Alabama had a conference-best eight players named to the first team of the Associated Press All-SEC team on Monday.

Four were defensive players -- defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne, linebacker Rashaan Evans and defensive backs Minkah Fitzpatrick and Ronnie Harrison. The other four were offensive players -- wide receiver Calvin Ridley, left tackle Jonah Williams, left guard Ross Pierschbacher and center Bradley Bozeman.

In addition, defensive lineman Raekwon Davis, cornerback Levi Wallace and punter JK Scott were named second-team All-SEC.

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama beat writer for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.