If you want to have a championship caliber team, you’ll need championship caliber players.

Auburn will be in the hunt for some sort of championship this season, whether it be SEC or national, so it’s worth reviewing the names we’ll be hearing from the commentators over and over again.

Here are Auburn’s 10 best players entering the season.

10. RB Jovon Robinson: An impressive JUCO transfer, Robinson soon will make a name for himself at Auburn. Robinson racked up 3,198 yards and 43 touchdowns in two seasons at Georgia Military College. That Robinson is a standout in Auburn’s pool of running backs should come as no surprise. Robinson seems most likely to get the most carries this fall due to his skill set on third downs and his between-the-tackles style.

9. DT Montravius Adams: Adams is the only returner at tackle, which means players and coaches will be expecting much more out of him this season. While disruptive among non-conference opponents in 2014, Adams’ numbers dipped significantly against other SEC teams. However, now that Adams has been training and practicing with an All-SEC-caliber mindset, expect him to be more productive than his 43 tackles, 3 sacks, and 12 QB hurries from last season.

8. CB Jonathan Jones: Jones brings ballhawking ability to the defense. He accounted for six interceptions in 2014, which tied him for ninth-most in the nation. Look for him to be even more of a threat in the secondary this year as he bounces back from injury.

7. OL Alex Kozan/Avery Young: Young played without Kozan last season, but they are back together again to form the core of Auburn’s offensive line. Kozan was unable to play in 2014 due to back surgery, but had a star season in 2013 which included him being named a freshman All-American. Young started in every game last season, and played a variety of different positions. Both of them have been named to the Outland Trophy watch list, and both will be foundational rocks in 2015.

6. DB Johnathan “Rudy” Ford: Ford was Auburn’s leading tackler last year, where he started all 13 games at safety. He amply proved his ability to disrupt passes, force fumbles, and generally cause mayhem for opposing offenses. Expect him to continue to bring the boom this year in the secondary.

5. QB Jeremy Johnson: It’s always a good thing to have your quarterback somewhere up here. Johnson looked impressive last year (especially during the Arkansas game) to the point where some questioned the fact that Nick Marshall was the starter at all. Johnson may not be a true dual-threat quarterback, but he’ll be better with timing on short routes, which creates the option of operating at an even faster tempo on offense.

4. DL Carl Lawson: Lawson missed last season due to an ACL injury, but Auburn opponents should be on the lookout because he’s back and healthy again. Ranked at No. 51 on ESPN’s top 100 college football players of 2015, Lawson is a fantastic pass rusher. As a freshman, he made 7.5 tackles for a loss and 4 sacks. Lawson will have better stats this season under Muschamp.

3. LB Cassanova McKinzy: Luckily for Auburn fans, both McKinzy and the next player on the list decided to return to the program for their senior year. Last season, McKinzy had 91 total tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble. His veteran presence on the line makes getting past the Auburn defense very difficult.

2. LB Kris Frost: Just like McKinzy, Frost almost declared for the NFL draft. He’ll be in Auburn colors this season, trying to build an impenetrable wall with McKinzy by his side. Frost’s stats show that he’s improved in bounds every year; he made 59 total tackles in ’13, then duplicated that number on his own while combining for 87 tackles in ’14. This coming season could produce even more beastly stats.

1. WR D’haquille Williams: We cannot wait to see this wide receiver step onto the field come game day. “Duke” Williams had 45 receptions last year for a total of 730 yards and five touchdowns. Those numbers are guaranteed to jump once he syncs up with his new quarterback. If you’re trying to find a player that embodies the skill, speed and talent found in the SEC, look no further.