Alabama had a conference-best nine players selected to the first-team of the preseason coaches All-SEC team, which was released Wednesday.
Four were offensive players -- quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver Calvin Ridley and offensive linemen Jonah Williams and Ross Pierschbacher. Four were defensive players -- defensive linemen Da'Ron Payne and Da'Shawn Hand along with defensive backs Minkah Fitzpatrick and Ronnie Harrison. JK Scott was the first-team punter.
Two Crimson Tide players were second-team selections -- running back Bo Scarbrough and linebacker Rashaan Evans.
Four were on the third-team -- offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman, linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton, defensive back Anthony Averett and defensive back Trevon Diggs as an all-purpose player.