Nick Saban and Alabama are expected to run college football in the fall.
One indication is the Crimson Tide had 19 players named to the preseason All-SEC Coaches Team.
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On Tuesday, the SEC’s front office in Birmingham (Ala.) announced the list. Alabama carried the most players for the league, including an SEC-high six first-team honorees. Four of the six names are on defense. The Tide returns the reigning Heisman winner (Bryce Young), the nation’s most feared defender (Will Anderson Jr.), and marquee talent on its roster.
Before it faces Utah State next week to open its season, the names for Alabama on the All-SEC Coaches Team are below.
First Team All-SEC
-Bryce Young, Quarterback
-Emil Ekiyor Jr., Offensive Lineman
-Will Anderson Jr., Outside Linebacker
-Henry To’oto’o, Inside Linebacker
-Eli Ricks, Cornerback
-Jordan Battle, Safety
Second Team All-SEC
-Jahmyr Gibbs, Running Back
-Jermaine Burton, Wide Receiver
-Cameron Latu, Tight End
-Dallas Turner, Outside Linebacker
-Malachi Moore, Cornerback
-Will Reichard, Placekicker
Third Team All-SEC
-Javion Cohen, Offensive Lineman
-Tyler Steen, Offensive Lineman
-DJ Dale, Defensive Lineman
-Justin Eboigbe, Defensive Lineman
-JoJo Earle, Return Specialist
-Kool-Aid McKinstry, Defensive Back
-Brian Branch, Defensive Back
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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.
