Trevor Lawrence Bests AFC South QBs

by Bo Marchionte
@bomarchionte | College2Pro.com
Published July 27, 2026, 1:49 PM

All AFC South Division Team

  • June 23: AFC North
  • June 24: AFC East
  • June 27: AFC West
  • June 28: AFC South
  • June 29: NFC North
  • June 30: NFC East
  • June 31: NFC West
  • August 3: NFC South

Building one all-division roster wasn’t about simply picking the biggest names. Every selection came from a blend of recent PFF grades, Pro Bowl recognition, All-Pro caliber play, production, durability, scheme fit, and, yes, a little personal opinion.

Some of these choices will have fans nodding in agreement.

Others may spark heated debates.

This isn’t meant to be the only correct roster it’s the recipe for assembling the most complete AFC East super team entering the season. Four rivals. One elite roster.

Every position forces those questions.

This isn’t meant to be the only correct roster. It’s our recipe for assembling the best possible AFC South team entering the 2026 season. Love it or hate it, if it gets you talking football with your buddies, then we’ve accomplished exactly what we set out to do.

Love it or hate it, if it gets you arguing about football with your buddies, then I’ve done my job.

Let’s dig in.

Offensive Unit

The AFC South offense blends proven veterans with emerging stars. Trevor Lawrence remains one of the division’s most gifted quarterbacks, while Jonathan Taylor gives this team a home-run threat capable of carrying an offense.

Brian Thomas Jr. and Nico Collins headline a dangerous receiving corps with size and explosive playmaking ability, while Alec Pierce stretches defenses vertically. Second year tight end Tyler Warren adds another weapon over the middle.

Up front, Quenton Nelson continues to anchor one of football’s most respected offensive linemen, joined by a talented supporting cast that gives this offense balance, toughness, and plenty of firepower.

Defensive Unit

This defense is built to attack quarterbacks.

Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Josh Hines-Allen, and Travon Walker create relentless pressure from every angle, while Jeffery Simmons remains one of the NFL’s premier interior defensive linemen.

Oluokun and Cedric Gray provide range and tackling ability at linebacker.

In the secondary, Derek Stingley Jr. headlines one of football’s elite cornerback groups, with Kamari Lassiter developing into a quality complement.

Antonio Johnson and Jalen Pitre give this defense versatility, physicality, and playmaking ability on the back end.

Special Teams

Ka’imi Fairbairn has consistently been among the NFL’s most reliable kickers, converting clutch opportunities from all distances.

Rigoberto Sanchez remains an outstanding field-position weapon with excellent hang time and placement, while Ross Matiscik has quietly established himself as one of football’s premier long snappers.

Notable Snubs

DeForest Buckner was hard non-starter as well as several others in the AFC South. Travis Hunter is more of play on keeping the younger eyes on talented yet undeveloped prospects.

Titans second year quarterback Cam Ward has plenty of talent around him to take a huge step in year two.

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