Derrick Thomas, Cornelius Bennett and DeMeco Ryans come to mind — national award winners and All-Americans all. But they combined for a total of zero SEC championships during their time in Tuscaloosa.

Announced on Monday, Alabama had four players named on the 2025 AP Preseason All-America Team. Offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and wide receiver Ryan Williams were both named to the first team, while center Parker Brailsford and defensive tackle Tim Keenan III were named to the second team.

Eleven Alabama football players were named to the 2025 All-SEC preseason coaches team. Here's who made the cut.