The preseason All-SEC team has been released, and Auburn has two representatives on the first team.
Running back [autotag]Jarquez Hunter[/autotag] and kicker [autotag]Alex McPherson[/autotag] are among 29 players from across the SEC to earn a place within the preseason All-SEC team. Hunter joins Georgia‘s Trevor Etienne as a first-team running back while McPherson is tabbed as a first-team kickoff specialist alongside kicker Bert Auburn of Texas and punter James Burnip of Alabama. McPherson also grabbed third-team kicker honors.
Hunter’s first season as the premier back in Auburn’s offense saw him rush for 909 yards on 159 attempts with seven touchdowns. He looks to take his game a step further this season by becoming the first back to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark since [autotag]Tank Bigsby[/autotag] rushed for 1,102 yards in 2022.
McPherson earns a first-team nod after connecting on all 40 of his extra point attempts and carving up a 13-for-13 mark in field goals with a long of 53. McPherson battled a gastrointestinal ailment during the offseason and is slowly working his way back to 100%.
In all, Auburn has four representatives on the preseason All-SEC team. [autotag]Keionte Scott[/autotag] is a second-team punt returner while [autotag]Eugene Asante[/autotag] is a third-team linebacker.
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