There will be 19 former SEC stars taking part in this year’s Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, 15 of which will stand of the Seattle sideline when the game kicks off in Glendale, Ariz.

As the nation’s biggest annual professional sporting event draws closer, SDS ranked the top 10 SEC alumni who could make the greatest impact on the big game:

10. Kevin Norwood, WR, Seattle (Alabama): The former Crimson Tide wideout isn’t likely to see the field much on offense (he caught just nine passes in Seattle’s first 18 games this season including the playoffs). However, Norwood has found a home on the Seahawks’ special teams, and he’s become an above-average member of their kickoff and punt coverage units. Norwood may not spend much time with the ball in his hands, but he’ll have plenty of chances to make an impact on Sunday.

9. Tharold Simon, CB, Seattle (LSU): Simon is a reserve cornerback in the Seattle secondary, otherwise known as the Legion of Boom. Although he’s not one of the recognizable names in that secondary, he still sees time as an extra defensive back when teams try and spread the field on Seattle. The Seahawks defense is one of the most complete in the league, but it’s the secondary that paces the unit week to week. Simon may not be a star, but he’ll have plenty of chances to make an impact in the secondary against Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady.

8. Brandon Bolden, RB, New England (Ole Miss): Bolden is an all-purpose back who’s playing time on the offense is inconsistent, but who’s impact on special teams never is. Bolden only amassed 97 yards from scrimmage this season, but he’s a regular in the return game as well as in kickoff and punt coverage. And because of his versatility out of the backfield, he could very well be used in some creative ways within the New England offense to counter the ferocious Seattle defense.

7. Tony McDaniel, DT, Seattle (Tennessee): McDaniel is a starting defensive tackle for the Seahawks, and although he’s not a sack artist or a notorious playmaker, he’s still impactful from his place in the trenches. He’s a great run stopper and can command enough attention from opposing linemen to free up teammates along the defensive line, which should benefit Seattle’s pass rush greatly in trying to keep up with Brady. He may not make the highlight tape, but the Seahawks will need a big game out of McDaniel to win on Sunday.

6. James Carpenter, G, Seattle (Alabama): Seattle’s rushing attack is a huge part of its offense, and Carpenter’s role from the interior of the offensive line makes life on a powerful back like Marshawn Lynch just a little bit easier. New England has a talented front seven, led by All-Pro defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, and Carpenter will be vital to slowing down the Pats’ big monster in the middle all game long.

5. Justin Britt, OT, Seattle (Missouri): Britt, a rookie, is Seattle’s starting right tackle, so it’s not hard to see where he’ll make an impact in Sunday’s game. New England registered 40 sacks in its first 18 games this season, and while Britt won’t be protecting Russell Wilson’s blindside, he’ll still play a huge role in keeping the pocket clean for Wilson to operate effectively. Seattle loves to run the ball, but it’ll need contributions from its passing game to beat the Patriots, which is why pass protection will be so crucial in this matchup.

4. Michael Bennett, DE, Seattle (Texas A&M): Bennett has been as brilliant a pass rusher as any defender in this year’s playoffs, and in facing a talented but immobile quarterback in Brady he could leave his mark on this game with some consistent pressure off the edge. Even if Bennett isn’t recording sacks he can throw off the timing of New England’s offense and can rush Brady into poor decisions. If there was ever a defense better equipped to capitalize on opponent mistakes it’s Seattle’s, and Bennett’s play up front could allow the Legion of Boom to take over the game. (To clarify, Bennett is an A&M alum but attended the university while it was still affiliated with the Big 12.)

3. Dont’a Hightower, LB, New England (Alabama): Hightower is a consistently dangerous threat from the heart of the New England defense, with abilities as a run stopper as well as in coverage. He should match up well with Lynch, as both players are among the most powerful at their positions in the NFL. Hightower won’t need to make any game-changing plays to consider his performance impactful — he’ll simply need to slow down Lynch and ensure Wilson has no easy throws across the middle of the field to help New England try and win its league-high fourth Super Bowl of the 2000s.

2. K.J. Wright, LB, Seattle (Mississippi State): Wright was Seattle’s leading tackler this season, and few players on the team on either side of the ball were as impactful in the Seahawks’ attempted title defense as Wright was this season. The fast, athletic linebacker can range from sideline to sideline to make plays, and he’s as instinctive as any linebacker in the league. New England isn’t likely to fool Wright on Sunday, and if the Pats can’t block him they’re not going to beat him on a consistent basis.

1. Brandon LaFell, WR, New England (LSU): LaFell is not the most talented SEC alumnus participating in this year’s Super Bowl, but he might be the most important. Seattle is going to try and limit Brady’s opportunities to throw to superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has a knack for dominating in big games. The Seahawks are one of few teams with a defense athletic enough to limit Gronkowski, meaning other New England pass catchers will have to step up to provide balance to the Pats’ passing game. LaFell is a prime candidate to step up and have a big game, capitalizing on the openings Gronkowski creates with the attention he demands. Look out for LaFell to have one of his best games of the season on the biggest stage of his career.