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2017 Southeastern Conference Football Season
The 2017 Southeastern Conference football season was the 85th season of SEC football and took place during the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The season began on August 31 and will end with the 2017 SEC Championship Game on December 2. The SEC is a Power Five conferences, Power Five conference under the College Football Playoff format along with the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big 12 Conference, the Big Ten Conference, and the Pac–12 Conference. For the 2017 season, the SEC has 14 teams divided into two divisions of seven each, named East and West. Preseason Recruiting classes SEC media days The SEC conducted its annual media days at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama between July 11 and July 14. The event commenced with a speech by commissioner Greg Sankey, and all 14 teams sent their head coaches and three selected players to speak with members of the media. The event along with all speakers and interviews were broadcast li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly known as Division I-A, is the highest level of college football in the United States. The FBS consists of the largest schools in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). As of the 2024 season, there are 10 conferences and 134 schools in FBS. College football is one of the most popular spectator sports throughout much of the United States. The top schools generate tens of millions of dollars in yearly revenue. Top FBS teams draw tens of thousands of fans to games, and the fifteen List of U.S. stadiums by capacity, largest American stadiums by capacity all host FBS teams or games. Since July 1, 2021, college athletes have been able to receive payments for the use of their student athlete compensation, name, image, and likeness. Prior to this date colleges were only allowed to provide players with non-monetary compensation such as athletic scholarships that provide for tuition, housing, and books. Unlike other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big 12 Conference
The Big 12 Conference is a collegiate List of NCAA conferences, athletic conference in the United States. It consists of 16 full-member universities (3 private universities and 13 public universities) in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia. It is headquartered in Irving, Texas. The Big 12 is a member of the NCAA Division I, Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for all sports. Its College football, football teams compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS; formerly Division I-A), the higher of two levels of NCAA Division I football competition. The Big 12 is one of the Power conferences, Power Four conferences, the four highest-earning and most historically successful FBS football conferences. Power Four conferences are guaranteed at least one bid to a New Year's Six bowl game and have been granted exemptions from certain NCAA rules. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Pierschbacher
Ross Pierschbacher (born June 5, 1995) is an American professional football offensive guard. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. College career Originally committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Pierschbacher changed his commitment to Alabama and enrolled in January 2014. He became a starter at guard as a redshirt freshman and stayed a starter for all four seasons, tallying 57 career starts and playing center as a senior. He was named an All-Southeastern Conference player in his last three seasons and team captain as a senior. Professional career Washington Redskins / Washington Football Team Pierschbacher was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to their practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 for the team's Week 9 game against the New Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonah Williams (offensive Lineman)
Jonah Williams (born November 17, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft. Early life Williams moved to California in ninth grade, after growing up in Atlanta. In Folsom, Williams was a four-star offensive tackle who committed to Alabama. He also received offers from Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and USC. College career During his first season, Williams received the reputation as a "film junkie". Following the 2017 season, Williams was named a third-team All-American. On January 11, 2019, Williams announced that he would declare for the 2019 NFL draft. Professional career Cincinnati Bengals Williams was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round (11th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. On June 25, 2019, it was revealed that Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martez Ivey
Martez Ivey (born July 25, 1995) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida. Ivey has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Vipers, Carolina Panthers, and Toronto Argonauts. Early life Ivey attended Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida. In his sophomore year, Ivey helped protect quarterback Zack Darlington as Apopka went on a 13–2 record, and won the 2012 FHSAA Class 8A state title over Cypress Bay. The following year, Apopka reached the state 8A final again, but lost to South Dade. After Darlington graduated, the offensive load was carried by halfback Chandler Cox. With Ivey paving the way, Apopka went 12–4 and beat Miami Columbus for the 2014 Class 8A state title. Ivey was recognized with the Hall Trophy as the U. S. Army Player of the Year. Regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Ivey was ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braden Smith (American Football)
Braden Smith (born March 25, 1996) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. Early life A native of Olathe, Kansas, Smith attended Olathe South High School, where he was a two-way lineman on the football varsity. Smith was credited with 82 pancake blocks on offense, 59 tackles on defense in his senior season. Regarded as a four-star recruit by ESPN, Smith was ranked as the No. 9 offensive guard prospect in the class of 2014. He had offers from Alabama, Texas A&M, Georgia and Notre Dame, and decided to commit to Auburn University on May 27, 2014. College career Smith played as a freshman playing in 12 games. In his sophomore season at Auburn, he played right guard and was named Second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC). Smith received All-America honors in both 2016 and 2017 as well as received the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the best blocker in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaac Nauta
Isaac Jay Nauta (born May 21, 1997) is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at Georgia. Early life Nauta attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his senior season. During his senior season Nauta played in eight games, catching 13 passes for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Nauta played football and basketball while at IMG Academy. In his senior year he was named to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and ''USA Today'' All-USA First-team. Considered a five-star recruit by all major recruiting services, he was rated as the best tight end prospect of his class. He committed to Georgia on January 9, 2016. College career Considered by far the best true freshman tight end in the country, Nauta finished the season with 353 yards on 27 catches as he developed early chemistry with fellow true freshman quarterback Jacob Eason. Nauta was a key weapon for the Georgia passing game, lining up on the outside and in the slot quite a bit as he dwarf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Kirk
Christian Davon Kirk (born November 18, 1996) is an American professional American football, football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies football, Texas A&M Aggies, and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. Early life Kirk attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he played high school football. He played both wide receiver and running back for the Sabercats. He gained over 3,000 all-purpose yards as a senior and 2,000 as a junior. Kirk was rated by Rivals.com as a five-star recruit and was ranked among the top overall prospects in his class. He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football. College career Kirk attended and played college football at Texas A&M under head coach Kevin Sumlin. Kirk earned a starting job at receiver as a true freshman in 2015. In his first game, he had 6 receptions for 106 yards wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calvin Ridley
Calvin Orin Ridley (born December 20, 1994) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was a part of the national championship-winning teams in 2015 and 2017. Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft, he was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2020. After announcing midway through the 2021 season that he would be stepping away from football due to mental health reasons, it was later revealed that Ridley would be suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season for violating the league's gambling policy. While suspended, he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars and was reinstated the following year. Early life Calvin Orin Ridley was born to Colin Ridley and Kay Daniels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 20, 1994. He is the eldest of 4 brother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Chubb
Nicholas Jamaal Chubb (born December 27, 1995) is an American professional football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. Across his seven seasons with the Browns, Chubb was a four-time Pro Bowler and a second-team All-Pro in 2022. Early life Chubb attended Cedartown High School in Cedartown, Georgia, where he was a two-sport star for the Bulldogs' football and track teams. In football, he led the state of Georgia in rushing yards with 2,721 with 38 touchdowns as a junior. As a senior, he had 2,690 yards and 41 touchdowns. He finished his high school career with 6,983 rushing yards and 102 rushing touchdowns. As a standout track & field athlete, Chubb competed from 2011 to 2015 in events ranging from the 100-meters to the shot put. At the 2013 4A Sectionals, he took fifth place in the long jump event with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derrius Guice
Derrius Guice ( ; born June 21, 1997) is an American former professional American football, football running back. He played college football for the LSU Tigers football, LSU Tigers, where he was the first player in Southeastern Conference (SEC) history with three career games of 250 or more rushing yards before being selected by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. Guice appeared in just five games in two years in the NFL due to multiple knee injuries and was released in 2020 after being charged for crimes related to domestic violence. LSU disassociated itself from Guice and removed all of his statistics from their record books in 2021 amid claims that the school had mishandled accusations of multiple rapes committed by him during his time there. Early life Guice was born to parents Derrick Sr. and Beulah Guice on June 21, 1997, in a poverty-stricken section of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, known as "the Bottom". On May 3, 2003, Derek was killed after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Alexander Hurts (born August 7, 1998) is an American professional American football, football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Hurts began his college football career with the Alabama Crimson Tide football, Alabama Crimson Tide, leading the team to consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship appearances in 2016 and 2017. He spent one season as Alabama's backup quarterback in 2018, after being benched by Nick Saban during Alabama's victory in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2017 championship game. He played his final season with the Oklahoma Sooners football, Oklahoma Sooners, also leading them to an appearance in the 2019–20 College Football Playoff. Selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft, Hurts became their starter near the end of his rookie season. Hurts had a breakout season in 2022 Philadelphia Eagles season, 2022, leading the Eagles to their conference' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
