FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The release of the Southeastern Conference Football Quarter Century Team ahead of the 2025 season included two Arkansas among the league’s top stars since 2000.
Running back Darren McFadden and offensive lineman Shawn Andrews were named to the team, which was compiled by Rotowire and recognizes the best SEC performers from 2000 through 2024.
McFadden, who played at Arkansas from 2005 to 2007, finished his Razorbacks career with 4,590 rushing yards and 41 touchdowns.
He was twice named the Doak Walker Award winner, given to the nation’s top running back, and was a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist.
McFadden posted three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and averaged 5.8 yards per carry, solidifying himself as one of the most productive backs in conference history.
Andrews, a Razorbacks standout from 2001 to 2003, anchored the Arkansas offensive line and was named a consensus All-American twice.
He won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy twice, awarded to the SEC’s top lineman, before being selected in the first round of the NFL draft.
No other Arkansas players were named to the All-SEC Quarter Century Team, but several made strong cases over the last 25 years.
Felix Jones, who teamed with McFadden in the Arkansas backfield from 2005 to 2007, rushed for more than 2,900 yards and averaged 7.7 yards per carry.
Jones was an All-American kick returner and a first-round NFL draft pick, but did not match McFadden’s overall impact and accolades.
Tight end Hunter Henry, who played for Arkansas from 2013 to 2015, caught 116 passes for 1,661 yards and nine touchdowns. He was awarded the 2015 John Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end before entering the NFL.
Henry was a consistent threat in the passing game and earned All-SEC honors, but was edged out by Georgia’s Brock Bowers for the tight end spot on the list.
Receiver Treylon Burks, active from 2019 to 2021, finished his career with 2,399 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. Burks was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2021 and set multiple school receiving records.
His production and versatility made him one of the program’s top playmakers of the era. On the Quarter Century Team, he faced stiff competition from Heisman winner DeVonta Smith and All-Americans Amari Cooper and Ja’Marr Chase.
Offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth, who played from 1995 to 1998, narrowly missed the cutoff for consideration. Burlsworth’s legacy remains significant within the Arkansas program and college football, but the list focused exclusively on those who played from 2000 onward.
Other notable Razorbacks considered included quarterback Ryan Mallett, who threw for more than 7,400 yards and 62 touchdowns in two seasons, and running back Alex Collins, who rushed for 3,703 yards and 36 touchdowns from 2013 to 2015.
Let the arguing begin.
Here’s the complete list of the complete All-SEC Football Quarter Century Team (2000-2024) as compiled by Rotowire.
Quarterback
• Tim Tebow, Florida (2006-09)
Running Back
• Darren McFadden, Arkansas (2005-07)
Wide Receivers
• DeVonta Smith, Alabama (2017-20)
• Amari Cooper, Alabama (2012-14)
• Ja’Marr Chase, LSU (2018-19)
Tight End
• Brock Bowers, Georgia (2021-23)
Offensive Line
• Andre Smith, Alabama (2006-08)
• Shawn Andrews, Arkansas (2001-03)
• Maurkice Pouncey, Florida (2007-09)
• Barrett Jones, Alabama (2008-12)
• Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M (2010-12)
Defensive Line
• Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina (2011-13)
• Glenn Dorsey, LSU (2004-07)
• Nick Fairley, Auburn (2009-10)
• David Pollack, Georgia (2001-04)
Linebackers
• Patrick Willis, Ole Miss (2003-06)
• C.J. Mosley, Alabama (2010-13)
• Roquan Smith, Georgia (2015-17)
Defensive Backs
• Patrick Peterson, LSU (2008-10)
• Eric Berry, Tennessee (2007-09)
• Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama (2015-17)
• Joe Haden, Florida (2007-09)
Specialists
• Kicker: Daniel Carlson, Auburn (2014-17)
• Punter: Drew Butler, Georgia (2007-11)
• Kick/Punt Returner: Derek Abney, Kentucky (2000-03)
Head Coach
• Nick Saban, LSU and Alabama (2000-23)
