Kyle Pitts, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania product, is a likely first-round selection in the upcoming draft himself.
Also tipping the scales at 239 pounds, the tight end possesses the hands and route running finesse of a wide receiver, making him an ideal candidate to stand out in what will, likely, be his final season in Gainesville and at the next level.
Despite splitting targets with Tyrie Cleveland, Josh Hammond, Van Jefferson, and Freddie Swain as a sophomore, Pitts totaled 54 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns, finishing just eight yards behind Jefferson for the team lead.
Mullen, who boasts a 21-5 record in his first two years in The Swamp, appeared on the list of honorees, as well, earning Preseason Coach of the Year. If you are wondering after my Mond vote, yes, I voted for Mullen.
The college wires picked Harris, who ran for 1,224 yards for the Crimson Tide a year ago, as the Player of the Year, and Mississippi State quarterback K.J. Costello was pegged as the conference’s Newcomer of the Year, figuring to flourish in new head coach Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense.
Offense:
- Quarterback: Kyle Trask, Florida
- Running back: Najee Harris, Alabama
- Running back: Kylin Hill, Mississippi State
- Wide receiver: DeVonta Smith, Alabama
- Wide receiver: George Pickens, Georgia
- Tight end: Kyle Pitts, Florida
- Offensive line: Alex Leatherwood, Alabama
- Offensive line: Drake Jackson, Kentucky
- Offensive line: Trey Smith, Tennessee
- Offensive line: Landon Dickerson, Alabama
- Offensive line: Darian Kinnard, Kentucky
- Placekicker: Brent Cimaglia, Tennessee
- All-purpose: Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
Defense:
- Defensive line: Big Kat Bryant, Auburn
- Defensive line: LaBryan Ray, Alabama
- Defensive line: Bobby Brown III, Texas A&M
- Defensive line (tie): Aaron Sterling, South Carolina
- Defensive line (tie): Kobie Whiteside, Missouri
- Linebacker: Dylan Moses, Alabama
- Linebacker: K.J. Britt, Auburn
- Linebacker: Nick Bolton, Missouri
- Defensive back: Derek Stingley, Jr., LSU
- Defensive back: Patrick Surtain II, Alabama
- Defensive back: Richard LeCounte, Georgia
- Defensive back: JaCoby Stevens, LSU
- Punter: Max Duffy, Kentucky
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