The USA Today Sports Network projects Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary as the preseason Newcomer of the Year in the Southeastern Conference.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly is the preseason Coach of the Year. Georgia tight end Brock Bowers is preseason Player of the Year.
Leary is the only player from Kentucky to get a mention.
Coach of the year: Brian Kelly, LSU
Player of the year: Brock Bowers, Georgia
Newcomer of the year: Devin Leary, Kentucky
