All-SEC Football Quarter Century Team revealed before 2025 season

The All-SEC Football quarter century team was revealed ahead of the 2025 college football season by Rotowire. If you want to talk about a list that’s loaded with names, we’ve got the one for you!

Rotowire broke down the offense, defense and special teams for the best players over the last 25 years. Sure, this list could definitely change drastically by the time it’s 2050, but these are stars folks!

Without further ado, let’s dive into the All-SEC quarter century team! We start with some people’s pick for best college football player of the last 25 years.

Quarterback

Tim Tebow, Florida (2006-09)

Tebow is the top quarterback in the SEC over the last quarter century, per Rotowire. A Heisman Trophy winner, Florida icon and national champion, it’s hard to argue.

At his peak, Tebow was nearly impossible to stop when he found one of his playmakers or just took off and ran, which would include running defenders over. Tebow threw and ran for 145 total touchdowns in his college career and was a Heisman finalist three total times.

Running Back

Darren McFadden, Arkansas (2005-07)

McFadden is one of a couple of Arkansas players on this SEC quarter century team. He topped 1,000 yards in each of his three seasons in college, including absurd numbers in his final two campaigns.

He totaled 4,590 yards and 41 touchdowns with a great 5.8 yards per carry. It led him to a 10-year NFL career after winning the Walter Camp Award, two Doak Walkers and two Jim Browns.

Wide Receiver

DeVonta Smith, Alabama (2017-20); Amari Cooper, Alabama (2012-14); Ja’Marr Chase, LSU (2018-19)

Smith won a Heisman Trophy and a national title during his final year at Alabama. He also caught the game winning score as a freshman, winning his first national title before becoming a household name in the SEC and nationwide. During his final year, he was unstoppable.

Cooper was a household name, speaking of those, roughly five years earlier than Smith. He bullied defenders, as did Chase. He helped one of the greatest offenses in college football history in 2019 and was so good, he didn’t even need to play in the shortened 2020 season.

Tight End

Brock Bowers, Georgia (2021-23)

Bowers couldn’t be stopped as soon as he stepped onto a football field. He was one of the best overall players in the SEC.

Despite playing just 10 games during his final year, he still totaled 56 catches. Bowers finished his college career with 175 catches, 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns. Not to mention his five rushing touchdowns on just 19 carries.

Offensive Line

Andre Smith, Alabama (2006-08); Shawn Andrews, Arkansas (2001-03); Maurkice Pouncey, Florida (2007-09); Barrett Jones, Alabama (2008-12); Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M (2010-12)

Alabama had some studs on the offensive line across multiple eras. That includes Smith and Jones as Alabama became the dominant force in the SEC again.

Pouncey starred on the Florida national title team, Andrews was a stud for the Razorbacks and Joeckel was part of a loaded offensive line class that was talked about in the 2013 NFL Draft. Hard to beat this group.

Defensive Line

Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (2011-13); Glenn Dorsey, LSU (2004-07); Nick Fairley, Auburn (2009-10); David Pollack, Georgia (2001-04)

Clowney was a stud at South Carolina, but became a superstar with his famous hit against Michigan. LSU and Auburn definitely long for guys like Dorsey and Fairley again as well.

Pollack might be known for his time on ESPN’s College GameDay and now as a college football analyst, but he was a star. An injury cut his NFL career short, but Pollack was a tough as nails.

Linebacker

Patrick Willis, Ole Miss (2003-06); CJ Mosley, Alabama (2010-13); Roquan Smith, Georgia (2015-17)

Willis made a name for himself in the pros and college, being a member of the Hall of Fame of both! So before his 49ers’ days, Willis dominated at Ole Miss. Mosley broke out at Alabama and was one of the more feared linebackers in the SEC.

Smith’s time at Georgia really highlighted the rise of those defenses in Athens. He’s currently in his eighth season in the NFL.

Defensive Backs

Patrick Peterson, LSU (2008-10); Eric Berry, Tennessee (2007-09); Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama (2015-17); Joe Haden, Florida (2007-09)

Boy, some of these names really take you back right? Fitzpatrick was the only one on this SEC team that played after 2010, but was dominant.

Peterson, Berry and Haden all played in the same era of the SEC, making this one of the best groupings you’ll see. Good luck trying to beat them in their prime.

Specialists

K Daniel Carlson, Auburn (2014-17); P Drew Butler, Georgia (2007-11); KR/PR Derek Abney, Kentucky (2000-03)

Carlson was pretty accurate during his college career, nailing 92-of-114 field goals (79.8%) while making all 198 PATs. he led the SEC in made field goals in each of his last three seasons.

Butler averaged over 44 yards per punt for Georgia and was an All-American. Abney returned four punts for touchdowns and two kicks for touchdowns in just 2002. He also led the SEC in kickoff return yards from 2001-03.

Head Coach

Nick Saban, LSU and Alabama (2000-23)

Was there really any other choice? Other than two years with the Miami Dolphins, Saban won all seven of his national championships during this quarter century with two SEC schools.

He’ll be remembered for Alabama, but don’t mistake the impact he had on LSU prior to their string of additional success with Les Miles, Ed Orgeron and now Brian Kelly. Arguably the greatest coach of all-time, Saban is cemented on this list.