Our 2025 All-SEC Football Team uses PFSN’s suite of college football metrics to highlight the highest graded players from the conference following the end of a remarkable college football season.
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PFSN All-SEC First Team Offense
- QB: Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt Commodores
- RB: Jadan Baugh, Florida Gators
- RB: Ahmad Hardy, Missouri Tigers
- WR: Zachariah Branch, Georgia Bulldogs
- WR: Mario Craver, Texas A&M Aggies
- TE: Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt Commodores
- OL: Austin Barber, Florida Gators
- OL: Fernando Carmona, Arkansas Razorbacks
- OL: Jake Slaughter, Florida Gators
- OL: Kobe Branham, Arkansas Razorbacks
- OL: Keagen Trost, Missouri Tigers
The First Team offense is headlined by Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia who was responsible for a significant turnaround in the Commodores’ program. Pavia set Vanderbilt season records with 3,192 passing yards, leading the SEC in six categories, including a 171.5 pass efficiency rating and 27 touchdown passes. His 826 rushing yards ranked second among all Power Four quarterbacks, underscoring his elite dual-threat ability that led Vanderbilt to a 10-2 regular season record.
The running back duo featured Florida’s RB Jadan Baugh, a powerful back who amassed 1,170 rushing yards on 220 carries for a 5.3 yards-per-attempt average, contributing 10 total touchdowns for the Gators.
The receiving corps was led by Georgia’s WR Zachariah Branch, who recorded 73 receptions for 744 yards and five touchdowns in a balanced Bulldogs offense. The offensive line showcased consistency, anchored by Florida’s OL Austin Barber and OL Jake Slaughter, and Arkansas’ OL Fernando Carmona and OL Kobe Branham, all of whom earned high marks for their pass and run blocking proficiency.
PFSN All-SEC First Team Defense
- EDGE: Colin Simmons, Texas Longhorns
- EDGE: Keyron Crawford, Auburn Tigers
- DT: Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas Razorbacks
- DT: David Stone, Oklahoma Sooners
- LB: Xavier Atkins, Auburn Tigers
- LB: Anthony Hill Jr., Texas Longhorns
- CB: Mansoor Delane, LSU Tigers
- CB: Jalon Kilgore, South Carolina Gamecocks
- CB: Kelley Jones, Mississippi State Bulldogs
- SAF: Wydett Williams Jr., Ole Miss Rebels
- SAF: A.J. Haulcy, LSU Tigers
The First Team defense was built on elite pass-rushing and impactful linebacker play. Texas EDGE Colin Simmons was a dominant presence, earning his spot with a team-leading 11 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss. He was joined on the edge by Auburn’s EDGE Keyron Crawford, who provided strong pressure for the Tigers in 2025.
The linebacker corps was equally disruptive, led by Texas LB Anthony Hill Jr., who amassed 69 total tackles, including seven tackles for loss and four sacks in 10 games, along with two interceptions and three forced fumbles, showcasing his versatility as a complete defender.
Auburn LB Xavier Atkins earned his spot as a prolific tackler who consistently challenged the run game. The secondary featured strong coverage corners like LSU’s CB Mansoor Delane and South Carolina’s CB Jalon Kilgore. The safety duo, Ole Miss SAF Wydett Williams Jr. and LSU SAF A.J. Haulcy, provided excellent deep coverage and run support.
PFSN All-SEC First Team Special Teams
- K: Tate Sandell, Oklahoma Sooners
- P: Brett Thorson, Georgia Bulldogs
- KR: Rayshawn Pleasant, Auburn Tigers
- PR: KC Concepcion, Texas A&M Aggies
The First Team special teams unit was headlined by a record-setting kicker. Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell, the SEC Special Teams Player of the Year, was nearly flawless on the season, successfully converting 23 of 24 field goal attempts and setting a school and single-season SEC record with 23 consecutive made kicks. Notably, Sandell was perfect on all seven of his attempts from 50 yards or longer.
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Georgia P Brett Thorson was an integral piece of the Bulldogs’ field position game, showcasing elite leg strength and hangtime. In the return game, Auburn KR Rayshawn Pleasant provided dynamic playmaking on kickoffs, consistently putting the Tigers’ offense in favorable field position. Texas A&M PR KC Concepcion was selected as the conference’s top punt returner, demonstrating excellent vision and speed on his returns.
PFSN All-SEC Second Team Offense
- QB: Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss Rebels
- RB: Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss Rebels
- RB: Mike Washington Jr., Arkansas Razorbacks
- WR: Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State Bulldogs
- WR: Isaiah Sategna III, Oklahoma Sooners
- TE: Rohan Jones, Arkansas Razorbacks
- OL: Kadyn Proctor, Alabama Crimson Tide
- OL: Nick Sharpe, South Carolina Gamecocks
- OL: Jordan White, Vanderbilt Commodores
- OL: Jalen Farmer, Kentucky Wildcats
- OL: Michael Carroll, Alabama Crimson Tide
The Second Team offense was led by Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, the SEC Newcomer of the Year. Chambliss led the 11-1 Rebels to a College Football Playoff bid, throwing for over 3,016 yards and 18 touchdowns, and adding a dynamic running threat with 470 rushing yards and six touchdowns. The backfield featured Ole Miss RB Kewan Lacy, a highly productive runner who surpassed the 1,000 rushing yard mark, and Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr.
The receiving threats included Mississippi State WR Brenen Thompson and Oklahoma WR Isaiah Sategna III, both of whom were key targets in their respective offenses. Arkansas TE Rohan Jones provided a reliable option over the middle for the Razorbacks. The offensive line was anchored by Alabama’s OL Kadyn Proctor and South Carolina’s OL Nick Sharpe, alongside Vanderbilt OL Jordan White, who was essential to the Commodores’ successful season.
PFSN All-SEC Second Team Defense
- EDGE: Cashius Howell, Texas A&M Aggies
- EDGE: Zion Young, Missouri Tigers
- DT: Gracen Halton, Oklahoma Sooners
- DT: Will Echoles, Ole Miss Rebels
- LB: Harold Perkins Jr., LSU Tigers
- LB: Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas Razorbacks
- CB: Colton Hood, Tennessee Volunteers
- CB: Eli Bowen, Oklahoma Sooners
- CB: PJ Woodland, LSU Tigers
- SAF: Isaac Smith, Mississippi State Bulldogs
- SAF: Jelani McDonald, Texas Longhorns
The Second Team defense recognized Texas A&M EDGE Cashius Howell, who was exceptionally disruptive despite being named to the Second Team. Howell led the conference with 11.5 sacks and recorded 14. tackles for loss in the regular season. Missouri EDGE Zion Young also provided consistent pressure while the interior defensive line featured Oklahoma DT Gracen Halton and Ole Miss DT Will Echoles.
The linebacker corps was highlighted by LSU LB Harold Perkins Jr., a versatile playmaker who remained one of the SEC’s most dynamic defenders, and Arkansas LB Xavian Sorey Jr., a fast, rangy linebacker who often made impact plays in space.
The secondary was deep, featuring Oklahoma CB Eli Bowen and Tennessee CB Colton Hood, who were both lockdown cover corners. The safety positions included Mississippi State SAF Isaac Smith and Texas SAF Jelani McDonald, recognized for their versatility and high-level play.
PFSN All-SEC Second Team Special Teams
- K: Peyton Woodring, Georgia Bulldogs
- P: Jackson Ross, Tennessee Volunteers
- KR: Tre Richardson, Vanderbilt Commodores
- PR: Ryan Niblett, Texas Longhorns
The Second Team special teams unit was highlighted by Georgia K Peyton Woodring, who delivered a reliable season for the Bulldogs’ special teams unit. Tennessee P Jackson Ross was consistently effective in controlling field position for the Volunteers.
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The return specialists included Vanderbilt KR Tre Richardson, who had a key role in the Commodores’ field position strategy, and Texas PR Ryan Niblett, who provided bursts of speed on punt returns for the Longhorns.
PFSN All-SEC Third Team Offense
- QB: Gunner Stockton, Georgia Bulldogs
- RB: Jeremiah Cobb, Auburn Tigers
- RB: Sedrick Alexander, Vanderbilt Commodores
- WR: Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri Tigers
- WR: KC Concepcion, Texas A&M Aggies
- TE: Dae’Quan Wright, Ole Miss Rebels
- OL: Trevor Goosby, Texas Longhorns
- OL: Dominick Giudice, Missouri Tigers
- OL: Jager Burton, Kentucky Wildcats
- OL: DJ Campbell, Texas Longhorns
- OL: Dametrious Crownover, Texas A&M Aggies
The Third Team offense featured Georgia QB Gunner Stockton, who piloted the Bulldogs to a 12-1 record and the SEC Championship, playing an efficient brand of football. The running back tandem included Auburn RB Jeremiah Cobb and Vanderbilt RB Sedrick Alexander, both productive backs in their respective offenses.
The receiving threats were Missouri WR Kevin Coleman Jr. and Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion, a reliable receiver in addition to his return duties. Ole Miss TE Dae’Quan Wright provided a consistent receiving threat from the tight end position. The offensive line unit was a powerful group, featuring Texas’ OL Trevor Goosby and OL DJ Campbell, and Kentucky’s OL Jager Burton, all of whom contributed to strong ground attacks.
PFSN All-SEC Third Team Defense
- EDGE: Dylan Stewart, South Carolina Gamecocks
- EDGE: R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma Sooners
- DT: Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace, Kentucky Wildcats
- DT: Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M Aggies
- LB: CJ Allen, Georgia Bulldogs
- LB: Owen Heinecke, Oklahoma Sooners
- CB: Courtland Guillory, Oklahoma Sooners
- CB: Malik Muhammad, Texas Longhorns
- CB: Dezz Ricks, Texas A&M Aggies
- SAF: KJ Bolden, Georgia Bulldogs
- SAF: Bryce Thornton, Florida Gators
The Third Team defense included a trio of disruptive edge rushers and interior linemen. South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart and Oklahoma EDGE R Mason Thomas provided strong pressure. The interior was anchored by Kentucky DT Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace and Texas A&M DT Tyler Onyedim.
The linebacker duo featured Georgia LB CJ Allen, a solid tackler who contributed to the Bulldogs’ elite defense, and Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke. The secondary depth was recognized with Texas CB Malik Muhammad and Oklahoma CB Courtland Guillory, both strong in coverage. Georgia SAF KJ Bolden and Florida SAF Bryce Thornton rounded out the unit as physical, versatile safeties.
PFSN All-SEC Third Team Special Teams
- K: Trey Smack, Florida Gators
- P: Nick Haberer, Vanderbilt Commodores
- KR: Terry Bussey, Texas A&M Aggies
- PR: Vicari Swain, South Carolina Gamecocks
The Third Team specialists included Florida K Trey Smack, who provided a steady kicking presence for the Gators. Vanderbilt P Nick Haberer offered solid punting, consistently flipping field position for the Commodores.
The return game featured Texas A&M KR Terry Bussey, a dynamic athlete who posed a threat every time he touched the ball on kickoffs. South Carolina PR Vicari Swain was an effective punt returner who displayed good decision-making and vision.
