Despite the recent departure of talent to the NFL, there’s no shortage of skill returning to the SEC in the form of upperclassmen who, in some cases, passed on the NFL for a year.

Look on the cover of preseason magazines this summer and these super seniors will be there as well as at the top of a number of watch lists at their position.

They may have redshirted or overcome injuries earlier in their career. But they’re poised to position their programs toward a division, conference or national championship.

Here are super seniors from each SEC team:

Alabama: Linebacker Tim Williams surprised some by waiting on the NFL draft until next year. That’s after a season in which he had 10.5 sacks as a third-down specialist, 19 tackles including 12.5 for a loss — which was second on the team— and four quarterback hurries. That potential given a year to grow is why ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper told the Tuscaloosa News that Williams could go near the top of the 2017 draft.

“Now next year, if he can duplicate or build on what he did, Tim Williams is a top-five pick,” Kiper said. “He’s like a Khalil Mack (fifth overall pick in 2014 draft) was, that kind of player.”

Arkansas: Wide receiver Drew Morgan got his chance to shine last year because of injuries and took full advantage of it. Fueled by a career day against Texas A&M where he had eight catches for 155 yards and a touchdown, Morgan led the Razorbacks in receiving. Given tight end Hunter Henry’s departure to the NFL, there’s about a 35-catch drop to the next returning receiver after Morgan had 63 catches for 843 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2015.

Auburn: Defensive tackle Montravius Adams was called by AL.com a “crucial” piece of the Tigers’ defense after he elected to return for his senior season. As Adams returns for more seasoning, he’s already ranked among the top 10 defensive tackles in the 2017 draft class.

Florida: Linebacker Bryan Cox Jr. was fifth on the Gators in tackles last season with 45, including 10.5 tackles for a loss and three and a half sacks. When the Gators beat Vanderbilt to clinch the SEC East, Cox had nine tackles and a sack. He also saw time at fullback in goal line situations. A year after he added 18 pounds following hip surgery, Cox is primed for an even bigger 2016.

Georgia: Linebacker Tim Kimbrough has developed into a consistent player after first asserting himself as a big hitter on special teams. He’s the top returning tackler after compiling 67, including 5.5 for a loss, in 2015. While others around him may make flashier plays, it’ll be up to Kimbrough to be a steady, dependable player, especially in the transition to a new coaching staff. Kimbrough was suspended before last season’s bowl game but Kirby Smart has given him a clean slate.

Kentucky: Running back Jojo Kemp is among the best backup running backs in the SEC. His value only rises with each injury to starter Stanley “Boom” Williams. And with quarterback Drew Barker settling into the starting role, there’s no better place for a young QB to turn than a veteran running back who can play in multiple situations. Kemp averaged more than five yards a carry in 2015 and had as many touchdowns (six) as Williams.

LSU: LSU has more super senior candidates than anyone in the SEC. Several juniors skipped the NFL draft to return to school. Linebacker Kendell Beckwith is the top returning tackler with 84 last season. He was also second on the team with 10 tackles for a loss. Beckwith’s return solidified a thin linebacker position after it lost senior Deion Jones. Beckwith was recognized on several preseason 2015 All-SEC teams and figures to get a lot of publicity entering the 2016 season.

Mississippi State: Wide receiver Fred Ross is one of the best receivers in the SEC, and a dependable target in the post-Dak Prescott Bulldog passing game. Last season, he led the conference in receptions per game (6.8) and broke a school record for catches with 88. Despite battling injuries, Ross will be counted on to carry more of the load following the NFL departure of De’Runnya Wilson and the recent dismissal of Fred Brown.

Missouri: Middle linebacker Michael Sherer is the top returning tackler after he had 93, including nine for a loss, in 2015. In the spring game, he had six tackles, including two for a loss. Sherer should lead a front seven responsible for stabilizing a young team and new coaching staff. Sherer had 114 tackles in 2014, and he’s looking to continue the “Bash Brothers” play in the mold of NFL-bound Kentrell Brothers.

Ole Miss: Chad Kelly might be the best returning senior in the conference. He enters 2016 as a Heisman Trophy candidate after throwing for 4,042 yards and 31 touchdowns last season. His cast is somewhat new but could be every bit as dangerous.

South Carolina: Linebacker T.J. Holloman is back at weakside linebacker after he was moved to middle linebacker last season. Holloman’s value increases given the injury history of Skai Moore, who was most recently sidelined for a neck injury. Holloman was the team’s third-leading tackler last season and had two interceptions and two fumble returns. But his performance will likely decide if the Gamecocks can improve their rush defense and sacks, two categories where they were at or near the bottom in the SEC last season.

Tennessee: Quarterback Joshua Dobbs is one of the more no-brainer selections among super senior players. Dobbs passed for 2,291 yards last season with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. For the second straight year, Dobbs passed for 300 yards and rushed for 100 yards against Georgia after he previously did it against South Carolina in 2014. He was the third SEC player (Tim Tebow, Johnny Manziel) in the past 20 years to record that feat. Already in the top 10 in the Tennessee record book in several individual categories, Dobbs only appears to improve on those totals in 2016 as Tennessee hunts an SEC title and possible playoff berth.

Texas A&M: Technically, graduate transfer Trevor Knight has surpassed being a senior, but he has just one year remaining — and he’s the key to everything the Aggies want to do on offense. He quickly won the starting quarterback job. Now the challenge is to win more than eight games, which the Aggies haven’t done since 2013.

Vanderbilt: Defensive lineman Adam Butler will be a key cog. He had 3.0 sacks last season and has started 25 games in three seasons as he switched from the offensive line earlier in his career. The 300-pounder was in the middle of the 3-4 defense that by late October last season had held all seven opponents under their season scoring average, including four by double-digit margins.