It’s an old cliche, but coaches like to say when you reach this point of the season there are no more freshmen. And it’s true to a point when you consider that several true freshmen have been making contributions to their teams since the start of September and now have nearly an entire season’s worth of good work to their names.

Seeing that they are nearly sophomores, now seems like a good time to take a look ahead and try to gauge just what is in store for these first-year players during the rest of their time on campus. So here’s a ranking of the top 10 SEC true freshmen in terms of what you can expect in the next two or three years of their college careers:

1. Christian Kirk, Texas A&M WR

The Arizona native got a jump on the competition when he finished high school early and arrived at A&M in time for spring practice. It sure seems like it has paid off as he’s not only been one of the best freshmen in the conference, he’s been one of the SEC’s top wide receivers of any age. Kirk has at least 2 catches in every game and has six games with at least 77 receiving yards. In all, he’s got 828 receiving yards — 2nd only to Laquon Treadwell in the SEC — and 6 touchdowns and should be in the mix for All-SEC honors. The Aggies aren’t going to abandon their Air Raid offense any time soon, meaning Kirk should get plenty of balls thrown his way over the next two seasons before he presumably heads off to the NFL.

2. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama DB

The New Jersey native has been making a splash in the Deep South since the beginning of the season, and it was his big-play ability in the early going that helped the Crimson Tide overcome some shaky overall performances and stay in position to earn a College Football Playoff spot. Fitzpatrick has 2 interceptions, both returned for touchdowns, and also blocked a punt for a score. He’s a great tackler capable of delivering some bone-crushing hits and is versatile enough for Alabama to move him all over the field. He’s already gotten himself onto the Tide’s 2015 highlight reel and should continue making plays that you’ll be seeing for years to come.

3. Calvin Ridley, Alabama WR

Ridley, perhaps the most highly anticipated freshman in the SEC this season, didn’t get off to as fast a start as Kirk, but he’s turned into one of the most reliable receivers in the conference. At 6-foot-1, 188 pounds, he’s got decent size already and a frame that could handle some extra weight, which might make him even tougher to guard. So far, he has 57 catches for 652 yards and 4 touchdowns, and anything resembling a deep passing game might not exist for Alabama without the true freshman. Ridley didn’t have a 50-yard game over the first four weeks of the season, then broke out with back-to-back games with 120 receiving yards or more. He’s had at least 50 yards in every game since and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Whoever is playing quarterback for Alabama the next two seasons will enjoy having this kind of target available to them.

4. Darrin Kirkland Jr., Tennessee LB

Kirkland has played in every game for the Volunteers and gets better each week. He ranks 3rd on the team with 52 tackles and also has 5 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, an interception and 5 quarterback hurries. As his playing time has increased, so has his production. Last week, he became the first Vol of the season other than Jalen Reeves-Maybin to lead Tennessee in tackles, and his role is only going to increase in the UT defense when Reeves-Maybin is gone.

5. Dre Greenlaw, Arkansas LB

The local Fayetteville product has been a monster for the Razorbacks ever since their upset loss to Toledo in which he was held without a tackle. Since then, he’s had four double-digit tackling games and has had at least 8 tackles seven times. Last week in the upset of LSU, he had his first career sack and forced a fumble. LIke Kirkland, he’s getting better and better every week and should be in the mix for freshman All-America honors. Greenlaw, whose 84 tackles lead the team, should be the heart and soul of the Arkansas defense in the coming seasons.

6. Antonio Callaway, Florida WR

Overshadowed somewhat by Kirk and Ridley among freshman receivers, Callaway has been a solid contributor for the Gators both offensively and on special teams. He’s averaging 19.5 yards per reception (2nd in the SEC), racking up 489 yards in 10 games with 3 touchdowns. He also averages 14.4 yards per punt return and has a touchdown in that category, too. New Florida coach Jim McElwain is a passing game guru, meaning the opportunities for Callaway to shine are likely only going to increase in the coming years.

7. Chris Westry, Kentucky DB

Westry got off to a hot start this season, and like the rest of the Wildcats, has cooled off as the year has worn on. But he’s still shown enough to prove he’s a player to watch out for in the coming seasons. Part of the reason for his drop in production might simply be that opposing offenses know he’s the one guy on the Kentucky defense to stay away from. Still, he’s got a pair of interceptions and 32 tackles, including a sack. At 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, his combination of size and skill is going to make him a prized pro prospect.

8. Arden Key, LSU DL

The 6-foot-6, 230-pound defensive end has only shown flashes of what he’s capable of this season, but it’s been enough to prove that the Tigers landed a good one when he decommitted from South Carolina and chose LSU. Key has 28 tackles, including 3.5 sacks and has shown a fairly consistent ability to get into the backfield. He’ll get bigger the longer he’s in the LSU strength program, and packing on some additional weight to his tall frame will make him an even greater weapon going forward.

9. Damien Harris, Alabama RB

With 109 rushing yards in seven games, his stats don’t do his talent justice this season, but Harris looks like the potential heir to Derrick Henry’s title of king of the Alabama running game. The Crimson Tide always has at least one running back who approaches the 1,000-yard mark in a season, and when Henry’s gone somebody is going to get a lot more carries. Harris seems like a solid choice, though he could split time with Bo Scarbrough and others. He’s flashed his talent in limited opportunities this season and is also a solid receiver out of the backfield.

10. Kyler Murray, Texas A&M QB

Kevin Sumlin has played musical chairs with his quarterbacks the past two seasons and hasn’t let anyone develop confidence or a rhythm in the job, but if there’s going to be a next Johnny Manziel in College Station, Murray looks like a solid candidate. The dual-threat QB has gotten more opportunities over the past three weeks and has responded by completing 55 of 90 passes for 519 yards in those games. He’s also rushed for 243 yards in that period. If the Aggies’ coaching staff turns him loose, he has a shot at becoming something special.