Tennessee's Dylan Sampson and South Carolina's Kyle Kennard Lead 2024 AP All-SEC Honors

Shane Beamer named SEC Coach of the Year as South Carolina and Tennessee players dominate top awards.

Dylan Sampson of Tennessee was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year after a record-breaking season with 1,485 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns.
South Carolina's Kyle Kennard earned SEC Defensive Player of the Year, leading the league with 11.5 sacks and winning the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defender.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer received SEC Coach of the Year honors for the second time, guiding the Gamecocks to a nine-win season and a Citrus Bowl berth.
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was named SEC Newcomer of the Year after leading his team to its first bowl game since 2018 with 2,133 passing yards and 23 total touchdowns.
The AP All-SEC first team featured standout players from across the conference, including unanimous selections Dylan Sampson and Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.