Alabama football accomplished two things at SEC Football Media Days.
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The Crimson Tide was selected to win the SEC Championship, and it led the conference with the most players named to the Preseason All-SEC Team. Alabama has 16 student-athletes chosen, including eight individuals garnering first-team honors.
First-Team, Offense
-John Metchie III, Wide Receiver
-Evan Neal, Offensive Lineman
First-Team, Defense
-Phidarian Mathis, Defensive Lineman
-Henry To’oto’o, Linebacker
-Christian Harris, Linebacker
-Will Anderson Jr., Linebacker
-Josh Jobe, Cornerback
-Malachi Moore, Cornerback
Second-Team, Offense
-Jahleel Billingsley, Tight End
-Emil Ekiyor Jr., Offensive Lineman
Second-Team, Defense
-LaBryan Ray, Defensive Lineman
-Jordan Battle, Safety
Third-Team, Offense
-Brian Robinson Jr., Running Back
Third-Team, Defense
-DJ Dale, Defensive Lineman
-Christopher Allen, Linebacker
Second-Team, Specialists
-Will Reichard, Placekicker
Alabama will start fall practice on Thursday, August 5. Head coach Nick Saban is pursuing his eighth national championship in his coaching career, while the Tide is going after back-to-back national titles since the 2011-12 seasons.
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