The University of Alabama has a loaded roster of talent returning in football this fall.
Athlon Sports unveiled its All-SEC Team on Monday, and the Crimson Tide had the most players selected.
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Eighteen names made the list, including seven first-team honorees. Bryce Young (quarterback), Jahmyr Gibbs (running back), and Emil Ekiyor (offensive lineman) got the nod for the first-team offense. Byron Young (defensive end), Will Anderson (linebacker), Henry To’oto’o (linebacker), and Jordan Battle (safety) are on the first-team defense.
Young and Anderson were voted permanent team captains in 2021 by their peers. To’oto’o and Battle are on the leadership council with Young, Anderson, and DJ Dale. Ekiyor and Byron Young are veteran linemen, and Gibbs comes over as an explosive playmaking transfer from Georgia Tech. All seven names listed have an opportunity to produce a marquee season for the Tide.
Gibbs made Athlon Sports’ list as an all-purpose back and kick returner.
Second Team All-SEC
-WR Jermaine Burton
-LB Dallas Turner
-CB Eli Ricks
-K Will Reichard
-KR Jahmyr Gibbs
Third Team All-SEC
-TE Cameron Latu
-CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
Fourth Team All-SEC
-OL Javion Cohen
-DL DJ Dale
-S DeMarcco Hellams
-DB Brian Branch
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
