The SEC is responsible for some college football’s most talented players. The conference annually earns commitments from many of the nation’s top recruits and showcases their talents on the national stage.

The SEC is responsible for the greatest output of NFL talent in the past decade, holding a large margin over rival conferences. However, some players have failed to live up to lofty expectations. Here’s a look at the SEC’s biggest busts in 2014.

1. Jeff Driskel, QB, Florida: Jeff Driskel entered his tenure in Gainesville as the No. 1 overall dual-threat quarterback for the 2011 class. At 6-4, 235-pounds, the five-star prospect drew comparisons to former Florida great Tim Tebow prior to his collegiate career. However, Driskel had far less success, struggling through three seasons before an abysmal senior campaign in 2014. The Oviedo, Fla., native threw for 1,092 yards, nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 106-of-195 passing and went 3-3 as a starter. Driskel was benched for freshman Treon Harris in Week 8 and never reclaimed the starting job.

2. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama: Howard was expected to shine in Lane Kiffin’s offensive scheme and was named to the preseason All-SEC first-team. However, the tight end didn’t record his first reception until the Tide’s third game and managed just 246 yards on 15 catches for the season. Howard was held without a touchdown and averaged 16.4 yards per game during a disappointing sophomore season.

3. Kenny Hill, QB, Texas A&M: Hill’s meteoric rise came in Week 1 after throwing for a school record 511 yards and three touchdowns on 44-of-60 passing. But the sophomore couldn’t continue his opening game success and was benched before the Aggies’ final four games.

4. Malcolm Mitchell, WR, Georgia: Mitchell was featured in many preseason All-SEC lists, but didn’t make his debut until Week 6 due to a knee injury. When he did play, the junior failed to live up to expectations, recording a season-best 56 yards and one touchdown in the Bulldogs’ final game.

5. South Carolina’s defensive line: The Gamecocks brought little pressure to opposing quarterbacks in 2014. South Carolina ranked No. 118 overall in team sacks and averaged one per game. After entering as a preseason favorite to win the SEC East, the Gamecocks’ 6-6 (3-5 SEC) season should be considered a bust, thanks in large part to struggles on the defensive line.