Securing interceptions can provide a team with a huge boost, especially if the offense is lagging.

We look at the SEC’s top 10 active career interceptions leaders entering 2015:

1. LB Skai Moore, South Carolina: 7
T2. CB Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida: 6
T2. CB Jonathan Jones, Auburn: 6
T2. CB Brian Poole, Florida: 6
T2. S Brian Randolph, Tennessee: 6
T6. CB Cameron Sutton, Tennessee: 5
T6. CB Cyrus Jones, Alabama: 5
T6. S Jalen Mills, LSU: 5
T9. S A.J. Stamps, Kentucky: 4
T9. CB Tre’Davious White, LSU: 4
T9. S Quincy Mauger, Georgia: 4

Takeaways:

  • The Gators return two of the top five SEC interceptions leaders. Brian Poole must compete with Jalen Tabor for a starting cornerback spot, while Vernon Hargreaves III is just a junior, aiming for his third consecutive All-SEC season. That tells you a little about how good Florida’s secondary could be.
  • How about South Carolina linebacker Skai Moore leading the SEC in interceptions? He’s got a chance to finish his career with double-digit picks, a number that should catch the attention of NFL scouts.
  • Tennessee is one of two SEC schools who can boast a pair of players that combine for double-digit career interceptions. As much focus as there is on the Vols’ defensive line, the defensive backs could be the best position group on the roster this fall.
  • This is one list dominated by the SEC East. Just four of the 11 leading returners hail from the West Division.