UGA’s Nick Chubb named AP SEC Freshman of the Year

UGA’s Nick Chubb has been named the AP SEC Freshman of the Year, the Associated Press announced today.

Chubb, a native of Cedartown, Ga., has rushed 186 times this season for 1,281 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also has 18 receptions for 213 yards and two TD’s.

Chubb was also named to the AP All-SEC First Team Offense, along with Cameron Artis-Payne of Auburn.

Linebacker Amarlo Herrera was named to the First Team Defense, while offensive lineman Greg Pyke and center David Andrews were each named to the Second Team Offense.

Cornerback Damain Swann and linebacker Ramik Wilson were named to the Second Team Defense.

Marshall Morgan (PK), John Theus (OL), Leonard Floyd (LB), and Quincy Mauger (S) all received honorable mentions.

#UGA AP All-SEC:
Nick Chubb (1st Team Offense)
Amarlo Herrera (1st Team Defense)#GoDawgs #SEC pic.twitter.com/zDzCe9YAuG

— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) December 8, 2014

#UGA AP All-SEC

2nd Team Offense:
Greg Pyke
David Andrews

2nd Team Defense:
Ramik Wilson
Damian Swann pic.twitter.com/hbeyaQPKX7

— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) December 8, 2014

#UGA AP All-SEC

Honorable Mention:
John Theus
Marshall Morgan
Leonard Floyd
Quincy Mauger#GoDawgs #SEC pic.twitter.com/UONxd7jeWk

— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) December 8, 2014

AP #SEC Freshman of the Year:

#27 RB Nick Chubb pic.twitter.com/NinF2oYjTg

— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) December 8, 2014