Though none of the SEC dual-threat quarterbacks looks to match the thrills and excitement created by Johnny Manziel, several will cause opposing defenses concern.

Here’s a look at the top six dual-threat quarterbacks in the SEC for 2016:

1. Chad Kelly, Ole Miss: Though you don’t think of him as a runner necessarily based upon his passing stats, Kelly does have a set of wheels. Overshadowed by his SEC-best 4,042 yards passing last season, Kelly was among the top rushing quarterbacks in the conference.

He was second on the Ole Miss squad in rushing with 500 yards, which also ranked third in the SEC among quarterbacks. With losses in the receiving corps, notably first-round NFL draft pick Laquon Treadwell, and a reworked offensive line, Kelly’s rushing stats could increase in 2016 out of necessity.

2. Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee: From a pure running aspect of it, he’s the best dual-threat quarterback in the SEC. He had the second-most attempts of any Vols last season (146). Dobbs led all SEC quarterbacks in rushing with 671 yards and touchdowns with 11. That was almost 100 yards more than Mississippi State’s Dak Prescott (588).

Dobbs is poised to overtake Kelly as the top dual-threat quarterback in the SEC. But that remains to be seen, his receiving corps is a little more experienced and that should help pad his passing numbers as well.

3. Trevor Knight, Texas A&M: Knight’s passing ability helped him win the starting job this spring, but he’s a threat to run as well.

In 2013, he ran for 445 yards and had a long run of 56 yards.

In 2014, he gained 339 yards and scored five times.

With all the weapons the Aggies have on offense, his running ability is merely a bonus.

4. Brandon Harris, LSU: With experiences comes greater expectations. But he must improve on the passing numbers if he’s to rise in these rankings.

He ran for 226 yards last season but averaged just 3.7 yards per carry. With Leonard Fournette taking the bulk of the carries in a run-heavy offense, Harris adds on occasion to the running game. Still, it’s the passing game that has kept Harris from reaching superstar status. He was just seventh in the league last season with 2,158 passing yards.

5. John Franklin III, Auburn: First, he has to win the starting job. If he does, it will be because of his feet more so than his arm.

Teammates rave about his speed, which he repeatedly showed off this spring.

Friday, Frankin ran a 4.28 40 — and posted visual proof. That’s only the slightest bit behind Pro Bowler Michael Vick, once clocked at 4.25.

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Franklin struggled with passing game this spring, but he had a message for those doubters, too.

6. Brandon McIlwain, South Carolina: Like Franklin, McIlwain’s first step is to win the starting job. He took the lead this spring, taking advantage of others’ injuries and then solidifying his hold in the spring game.

No surprise, really. McIlwain is a two-sport college athlete and was ranked the No. 2 dual-threat prospect in the 2016 class.

He’ll enter camp as a top contender, along with Perry Orth, to start South Carolina’s opener at Vanderbilt.