The University of Florida topped the list with 61 freshmen student-athletes on the academic roster. The University of South Carolina and the University of Tennessee were next in line with 50 honorees each.
Each student-athlete must 1) have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above at the nominating institution; 2) be on scholarship or a letter winner; 3) have completed 24 semester hours of non-remedial credit at the nominating institution; and 4) have been a member of the varsity team for the sport's entire NCAA Championship segment.
The 2006 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2005-06 academic calendar.
The complete 2006 SEC Freshmen Academic Honor Roll is attached.