QB: Texas A&M

Auburn would make an excellent option for the chance to play in Gus Malzahn’s system, particularly for dual-threat guys. Alabama seems like a worthy destination thanks to Lane Kiffin. But Kenny Hill played in just eight games in 2014 and finished sixth in the SEC in passing. Kyle Allen, as a true freshman, threw 16 touchdowns in the same season. The roster is saturated with tall receivers who can jump and burners who can blow the top off the defense. The team always fields several NFL offensive linemen. Crowds at home games this year topped 100,000. What’s not to like?

RB: Alabama

Georgia, Auburn, Arkansas and LSU all present strong cases. It’s hard to argue with this: T.J. Yeldon, Eddie Lacy, Trent Richardson, Mark Ingram, Glen Coffee, Terry Grant. Those are the Crimson Tide’s leading rushers since Nick Saban arrived in 2007. Playing time is an issue, even if you’re a five-star, but don’t you want to compete with the best if you are the best? Start at running back for Alabama and you’re guaranteed a very good defense, an effective offensive line and great NFL prospects.

WR: Texas A&M

I see you Auburn, Alabama and Missouri. But the Aggies have an advantage because there are so many footballs to be had. Texas A&M attempted 514 passes in 2014, 46 more than the next-closest SEC team and 238 more than LSU. The array of other touted pass-catchers on the roster is only a benefit, as it makes for great competition during practice and ensures that if you’re a great talent, defenses still won’t be able to key on you the entire game.

TE: Arkansas

Texas A&M and Vanderbilt are fun places to play as a tight end. But the Razorbacks practically drool over the position. The team is set to pick up three tight ends as part of the 2015 class. Hunter Henry played a huge role in the offense last season. If Arkansas isn’t running the ball, chances are it’s throwing to a tight end. Plus, if it doesn’t work out, you can always morph into one of the greatest defensive players in the history of football, like J.J. Watt, who played tight end for coach Bret Bielema at Wisconsin.

OL: Arkansas

Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&M, LSU … there are a myriad of attractive SEC options for offensive linemen. But you’re guaranteed ? things with the Razorbacks. 1) The team is going to encourage you to eat whatever you want. In fact, they may require you to make some late-night Dairy Queen runs. You can be as big as you want. 2) You’re going to run the ball over and over and over. Which means you can spend all game lining up and smashing into the man in front of you rather than worrying about him scooting around you. 3) If you ever get in a fight, big No. 76 probably has your back.

Oh, and one more thing. If you’re an offensive linemen, Bielema says he’ll make you famous.

DE: Missouri

Tennessee is collecting pass rushers; Florida always has. A&M now boasts John Chavis and the chance to play opposite Myles Garrett for at least two more seasons. LSU ships defensive linemen to the NFL like Christmas presents. But only one team can boast back-to-back SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards at defensive end — both of whom were backups the year before. Missouri has been an NFL factory at defensive line for many years, and with Shane Ray and Markus Golden both departing, now is as good a time as any for a high-rated recruit to earn some playing time.

DT: Florida

Throw a dart at a board with this one. LSU and Alabama both deserve this one as well, and Mississippi State produces some bulky interior defensive linemen pretty often. But Dominique Easley (first round), Sharrif Floyd (first round) and Jaye Howard (fourth round) give Florida three consecutive years of NFL draft picks at the position. With coordinator Geoff Collins arriving from Mississippi State, expect the defensive tackles to continue to represent a focal point in the scheme.

LB: Georgia

Apologies to Alabama fans here, and I should probably duck for cover. Florida and LSU produce linebackers year after year as well. But no school consistently has produced multiple NFL caliber talents every single season as well as Georgia of late. The outside linebackers are set up wonderfully to leverage their athleticism for sacks, and the inside ‘backers wrack up tackles. Defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is a proven teacher. Plus, at least for now, the SEC East offensive lines and running backs aren’t as scary as the West.

CB: LSU

Alabama used to claim this distinction, or at least put up a darn good fight. Florida always is in the conversation with cornerbacks. But not only is LSU an NFL pipeline at the position, often the cornerbacks are the team’s stars. Guys like Patrick Peterson, Morris Claiborne and Tyrann Mathieu built cult-like followings with the Tigers, and that has to be alluring for high school cornerbacks looking to make a name for themselves in the SEC.

S: Alabama

LSU and Florida always produce talent at the position. But Alabama claims too many excellent safeties in recent seasons for there to be a strong contender. Robert Lester. HaHa Clinton-Dix. Mark Barron. Landon Collins. Even Vinnie Sunseri made an NFL roster after he was arguably an average safety for the Crimson Tide.

K/P: Georgia/LSU

Blair Walsh is the strongest example, but the Bulldogs are in contention for the SEC’s best placekicker on what seems like an annual basis. The school places a higher value on the position than almost everyone else in the conference and the country. Meanwhile, LSU can offer the same thing as a few of the other schools who won at less-visible positions on this list: fame. Brad Wing and other Australian punters marching a steady path to Baton Rouge, La., are a definite curiosity, but LSU’s punters also have booming legs.