The SEC has seen the rise of the pro-style quarterback in the past decade.

A conference traditionally seen as having brawny, ground-and-pound offenses began experimenting with the finesse that a pro-style quarterback brings to the game. And we haven’t been disappointed.

Somehow, Florida is still the only SEC team to jump all in on the pro-style-offense train, which is unfortunate considering the quarterbacking issues the Gators are experiencing right now. But other teams are moving toward a healthy balance by slowly developing their quarterbacks and receiving corps.

So as we look toward the 2016 season, here’s how we rank the SEC’s top 5 pro-style quarterbacks:

5. Jacob Eason, Georgia

Jacob Eason came out of high school as the No. 2 pro-style quarterback, and he would be higher on this list if not for those two running backs Georgia will have in the backfield. Perhaps you’ve heard of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel?

As a senior at Lake Stevens High School, Eason completed 235 of 338 passes for 3,585 yards and 43 TDs. His sophomore and junior seasons weren’t very far behind in the record books.

Despite the fact that Eason may very well be the best — or second-best — pro-style quarterback in the conference, we may not be able to see much of his skill as long as the Bulldogs have a run-heavy offense.

4. Trevor Knight, Texas A&M

There is still an ongoing competition with Jake Hubenak, but it looks like Oklahoma transfer Trevor Knight will lead the Aggies in the fall, and that would probably mean their quarterback troubles have ceased for now.

Knight was just 22 of 40 for 305 yards and 2 TDs in 2015, but in 2014, he completed 179 of 316 passes for 2,300 yards and 14 TDs. His biggest obstacle has been interceptions — 14 in the last two years — so he has his work cut out, but with the offense he has at his disposal, he should be able to make some major improvements.

The Aggies boast a fantastic and seasoned receiving corps with Christian Kirk, Josh Reynolds, Speedy Noil and Ricky Seals-Jones all returning in 2016.

Texas A&M’s run game will feature Keith Ford and James White. Even though this tandem could be one of the best in the SEC, the offense will still be balanced, and Knight will have the opportunity to showcase his pro-style skills.

3. Austin Allen, Arkansas

It was just a few weeks ago that Austin Allen was named the starting quarterback for the Razorbacks, but that doesn’t mean it came as a surprise.

You might recognize his name, considering his older brother led the Hogs to an exciting season in 2015. And now he’s ready to take what he’s learned from his brother to make his name the one everyone knows.

“Sitting back the last three years, watching and learning from Brandon, it’s been invaluable,” he said. “He and I play similar a little bit, but we have some different traits. Coach (Dan) Enos always says, ‘Smart people learn from others’ mistakes,’ so trying not to duplicate those mistakes is what I’m going to do.”

It doesn’t hurt that Allen will have a talented receiving corps with which to work. Hogs TE Jeremy Sprinkle along with receivers Drew Morgan, Keon Hatcher and Dominique Reed will all be returning to Fayetteville in the fall.

2. Drew Barker, Kentucky

The Wildcats are lucky enough this season to already know who will be starting behind center: Drew Barker. Barker may have only seen action in the second half of the 2015 season, but he still managed to rack up 364 yards and a touchdown on 35 completions.

Kentucky’s offense is currently undergoing a makeover from new co-offensive coordinators Eddie Gran and Darin Hinshaw, but Barker seems to be learning it quickly. After a successful spring showing, he secured the starting spot over JUCO transfer Stephen Johnson.

As we move into the fall, Barker will have plenty of weapons in receivers Dorian Baker, Garrett Johnson and Jeff Badet as well as TE C.J. Conrad.

1. Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

This one is a no-brainer. Chad Kelly set several single-season school records last season in Oxford, and he’s poised to become the No. 1 QB prospect in next year’s NFL draft.

In 2015, Kelly was 298 of 458 for 4,042 yards and 31 TDs. Don’t be surprised if 2016 is an even better season for him as the Rebels’ receiving corps is arguably the deepest in the league.

Although Kelly lost his favorite target in Laquon Treadwell to the NFL, he still has an outstanding receiving corps at his disposal with receivers Quincy Adeboyejo, Damore’ea Stringfellow, Damarkus Lodge, Van Jefferson and Markell Pack.