The Associated Press on Monday released its All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) football team, with the University of Alabama and Auburn University well-represented.
Auburn star defensive lineman Derrick Brown was named the defensive player of the year on the team. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow was unanimously named the offensive player of the year.
Brown was joined by Tigers teammates Marlon Davidson (defensive end) and K.J. Britt (linebacker) as being recognized as first-team All-SEC. Safety Jeremiah Dinson made the second-team; no Auburn offensive player made either team.
The Crimson Tide had five first-team picks and 11 overall selections to lead all SEC teams in both categories, besting LSU — who had four first-team selections and 10 overall picks.
Bama’s first-team selections were cornerback Trevon Diggs, linebacker Anfernee Jennings, safety Xavier McKinney, wide receiver DeVonta Smith and offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, Jr.
After being named SEC offensive player of the year last year, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was named to this year’s second-team. He was joined by teammates Najee Harris (running back), wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood, guard Landon Dickerson and all-purpose designee Jaylen Waddle on the 2019 second-team.
In rare fashion, Alabama and Auburn were ranked in a tie at No. 9 in the AP’s Top-25 rankings released this past weekend. Both teams play in central Florida bowl games on New Year’s Day.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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