Four Alabama players were named to the SEC All-Freshman Team on Thursday, led by the Crimson Tide’s talented first-year wide receiver.

Those four players: that wide receiver, Jaylen Waddle, along with redshirt freshman defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis, freshman outside linebacker Eyabi Anoma and freshman defensive back Patrick Surtain.

Waddle and Surtain have been the biggest two contributors out of that group. Waddle, the SEC Freshman of the Year, has 41 catches for 803 yards and eight total touchdowns. Surtain has started the last 10 games at cornerback and has posted 33 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception.

Mathis has contributed as a backup, recording 16 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Anoma, one of Alabama’s most promising young players, hasn’t played a ton but has tallied nine tackles, two stops for a loss and a quarterback hurry.

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama and Auburn reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.