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Where each SEC team will get its biggest boost from 2016 recruiting class
By Corey Long
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With few exceptions, the 2016 recruiting cycle has ended. Coaches can now fully evaluate their rosters and see where they stand for the 2016 season.
Of course, not every recruit will make an immediate impact. Some will redshirt, some will make their way to junior colleges. Still, we can take a look to see where each team benefitted the most this recruiting cycle.
Alabama
Biggest boost: Offensive line
Total recruits: 5 (1 five-star, 4 four-stars)
Key signees: Jonah Williams, Scott Lashley, Charles Baldwin (JUCO)
Arkansas
Biggest boost: Defensive line
Total recruits: 5 (1 five-star, 2 four-stars, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: McTelvin Agim, Austin Capps, Briston Guidry
Auburn
Biggest boost: Wide receiver
Total recruits: 4 (3 four-stars, 1 three-star)
Key signees: Kyle Davis, Nate Craig-Myers, Eli Stove
Florida
Biggest boost: Wide receiver
Total recruits: 5 (3 four-stars, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Tyrie Cleveland, Freddie Swain, Josh Hammond
Georgia
Biggest boost: Offensive tackle
Total recruits: 3 (1 four-star, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Ben Cleveland, Chris Barnes, Solomon Kindley
Kentucky
Biggest boost: Offensive line
Total recruits: 4 (2 four-stars, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Landon Young, Drake Jackson, Tate Leavitt
LSU
Biggest boost: Cornerback
Total recruits: 3 (1 five-star, 2 four-star)
Key signees: Kristian Fulton, Saivion Smith, Andreaz Williams
Mississippi State
Biggest boost: Defensive line
Total recruits: 4 (1 five-star, 2 four-stars, 1 three-star)
Key signees: Jeffery Simmons, Marquiss Spencer, Kobe Jones
Missouri
Biggest boost: Running back
Total recruits: 3 (1 four star, 2 three stars)
Key signees: Natereace Strong (JUCO), Damarea Crockett, Jerod Alton (ATH)
Ole Miss
Biggest boost: Offensive tackle
Total recruits: 4 (1 five-star, 1 four-star, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Gregory Little, Bryce Mathews, Royce Newman
South Carolina
Biggest boost: Wide receiver
Total recruits: 5 (1 four-star, 4 three-stars)
Key signees: Bryan Edwards, Kiel Pollard, Randrecous Davis
Tennessee
Biggest boost: Secondary
Total recruits: 5 (3 four-stars, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Nigel Warrior, Tyler Byrd, Marquill Osborne
Texas A&M
Biggest boost: Wide receiver
Total recruits: 4 (2 four-stars, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Quartney Davis, Clyde Chriss, Kendrick Rogers
Vanderbilt
Biggest boost: Cornerback
Total recruits: 3 (1 four-star, 2 three-stars)
Key signees: Joejuan Williams, Frank Coppet, Elijah Hamilton
Corey Long is a freelance writer for SaturdayDownSouth.com. Follow Corey on Twitter @CoreyLong.
