For the last 25 years, if Alabama is around then you can certainly expect their longtime rivals from 160 miles away to be right there beside them.

While Alabama may have dominated parts of the last quarter-century, Auburn made sure to get its licks (and kick-sixes) in. Previously, the staff at AL.com presented the quarter-century team for Alabama, and now it’s Auburn’s turn.

Meet the AL.com Auburn Tigers quarter-century team:

Offense

Quarterback

• Cam Newton

Is there any other choice?

Sure, Auburn has had some good quarterbacks over the last 25 years, but there’s good Auburn quarterbacks and then there’s Cam Newton.

In the fall of 2010, Cam Newton took over the SEC and college football world with amazing plays, unforgettable moments, winning a Heisman Trophy and leading Auburn to its first national championship since 1957. It’s usually hard to take one year and use that as a case for a player to be named to a team like this. But if that player is Cam Newton, the choice is pretty easy.

Running Backs

• Cadillac Williams
• Tre Mason

Also receiving votes: Ronnie Brown, Michael Dyer

Wide Receivers

• Darvin Adams
• Emory Blake

Also receiving votes: Seth Williams, Ryan Davis, Sammie Coates

Tight End

• Philip Lutzenkirchen

He was one of the many sidekicks that showed up during the 2010 season, Lutzenkirchen is the classic cult hero for a memorable team. From 2009-12, Lutzenkirchen caught 59 passes, and a school-record 14 touchdown passes caught by a tight end.

On June 29, 2014 Lutzenkirchen and a friend were killed in a single-car accident. In the midst of tragedy, the Auburn and Lutzenkirchen families came together for tributes, and a foundation was established. The Lutzie 43 Foundation promotes highway safety and safe driving.

Tackles

• Marcus McNeill
• Lee Ziemba

Others receiving votes: Greg Robinson

Guards

• Braden Smith
• Ben Grubbs

Center

• Reese Dismukes

Defense

Defensive Ends/Edge

• Quentin Groves
• Reggie Torbor

Others receiving votes: Carl Lawson, Antonio Coleman

Defensive Tackles

• Derrick Brown
• Nick Fairley

Linebackers

• Karlos Dansby
• Dontarrious Thomas
• Travis Williams

Named an SEC Legend in 2019, Karlos Dansby is one of the most decorated Auburn defenders in school history. during his 2003 All-American season, the Woodlawn High School graduate recorded 84 tackles, 13 for a loss and 5.5 sacks.

Dansby translated a successful college career with an equally successful pro career with the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals. Dansby was elected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.

Others receiving votes: Deshaun Davis, Josh Bynes

Cornerbacks

• Carlos Rogers
• Carlton Davis

Safeties

• Will Herring
• Junior Rosegreen

Others receiving votes: Zac Ethridge, Travarious Robinson, Roger McCreary

Special Teams

Kicker

• Daniel Carlson

Others receiving votes: Damon Duval, Wes Byrum

Punter

• Steven Clark

Others receiving votes: Damon Duval, Oscar Chapman

Following the Alabama and Auburn quarter-century teams, coming on Wednesday will be the “Iron Bowl” quarter-century team, combining the best of both schools at al.com.