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Seventeen SEC players were mentioned in CBS Sports’ ranking of the top 50 impact players in college football entering 2016. LSU’s Leonard Fournette, who ranked second overall, was the highest-ranked SEC player, while teammate Arden Key was the lowest at No. 48. Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson topped the list at No. 1 overall.
Most project Watson and Fournette as the top two players in the country, and both will be mentioned all season with the Heisman Trophy.
Seven SEC teams were represented, and Alabama had the most with five players. Tennessee and LSU had the second most with three players listed.
Here’s a look at where all the SEC players ranked:
2. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
5. Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
7. Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama
9. Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
12. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
15. Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee
20. Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
21. Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
25. Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
30. Jamal Adams, S, LSU
33. Tim Williams, LB, Alabama
34. Jalen Tabor, CB, Florida
38. Jalen Hurd, RB, Tennessee
41. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
43. Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee
44. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
48. Arden Key, DE, LSU
A full look at CBS Sports’ Top 50 impact players for 2016 here.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
