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SEC Football: SEC Legends Award Winners for 2016 Announced

By Justin Melton

Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the chains during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The SEC logo on the chains during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins at Kyle Field. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks fans sing the Sweet Caroline song during the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina wins 20-15 over ECU. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks fans sing the Sweet Caroline song during the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. South Carolina wins 20-15 over ECU. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Travelle Wharton, Offensive Tackle, South Carolina, 2000-2003

South Carolina offensive tackle Travelle Wharton started 45 of the 47 games the Gamecocks played from 2000-2003.  A South Carolina native and high school standout, he was a relentless blocker and highly-decorated player during his college career, beginning with his first season at Carolina as he earned Freshmen All-America honors from The Sporting News in 2000.

As a senior in 2003, Wharton played left tackle as he anchored an offensive line that allowed only 10 quarterback sacks the entire season.  He was named a team captain his senior year and earned he All-SEC recognition before he was chosen to play in the Senior Bowl.

Wharton was selected by Carolina in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and he logged a successful 10-year NFL career with the Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals, starting 111 of the 115 games in which he played.

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