The Southeastern Conference head coaches released their picks for the preseason all-SEC team Thursday.
While Alabama and LSU led the conference, Auburn landed three players on the list, all on the offensive side of the ball.
Center Reese Dismukes, wide receiver Sammy Coates and quarterback Nick Marshall were all chosen.
Marshall, who won't start in the Tigers season opener against Arkansas, returns for his senior season after posting 1,976 yards through the air in 2013, his first year on the Plains.
Coates comes into the 2014 season following a breakout performance in 2013, grabbing 42 receptions for 902 yards.
Several other Tigers were named to the second and third teams.
Tight end C.J. Uzomah, defensive lineman Gabe Wright and cornerback Johnathon Mincy were named to the second team, as well as offensive lineman Alex Kozan, despite the fact that he will sit out the entire 2014 season due to back surgery.
Players named to the third team were offensive lineman Chad Slade, defensive lineman Montravius Adams, and defensive back Robinson Therezie.
The Auburn football team opens its 2014 season on August 30 against SEC West foe Arkansas at 3:00 p.m.
Do you like this story? The Plainsman doesn't accept money from tuition or student fees, and we don't charge a subscription fee. But you can donate to support The Plainsman.
