who are the 5 greatest athletes to play in the sec

[Johnnyreb2]

Hershel Walker, Bo Jackson, Cam Newton, Archie Manning, Tim Tebow

 

[ranchreb]

I would say that would be just about right for offensive players. I'd go with Reggie White, Patrick Willis, Leroy Jordan, Doug Atkins, and Champ Bailey on defense.

 

[TheRebels'Advocate]

Others to consider. Jevon "the freak" Kearse, Aundray Bruce, David Palmer.

 

[littleton tiger]

Like your list Ranch but would replace Doug Atkins with Tommy Casanova. Might also consider Wilbur Marshall

 

[SP105]

Derrick Thomas
Herschel Walker
Bo Jackson
Johnny Manziel
Peyton Manning

 

[ranchreb]

Like your list Ranch but would replace Doug Atkins with Tommy Casanova. Might also consider Wilbur Marshall

I almost included Casanova. I came very close to putting him in in Bailey's place. Bailey played more offense than defense if I remember correctly. LSU had another great defensive player, a safety I think, back in the late 50's and early 60's but I could not remember his name.

 

[ranchreb]

Derrick Thomas
Herschel Walker
Bo Jackson
Johnny Manziel
Peyton Manning

Leroy Jordan was Bama's all time best LB. Spurrier was better than Peyton.

 

[littleton tiger]

You were probably thinking of Jerry Stovall. He was runner up for the Heisman as a senior

 

[ranchreb]

You were probably thinking of Jerry Stovall. He was runner up for the Heisman as a senior

Yep. If I could have remembered his name he would have been on my list. If I remember he was a RB and safety.

 

[littleton tiger]

Right as usual Ranch. After college he played for the ST. Louis Cardinals and made several pro bowls.

 

[ranchreb]

Right as usual Ranch. After college he played for the ST. Louis Cardinals and made several pro bowls.

LSU has a great one in Jamal Adams. We wanted him bad but came in second for him. It's my understanding the TOPS program will be discontinued in Louisiana. How will that affect Louisiana kids going to college?