2012 Preseason All-SEC Team

2012 Preseason All-SEC Team

Tyler Wilson

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The SEC leader with 3,638 passing yards in 2011, Wilson had a four-to-one touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Marcus Lattimore

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He ran for 1,197 yards in 2010 and broke fast in '11 before injury. He's healthy now.

Knile Davis

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Davis missed 2011 with an ankle injury but rushed for 1,322 yards in '10.

Chris Gragg

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He caught 41 passes for 518 yards in 2011 and should be targeted more in '12.

Cobi Hamilton

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His 15.9 yards per catch was fifth in the SEC last year. He's ready to be a star.

Justin Hunter

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Hunter tore his ACL last September, but could emerge as Tyler Bray's No. 1 target with teammate and fellow All-Conference hopeful Da'Rick Rogers suspended indefinitely.

Alex Hurst

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The 2011 All-SEC selection by the coaches has stamina at 6-foot-6 and 340 pounds.

Chance Warmack

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Athletic at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, he is at his best when pulling.

Barrett Jones

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The versatile lineman every team wants won the 2011Outland Trophy playing tackle.

Larry Warford

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He's physical, multi-skilled and light on his feet for a 336-pounder.

Luke Joeckel

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The third-year starter is one of the nation's best pass blockers.

Sam Montgomery

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At 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, he led the Tigers with nine sacks in 2011.

Jesse Williams

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The Australian import is moving to tackle after playing end last season.

John Jenkins

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Offensive linemen will struggle to move this 350-pounder.

Jadeveon Clowney

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An improved knowledge of the scheme should help this speedster make more plays.

Jarvis Jones

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The consensus first-team All-America continuously pressures QBs.

C.J. Mosley

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The Crimson Tide are counting on Mosley to assume aleadership role.

Nico Johnson

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The excellent run stopper is Alabama's top returning tackler, with 47.

Tharold Simon

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All eyes will be on Simon with 2011 stars Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu gone.

Eric Reid

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The fierce tackler plays in the conference's most punishing secondary.

Robert Lester

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The third-year starter is Alabama's most experienced defender.

Johnthan Banks

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The converted safety intercepted five passes in 2011.

Caleb Sturgis

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The 2011 Lou Groza Award finalist has a big leg (heaveraged 66.4 yards per kickoff) and converted 84.6 percent of his field goal attempts.

Brad Wing

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The elite ball-booter pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 23 times in 50 tries.

Tre Mason

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The running back averaged 26.4 yards on his 24 returns as a freshman -- including one that he broke for a 97-yard touchdown.

Johnthan Banks

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Banks returned 16 punts in 2011 for 166 yards and a score.