The Southeastern Conference annually sees breakout performances that propel players to star status. In 2014, Georgia running back Nick Chubb emerged as a superstar in his first collegiate season, ranking second among SEC backs in rushing yards.

Many others, including fellow blue chip prospects from the 2014 class, have the chance to make a similar impact in 2015. Here’s a look at five up-and-coming stars in the SEC:

1. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU: Leonard Fournette was the freshman many predicted to have an immediate impact similar to Chubb’s. The five-star prospect was the unanimous No. 1 overall running back for the 2014 class and drew comparisons to NFL All-Pro Adrian Peterson. Fournette led the Tigers with 1,034 rushing yards, ranking seventh in the conference. However, his attempts were limited to an average of 14 per game. Fournette is expected to be one of the nation’s top running backs and should see an even greater output as a sophomore.

2. Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee: Dobbs emerged as Tennessee’s starting quarterback after making his first appearance in Week 9 against Alabama. From then on, the sophomore went 4-1 as a starter, leading the Vols to their first bowl victory since 2008. Dobbs’ play hasn’t been perfect, but his natural raw ability fits Mike Bajakian’s read option-heavy offense. Dobbs showed vast improvement from his freshman season, when he was asked to take on the similar task of starting in Tennessee’s final four games. As a junior, the dual-threat could emerge as one of the SEC’s top quarterbacks with an improved offensive line and a plethora of talent at the skill positions.

3. Jacob Coker, QB, Alabama: Blake Sims did it, much like A.J. McCarron, Greg McElroy and John Parker Wilson before him. Every starting quarterback has succeeded under Nick Saban, so why not Coker? Many believed he was the preseason favorite to replace McCarron, much like he did at St. Paul’s Episcopal School as a high school junior. The redshirt senior will have the supporting cast to succeed and should beat out incoming freshman Blake Barnett for the starting job.

4. Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee: Barnett became the first freshman in Tennessee’s history to start at defensive end in a season opener. The former Brentwood Academy standout set the school freshman records for sacks (10) and tackles for loss (20.5), ranking in the top-5 in the conference for both categories. Barnett should continue his development as a sophomore and lead a young Vols defensive line that is expected to sign several blue chip prospects.

5. Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: Garrett also enjoyed a record-breaking first season, setting the SEC freshman record for sacks (11.5). But the former No. 1 overall prospect played on a struggling Texas A&M defense that was otherwise incapable of seeing much success. However, with the addition of former LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis, Garrett should see even more production in his second season as a part of an improved defensive unit.

Honorable Mention: RB Jalen Hurd (Tennessee), RB Stanley “Boom” Williams (Kentucky), WR Malachi Dupree (LSU), WR Speedy Noil (Texas A&M), WR Robert Foster (Alabama), DE Charles Harris (Missouri), LB Nigel Bowden (Vanderbilt), RB Roc Thomas (Auburn).