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At the SEC Media Days, South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers and Dylan Stewart earned first-team honors for the 2025 Preseason All-SEC Team. Sellers is a standout quarterback, while Stewart excels as an edge rusher. Jalon Kilgore was also recognized on the second-team defense. Despite these accolades, South Carolina is projected to finish fifth in the preseason poll. The 2025 college football season starts on August 31 against Virginia Tech, promising an exciting campaign for the Gamecocks.
Columbia, South Carolina – The Southeastern Conference (SEC) Media Days have unveiled the 2025 Preseason All-SEC Team, shining a spotlight on South Carolina’s own LaNorris Sellers and Dylan Stewart, both of whom have earned prestigious first-team honors. Sellers, a 6-3, 240-pound redshirt sophomore quarterback from Florence, S.C., stands out as one of the league’s top players. Meanwhile, Stewart, a 6-5, 245-pound sophomore edge rusher from Washington, D.C., has also secured his spot among the elite on the first-team defense.
In addition to Sellers and Stewart, South Carolina’s Jalon Kilgore has garnered recognition as a second-team All-SEC defensive back. The achievements of these players highlight the growing talent within South Carolina’s football program as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Despite the impressive individual accolades, South Carolina is projected to finish fifth in the preseason media poll behind Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and LSU. The SEC Championship Game will be decided based on the two teams with the best overall SEC winning percentages during the eight-game conference schedule, emphasizing the competitive landscape of one of college football’s toughest leagues.
Historically, SEC Media Days predictions have had a mixed record in foreseeing the eventual champion, with only 10 predicted champions winning the SEC Championship Game since 1992. This record suggests that preseason rankings can often shift significantly as the season progresses.
The start of the 2025 college football season is just around the corner, with South Carolina set to kick off their campaign on August 31 against Virginia Tech at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game is expected to draw significant interest, with a scheduled start time of 3 PM ET, and will be broadcasted on ESPN.
2025 Preseason All-SEC Selections
The 2025 Preseason All-SEC Team features notable players categorized across three teams:
First-Team Offense
- QB: LaNorris Sellers (SC)
- RB: Quintrevion Wisner (TX), Le’Veon Moss (AM)
- WR: Ryan Williams (UA), Cam Coleman (AU)
- TE: Eli Stowers (VU)
- OL: Kadyn Proctor (UA), Cayden Green (MO), DJ Campbell (TX), Austin Barber (UF), C: Jake Slaughter (UF)
Second-Team Offense
- QB: Garrett Nussmeier (LSU)
- RB: Jaydn Ott (OU), Caden Durham (LSU)
- WR: Aaron Anderson (LSU), Ryan Wingo (TX)
- TE: Oscar Delp (UG)
- OL: Ar’maj Reed-Adams (AM), Trey Zuhn III (AM), Jaeden Roberts (UA), Fernando Carmona Jr. (AR), C: Parker Brailsford (UA)
Third-Team Offense
- QB: Arch Manning (TX)
- RB: Nate Frazier (UG), Jam Miller (UA)
- WR: Eric Singleton (AU), Kevin Coleman Jr. (MO)
- TE: Jack Endries (TX)
- OL: Earnest Greene III (UG), Chase Bisontis (AM), Xavier Chaplin (AU), Trevor Goosby (TX), C: Connor Lew (AU)
First-Team Defense
- DL: Keldric Faulk (AU), Dylan Stewart (SC), Colin Simmons (TX), Christian Miller (UG)
- LB: Anthony Hill Jr. (TX), Whit Weeks (LSU), CJ Allen (UG)
- DB: KJ Bolden (UG), Michael Taaffe (TX), Daylen Everette (UG), Jermod McCoy (TN)
Second-Team Defense
- DL: Caleb Banks (UF), Tim Keenan III (UA), LT Overton (UA), R Mason Thomas (OU)
- LB: Deontae Lawson (UA), Harold Perkins (LSU), Suntarine Perkins (UM)
- DB: Malik Muhammad (TX), Domani Jackson (UA), Will Lee III (AM), Jalon Kilgore (SC)
Third-Team Defense
- DL: Tyreak Sapp (UF), Trey Moore (TX), Cam Ball (AR), Zxavian Harris (UM)
- LB: Taurean York (AM), Arion Carter (TN), Princewill Umanmielen (UM)
- DB: Keon Sabb (UA), Boo Carter (TN), Bray Hubbard (UA), Isaac Smith (MS)
Specialists
- Punter: Brett Thorson (UG)
- Placekicker: Peyton Woodring (UG)
As the season nears, South Carolina’s representatives at SEC Media Days—including Sellers, DQ Smith, and Nick Barrett—discussed their preparations and expectations. Head Coach Shane Beamer, boasting a 29-22 record with three bowl appearances, guided the 2024 squad to an impressive 9-4 finish, further enhancing the anticipation for the 2025 season.
Both Sellers and Stewart have generated significant buzz among fans and analysts, with Sellers being mentioned as a potential Heisman candidate. The upcoming season promises to be pivotal for both players and the team as they aim to prove their worth on the national stage.
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Additional Resources
- On3: A Conversation with Former South Carolina Gamecocks Football Coach Sparky Woods
- The State: South Carolina Football News
- Sports Illustrated: LaNorris Sellers Analysis
- GamecocksOnline: South Carolina at SEC Media Days
- AtoZ Sports: Heisman Trophy Discussion
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Gamecocks Football
- Google Search: South Carolina Gamecocks Football
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Gamecocks Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina Gamecocks
- Google News: South Carolina Gamecocks Football
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