Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) makes an interception against Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) during the first half in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

2025 Preseason All-SEC Defensive Back Predictions

Originally posted on Vanderbilt Commodores on SI
By Taylor Hodges | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 12:00 PM ET

In today’s game, the two most important defenders are pass rushers and lockdown defensive backs. Sure, you want good linebackers and inside defensive linemen, but shutting down the opposing offense’s quarterback is a must.

We’ve already tackled the pass rushers in our Preseason All-SEC predictions series. Today, we’ll cover the best defensive backs in the SEC.

And, yes. There were a lot to pick from.

Here’s our prediction for what defensive backs will be named to the official Preseason All-SEC teams at next months media days. (Players appear alphabetically.)

Previous Preseason All-SEC Predictions

Running Backs
Linebackers
Defensive Line
Quarterbacks
Wide Receivers

2025 Preseason All-SEC DBs

First Team

Second Team

Third Team

Transfer Team

(Note: These are four defensive backs who transferred from a non-SEC school. Two of these players could very well end up on one of the three teams above.)