SEC announces 2025 postseason players, coach of the year awards
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Key Points:
- Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year after leading the conference with 4,018 total yards and 36 combined touchdowns in 2025.
- Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell earned Defensive Player of the Year honors with a conference-best 11.5 sacks this season.
- Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea was named SEC Coach of the Year after guiding the Commodores to their first-ever 10-win season and consecutive bowl appearances.
- Other award winners included Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss as Newcomer of the Year, Tennessee freshman receiver Braylon Staley as Freshman of the Year, and Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell as Special Teams Player of the Year.
- Vanderbilt
