Ahead of Georgia and Alabama football meeting in the SEC Championship in Atlanta, 16 legends across the SEC are getting recognized during the lead-up to the game.
For Tennessee, it’ll be Kevin Burnett being recognized. He played for UT as a linebacker from 2000-04, where he played his way into a pair of All-SEC and an All-American nods. As a senior, he earned 120 tackles, six tackles for loss, a pick and an interception.
Burnett was drafted with the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He played there until 2008, when he signed with the San Diego Chargers as a free agent. In 2011, he signed with the Miami Dolphins. In 2013, his final NFL season, he signed with the Oakland Raiders.
Kevin Burnett will be recognized as an @SEC Legend in Atlanta this weekend. 👏#GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/bhj0z0ZmOY
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 6, 2025
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Here is the full list of former SEC stars that will be honored ahead of the game:
- Alabama – C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, 2010-13
- Arkansas – Kenoy Kennedy, Safety, 1996-99
- Auburn – Cam Newton, Quarterback, 2010
- Florida – Brandon Spikes, Linebacker, 2006-09
- Georgia – Randy Johnson, Offensive Guard, 1973-75
- Kentucky – Jacob Tamme, Tight End, 2004-07
- LSU – Tyrann Mathieu, Cornerback, 2010-11
- Ole Miss – William “Bill” Smith, Punter, 1983-86
- Mississippi State – Gabe Jackson, Offensive Guard, 2009-13
- Missouri – Mitch Morse, Offensive Lineman, 2010-14
- Oklahoma – Lucious Selmon, Nose Guard, 1970-73
- South Carolina – Connor Shaw, Quarterback, 2010-13
- Tennessee – Kevin Burnett, Linebacker, 2000-04
- Texas – Derrick Johnson, Linebacker, 2001-04
- Texas A&M – R.C. Slocum, Texas A&M, 1989-2002
- Vanderbilt – Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 2010-13
According to the SEC, ‘the 2025 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at their respective institutions. This year’s class includes a Heisman Trophy winner, national champions, All-Americans, All-SEC selections, Academic All-Americans and NFL standouts. The group represents teams that won SEC Championships, claimed Super Bowl titles and are represented in state, school and college football halls of fame.’
