Mississippi football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was voted first-team All-SEC by the conference’s media poll, the league announced Friday, July 24.
Chambliss was joined by Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy on the first team, as Ole Miss is set for one of the best backfield tandems in college football this season. Texas quarterback Arch Manning was selected to the All-SEC second-team by media.
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Texas and LSU led all teams with four first-team All-SEC selections. Texas put receiver Cam Coleman, offensive lineman Trevor Goosby, defensive lineman Colin Simmons and linebacker Rasheem Biles, a transfer from Pittsburgh, on the list. LSU placed tight end Trey’Dez Green, offensive lineman Jordan Seaton, linebacker Whit Weeks and defensive lineman Princewill Umanmielen under first-year coach Lane Kiffin.
Here’s a look at the preseason first-, second- and third-team All-SEC selections for 2026:
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Arch Manning: Texas Longhorns quarterback from legendary football family
Arch Manning of Isidore Newman School appears in a victory over Holy Savior Menard Central High School in the semifinals of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association basketball championship tournament on March 9, 2021.
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Arch Manning of Isidore Newman School appears in a victory over Holy Savior Menard Central High School in the semifinals of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association basketball championship tournament on March 9, 2021.
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Arch Manning attends a college football game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021, in Athens, Georgia.
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Arch Manning of Isidore Newman School attends the college football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 16, 2021, in Austin.
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Arch Manning looks on during his recruiting visit to Clemson University before the college football game between the Clemson Tigers and the Florida State Seminoles at Clemson Memorial Stadium on Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, South Carolina.
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Arch Manning of Isidore Newman High School looks on during the game against Hahnville High School on Sept. 2, 2022, in Boutte, Louisiana.
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Arch Manning of Isidore Newman High School competes in the football game against Hahnville High School on Sept. 2, 2022, in Boutte, Louisiana.
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Arch Manning watches pregame warmups on the sideline before the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Iowa State Cyclones at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 15, 2022, in Austin.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns warms up before the Texas football Orange-White spring football game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on April 15, 2023, in Austin.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns warms up prior to the college football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns warms up prior to the college football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Cole Hutson and Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns pose after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 34-24 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Maalik Murphy of the Texas Longhorns greets Arch Manning before the game against the BYU Cougars at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 28, 2023, in Austin.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024, in Austin.
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Connor Robertson of the Texas Longhorns congratulates Arch Manning with a lift after Manning scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024, in Austin.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns greets fans on the way to the stadium before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 21, 2024, in Austin.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns scrambles in the second half while defended by Deonte Anderson of the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024, in Austin.
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Jake Majors of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with Arch Manning after a touchdown in the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024, in Austin.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning arrives prior to the college football game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Nov. 23, 2024, in Austin.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a college football game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Nov. 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Arch Manning and Cole Lourd of the Texas Longhorns celebrate after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils, 39-31, in double overtime, in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Jan. 1, 2025, in Atlanta.
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Arch Manning and Cooper Manning work a promotional shift at a Raising Cane’s in Thibodaux, Louisiana, on June 26, 2025.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese tackles Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning reacts after getting hit by San Jose State Spartans linebacker Taniela Latu during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025.
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Arch Manning of the Texas Longhorns reacts after rushing for a touchdown in the second half against the San Jose State Spartans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025, in Austin.
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning stands on the field during warmups before a game against UTEP at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Sept. 13, 2025.
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Preseason All-SEC football team 2026
First team
Offense
Quarterback: Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Running back: Kewan Lacy, Ole Miss
Wide receiver: Cam Coleman, Texas
Wide receiver: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama
Tight End: Trey’Dez Green, LSU
Guard/Tackle: Trevor Goosby, Texas
Guard/Tackle: Jordan Seaton, LSU
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Defense
Defensive line: Colin Simmons, Texas
Defensive line: Princewill Umanmielen, LSU
Linebacker: Whit Weeks, LSU
Linebacker: Rasheem Biles, Texas
Special teams
Punter: Grant Chadwick, LSU
Kickoff specialist: Tate Sandell, Oklahoma
Long snapper: Ben Anderson, Oklahoma
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Second team
Offense
Quarterback: Arch Manning, Texas
Wide receiver: Mario Craver, Texas A&M
Guard/Tackle: Dontrell Glover, Georgia
Guard/Tackle: Michael Carroll, Alabama
Center: Mark Nabou Jr., Texas A&M
All-purpose: Ryan Niblett, Texas
Defense
Defensive back: Kelley Jones, Mississippi State
Special teams
Punter: Grayson Miller, Oklahoma
Return specialist: Isaiah Sategna III, Oklahoma
Kickoff specialist: Lucas Carneiro, Ole Miss
Long snapper: Trey Dubuc, Texas
Third team
Offense
Quarterback: Gunner Stockton, Georgia
Guard/Tackle: Patrick Kutas, Ole Miss
Guard/Tackle: Wendell Moe Jr., Tennessee
Center: Braelin Moore, LSU
All-purpose: Jadan Baugh, Florida
Defense
Defensive line: DJ Hicks, Texas A&M
Defensive line: Gabe Harris, Georgia
Defensive line: Jayden Woods, Florida
Linebacker: TJ Dottery, LSU
Special teams
Kicker: Alex McPherseon, Auburn
Punter: Ethan Pulliam, Mississippi State
Long snapper: Brett Le Blanc, Missouri
* Tied
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Preseason All-SEC football teams: Who got nod between Arch Manning, Trinidad Chambliss?
