Much to the chagrin of SEC haters nationwide, the best football conference in America is leading the pack as usual when it comes to producing NFL talent, the latest bit of evidence coming from Indianapolis, where the 2019 NFL Combine is wrapping up.

Of the 337 players invited to the Combine, 90 hailed from the SEC — 37 more than the Big Ten, which was No. 2 on the list. In fact, the SEC West alone (52) nearly equalled what the entire Big Ten conference sent to Indy (53).

Despite the lengthy list of SEC prospects invited to Indy, there’s still plenty of talented prospects who weren’t extended invitations to this year’s Combine. That doesn’t mean they won’t play in the NFL or even that they won’t be drafted. There’s Combine snubs every year, and with as much talent as there is in the SEC, there’s bound to be numerous examples of quality ballplayers left out.

Here are the top 10 SEC prospects who didn’t go to the Combine, but will still end up in the NFL.

10. Keisean Nixon, CB, South Carolina

The former JUCO prospect has a decent frame at 5-10, 195 and is physical (though a bit grabby) in press coverage, and isn’t afraid to tackle. There’s a bit of an injury concern with him that will have to be checked out as he fractured a bone in his neck late in the season, causing him to miss the bowl game. Assuming his neck is OK, Nixon will find a spot on an NFL roster for his elite special teams play if nothing else.

9. Kyle Phillips, DE, Tennessee

Phillips, a former 5-star prospect coming out of Nashville, finally began to realize some of his untapped potential as a senior under first year HC Jeremy Pruitt, finishing second on the team in both TFLs (7.5) and sacks (4). At 6-4, 273 pounds he’s a bit of a ‘tweener, as he has enough strength to hold up at DE in a 4-3, but enough quickness and burst to play OLB in a 3-4. Ultimately, versatility is a highly valued commodity at the next level, and affords greater roster flexibility. I think Phillips’ best playing days are ahead of him.

8. Damarea Crockett, RB, Mizzou

After a freshman season in 2016 that saw Crockett rush for 1,062 yards (6.9 YPC) and 10 TDs, it appeared that Crockett was on the fast track to becoming a first day pick. Injuries plagued his final season and a half of college, however, and he’s buried in a deep class of tailbacks for the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite that, he’s light on his feet and has shown explosiveness and burst once he finds the seam, and is an above average pass blocker. 225-pound tailbacks with burst and who can block tend to find a spot on the roster.

7. Darrell Williams, LB, Auburn

Williams has been a rock as the Tigers’ SAM linebacker the past three years, racking up 183 tackles and 14 TFLs over the past 40 games. The 6-2, 240-pound Williams is strong and physical at the point of attack and is quicker than you’d think closing on the ball in the open field, showing good tackling skills. He projects nicely as a 3-4 ILB, where his take-on skills and strength against the run can be best used between the tackles.

6. Lester Cotton, OG, Alabama

It seems that if you played for Alabama, you’re automatically invited to Indy, but apparently that’s not the case. Cotton is an absolute bruiser who exemplifies what you look for in a powerful interior lineman to generate a push up front to create room for your rushing attack. The 6-3, 330-pounder is a very powerful player, both up top and in his base, and once he gets inside hands on his man, he can drive him wherever he wants. He’s a bit heavy in his feet and struggles with quickness, but maulers like Cotton will always be able to find work in the NFL.

5. Bunchy Stallings, OG, Kentucky

The Wildcats sent a whopping 8 players to the Combine, which is 4th-most in the SEC, though one player surprisingly missing from those invited is Stallings, who was named 1st-team All-SEC and 1st-team All-American by the AP. The 6-3, 315-pounder is a road grader in the run game who can move guys off the line off the line with his raw power, and does a nice job adjusting to stunts and blitzing LBs in pass protection. His versatility and experience of playing both OG and C is an added bonus, meaning if he can’t lock down a starting job he’ll be an ideal swing-lineman along the interior.

4. Ed Alexander, DT, LSU

Alexander didn’t put up anything close to big numbers last fall (28 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack), but his value as the NT isn’t accurately represented on the stat sheet. At 6-3, 331 with tremendous power at the point of attack, Alexander is your prototypical 2-gap NT in a 3-4 front, who can stuff the run and free up speedy LBs to clean up around him. He’s also much quicker than you’d think considering his girth, though he does have a bit of an injury history.

3. Garrett Brumfield, OG, LSU

Brumfield has been criminally underrated throughout his college career in my opinion, and it appears that trend is continuing into his pro career. Why he wasn’t invited to the Combine is a mystery to me. At 6-3, 300, he’s not the biggest or most physically imposing guy up front, but he’s a good athlete who moves well and plays with a nasty streak. He’s a sound technician who takes good angles and can chip/scrape/combo and get to the second level. He projects nicely in a zone-heavy run scheme at the next level.

2. Landis Durham, Edge, Texas A&M

Considering Durham’s production over the past 2 years (21.5 TFLs, 17.5 sacks, 3 FFs) going against SEC West competition, I’m shocked Durham wasn’t invited to Indy. The 6-3, 255-pound former LB excelled as a rush end with his hand in the dirt, showing tremendous burst and flexibility coming off the edge. He’s shown an improved repertoire of rush moves with an effective counter to keep OTs off balance in protection. He doesn’t project well against the run at the next level, but he’s ready to step into nickel and dime packages right now as a pass rusher. He’ll be drafted later than he should, largely because of how historically deep and talented this defensive line class is.

1. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State

There should almost be an asterisk here, because of course Simmons will end up in the NFL, as he’s widely considered a 1st-round prospect. However, he didn’t make the trip to Indy for the Combine. Why? He wasn’t invited due to the NFL rules that prohibit players with violent offenses on their criminal record from attending the Combine. Everyone is aware of the incident that is forever attached to Simmons’ name, so there’s no need to elaborate or address it further.

Will his absence from the Combine hurt his draft stock? Not at all. He wouldn’t have been able to take part in the on-field drills anyway due to his recent injury (torn ACL while training), so now the teams will just have to do the medical check and interview process individually outside of Indianapolis. In reality, the rule is more of an obstacle to the teams than it is to the players, so why it exists is beyond my comprehension.

The torn ACL hurts Simmons’ draft stock a bit, because he’ll likely miss at least half of his rookie season (if not more), and there’s always the chance he’s never quite the same. With that said, I’d be far more concerned if he were a RB, WR or DB, and given how advanced and common ACL surgeries are today, I’d be surprised if he doesn’t become a Pro Bowl-caliber player at the next level.