SEC+3's Countdown to Kickoff: #12

Just 12 days remain until South Carolina and Vanderbilt square off in Nashville on Sept. 1. Here's our countdown for #12:

Derek Abney, WR, Kentucky

Abney is one of the best kick returners to ever play in the SEC. In his career, he returned six punts for touchdowns and two kickoffs for touchdowns. Abney was an electric player and was a 2002 Consensus All-American. Here's a video of Abney returning a kickoff against Florida for a 101-yard touchdown in 2002:

Chris Leak, QB, Florida

Chris Leak put up tremendous numbers at Florida from 2003 to 2006. He's third all-time in career passing yardage in the SEC and led the Gators to a 2006 National Championship over Ohio State. Leak's 88 touchdown passes are the fourth-most in the SEC. Here are some of Leak's best highlights from his career as a Gator:



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