SEC Football: 35 Best NFL players from SEC teams

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Dec 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Packers win 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Matthew Stafford – The former No. 1 overall pick out of Georgia has been one of the most productive passers since entering the league. He’s a volume passer who had the benefit of throwing to Calvin Johnson but averaged 4,635 yards and 29 touchdowns over the last five years. He is only 39-41 over that same span, though.

17. Andrew Whitworth – The veteran out of LSU is a two-time Pro Bowler and was named a first-team All-Pro last year at the age of 34. He’s started 148 out of 152 games in his career.

16. Reggie Nelson – The former first round pick out of Florida has been one of the better free safeties over the last five years but had his best season yet last year when he led the NFL with eight interceptions. Nelson also had a career-high 12 passes defended to make his first Pro Bowl team.

15. Maurkice Pouncey – A four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro out of Florida is one of the best centers in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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