is an American football center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2018 ...
, Alabama (AP-1, 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. High ...
, Arkansas (AP-2)


Guards

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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-1) *
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-1) * Greg Little, Ole Miss (AP-2, Coaches-2) * Trey Smith, Tennessee (AP-2, Coaches-2) *Garrett Brumfield, LSU (Coaches-2)


Tackles

* Jonah Williams, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Isaiah Wynn Isaiah Emmanuel Wynn (born December 9, 1995) is an American football Guard (gridiron football), offensive guard for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia Bulldogs football, Georgia and wa ...
, Georgia (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Martinas Rankin Martinas Orlando Rankin (born October 20, 1994) is American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has al ...
, Miss St (AP-2, Coaches-1) *
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 A ...
, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-2)


Tight ends

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Hayden Hurst Hayden Randle Hurst (born August 24, 1993) is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round ...
, South Carolina (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Albert Okwuegbunam Albert Chukwuemeka Okwuegbunam ( ; born April 25, 1998) is an American football tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri. Early life Okwuegbunam attended Sacred Heart-G ...
, Missouri (AP-2, Coaches-2)


Defensive selections


Defensive ends

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Jeff Holland Jeffrey Holland (born September 27, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Early years Holland atten ...
, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Montez Sweat Shaquan Montez Sweat (born September 4, 1996) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State, Copiah–Lincoln, and Mississippi State before being ...
, Miss St (AP-1, Coaches-1) *Marcell Frazier, Missouri (AP-2, Coaches-2) *
Marquis Haynes Marquis Jacori Haynes Sr. (born December 16, 1993) is an American football defensive end with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss. Early years Haynes attended University Chri ...
, Ole Miss (AP-2, Coaches-2) *Dante Sawyer, South Carolina (AP-2) *
Da'Shawn Hand Da'Shawn Hand (born November 14, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama. Early years Hand was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ...
, Alabama (Coaches-2)


Defensive tackles

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Jeffery Simmons Jeffery Bernard Simmons Jr. (born July 28, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Titans with the 19t ...
, Miss St (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Daron Payne Daron Payne ( ; born May 27, 1997) 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 the 2018 College Football Playoff National Cha ...
, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-2) *
Raekwon Davis Raekwon Davis (born June 10, 1997) is an American football nose tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama. College career Davis started as a true freshman in 2016, and saw time in ...
, Alabama (AP-2, Coaches-1) *
Taven Bryan Taven Coal Bryan (born March 11, 1996) is an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida. Early years Bryan attended Natrona County High School in ...
, Florida (AP-2) * Breeland Speaks, Ole Miss (AP-2)


Linebackers

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Roquan Smith Roquan Daevon Smith (born April 8, 1997) is an American football inside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia. Smith became the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Butkus A ...
, Georgia (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Devin White Devin Marcel White (born February 17, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Buccaneers fifth overall in the 2019 N ...
, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Rashaan Evans, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-2) *
Skai Moore Skai Moore (born January 8, 1995) is an American football American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular ...
, South Carolina (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 Tigers football, LSU, and was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the ...
, LSU (AP-1) *
Lorenzo Carter Major Lorenzo Carter was the first permanent settler in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Born in 1767, Carter spent his early years in Warren, Connecticut, where he visited the local library frequently and developed an appreciation of books. W ...
, Georgia (AP-2, Coaches-2) *
Josh Allen Josh or Joshua Allen may refer to: * Josh Allen (offensive lineman) (born 1991), former American football player * Josh Allen (quarterback) (born 1996), American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills since 2018 * Josh Allen (defensi ...
, Kentucky (AP-2) *
De'Jon Harris De'Jon Raiheem "Scoota" Harris (born November 1, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arkansas. Harris has also been a member of the New Englan ...
, Arkansas (AP-2) *Charles Wright, Vanderbilt (AP-2) *Tre Williams, Auburn (Coaches-2)


Cornerbacks

* Armani Watts, Texas A&M (AP-1, Coaches-1) * Andraez Williams, LSU (AP-1, Coaches-2) *
Duke Dawson Duke Dawson (born October 13, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida. Early years Dawson is from Cross City, Florida, and went to Dix ...
, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-1) *
Carlton Davis Carlton Davis III (born December 31, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of th ...
, Auburn (AP-2, Coaches-1) * C. J. Henderson, Florida (AP-2) *
Levi Wallace Levi Wallace (born June 12, 1995) is an American football cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama Crimson Tide football, Alabama. Early years Wallace attended Tucson H ...
, Alabama (AP-2) * Donte Jackson, LSU (Coaches-2) *
Deandre Baker Deandre Lamar Baker (born September 4, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Baker only played a sing ...
, Georgia (Coaches-2)


Safeties

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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) *
Ronnie Harrison Ronnie Harrison Jr. (born April 18, 1997) is an American football strong safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third rou ...
, Alabama (AP-1, Coaches-2) * J. R. Reed, Georgia (AP-2)


Special teams


Kickers

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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 w ...
, Auburn (AP-1, Coaches-1) *
Eddy Piñeiro Eddy Piñeiro Jr. (born September 13, 1995) is an American football placekicker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida, and signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent ...
, Florida (AP-2, Coaches-2)


Punters

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


All purpose/return specialist

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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) * A. J. Brown, Ole Miss (Coaches-2) *
Mecole Hardman Carey Mecole Hardman Jr. (born March 12, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia and was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the ...
, Georgia (AP-2) * D. J. Chark, LSU (AP-2, Coaches-2)


Key


See also

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2017 Southeastern Conference football season The 2017 Southeastern Conference football season was the 85th season of SEC football and took place during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season began on August 31 and will end with the 2017 SEC Championship Game on December 2. ...
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2017 College Football All-America Team The 2017 College Football All-America Team includes those players of American college football who have been honored by various selector organizations as the best players at their respective positions. The selector organizations award the "All-Am ...


References

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