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Three Gators make All-SEC Football Quarter Century Team

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Tim Tebow
Jan 8, 2007; Glendale, AZ, USA; Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates a touchdown with running back Billy Latsko (42) and running back Eric Rutledge (29) in the second half of the BCS National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The Gators defeated the Buckeyes 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2007 Rick Scuteri

Florida Gators legend Tim Tebow headlines the SEC Football’s Quarter Century team released by RotoWire.com this week. Two other former UF players also made the list, which consisted of 11 starters apiece on offense and defense, along with three special teams players.

Here are the Gators on the squad:

Tim Tebow, QB, (2006-09)

The skinny: The iconic Tebow is an all-time Florida Gators legend and some might argue he tops the list of UF greats. He helped Florida win two national titles and two SEC titles — and in 2007 he became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy. Tebow was third in the Heisman voting in 2008 and fifth in 2009. At Florida, he completed 67.1 percent of his passes for 9,286 yards, 88 touchdowns and only 16 interceptions. Meanwhile, he added 2,947 rushing yards and 57 rushing touchdowns. Tebow is fourth all time in UF passing yards for a career — and sixth in rushing.

Maurkice Pouncey, C (2007-2009)

The skinny: Pouncey is one of the top linemen in school history. He started 39 games at UF, was a national champion, and won the 2009 Rimington Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s best center. Pouncey was a consensus All-American that season. He left UF after his junior season and was the 18th overall draft pick in 2010. In the NFL, he had what likely was a Hall of Fame career. Pouncey was first-team All-Pro twice and second-team All-Pro three times.

Joe Haden, CB (2007-2009)

The skinny: Haden, a dominant shutdown corner, won a national title in 2008 and was a consensus first-team All-American the following season. He became the first true freshman to start at cornerback on opening day in Gators history in 2007. All told, he started every game he played at UF (40) and finished his college career with eight interceptions. Haden was one of three finalists for the 2009 Jim Thorpe Award, given to the country’s top defensive back.

The complete SEC All-Century team:

PositionPlayerTeamYears
QBTim TebowFlorida2006-2009
RBDarren McFaddenArkansas2005-2007
WRDeVonta SmithAlabama2017-2020
WRAmari CooperAlabama2012-2014
WRJa’Marr ChaseLSU2018-2019
TEBrock BowersGeorgia2021-2023
OTAndre SmithAlabama2006-2008
OGShawn AndrewsArkansas2001-2003
CMaurkice PounceyFlorida2007-2009
OGBarrett JonesAlabama2008-2012
OTLuke JoeckelTexas A&M2010-2012

PositionPlayerTeamYears
DEJadeveon ClowneySouth Carolina2011-2013
DTGlenn DorseyLSU2004-2007
DTNick FairleyAuburn2009-2010
DEDavid PollackGeorgia2001-2004
LBPatrick WillisOle Miss2003-2006
LBC.J. MosleyAlabama2010-2013
LBRoquan SmithGeorgia2015-2017
CBPatrick PetersonLSU2008-2010
SEric BerryTennessee2007-2009
SMinkah FitzpatrickAlabama2015-2017
CBJoe HadenFlorida2007-2009
KDaniel CarlsonAuburn2014-2017
PDrew ButlerGeorgia2007-2011
ReturnerDerek AbneyKentucky2000-2003
CoachTeamYears
Nick SabanLSU, Alabama2000-2023

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