As the 2017 recruiting classes take shape, it’s clear that some SEC programs are landing a better haul at certain positions than others.

A team’s needs can play a big role in which area it addresses on the recruiting trail. Depth and talent at a certain position can carry a team for the next four years, and a few programs are well on their way to achieving that in the 2017 class.

In order to give other teams a chance to showcase what they’ve got, we decided to limit Alabama to just one position on this list. The Tide could make a case for the top spot at a lot of positions, including quarterback, but that just wouldn’t be any fun.

Let’s get started. Here’s the best recruiting class — by position unit — in the SEC.

QB – LSU: Quarterback play has been a trouble spot for LSU during Les Miles’ last couple of seasons with the Tigers. New head coach Ed Orgeron has made it a point to target some of the best quarterbacks in this class, but Miles already had a couple great ones lined up.

Lowell Narcisse and Myles Brennan form a strong incoming duo with varying skill-sets. Both are 4-star prospects. Narcisse is the nation’s No. 9 dual-threat quarterback and a very smooth runner.

Injuries have plagued Narcisse, but he’s already on campus and determined to win the starting job. Brennan has a lively arm and threw for nearly 4,000 yards with 48 touchdowns and three interceptions as a senior. With tremendous natural ability, Brennan could become one of the best passers at LSU in recent memory.

Honorable mention: Alabama, Auburn, Texas A&M

RB – Auburn: The Tigers already have a nice pair of running backs returning in Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson, but they will add some significant depth and talent with this class.

Devan Barrett is the top back committed to Auburn and the No. 11 prospect at the position in this class. Hailing from the same high school as Nate Craig-Myers, Barrett is a versatile back who can help out in all areas of the offense.

Despite some academic concerns, it appears that Alaric Williams is on track to enroll at Auburn. Williams, who is listed as a 4-star athlete, is a well-rounded running back who is capable of getting around defenders or running through them.

The final back in Auburn’s incoming trio is Octavius Matthews. The nation’s top-ranked JUCO athlete, Matthews is extremely agile and a great contributor in the passing game.

Honorable mention: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi State, Tennessee

WR – Texas A&M: South Carolina could make a strong claim for this spot, but the Aggies get the nod due to the versatility and top-end talent in their position class.

Jhamon Ausbon, a 4-star, already has great chemistry with incoming quarterback Kellen Mond, who was Ausbon’s roommate at IMG Academy, and should be a contributor from the beginning. At 6-foot-3 and 217 pounds, Ausbon possesses great size for a receiver and is aggressive when the ball is in the air.

Rounding out this position group is 4-star Hezekiah Jones, Camron Buckley and Roshauud Paul. Jones has tremendous speed and will give the Aggies a vertical threat. Buckley might not have as high a ceiling as some other prospects, but he’s already a polished route runner with great hands. A former high school quarterback, Paul might need some time to develop, but he is plenty athletic and exciting with the ball in his hands.

Honorable mention: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina

OL – Georgia: Georgia’s biggest need for improvement is along the offensive line. After a rough 2016 season up front, three starters are moving on, giving the Bulldogs a chance to build a new identity in the trenches.

They’ve taken that opportunity and run with it. Georgia has six offensive linemen in its 2017 class, including the nation’s No. 2 JUCO offensive tackle and three top 10 prospects at their respective positions.

Headlining the class is 5-star Isaiah Wilson, the No. 5 offensive tackle prospect. Wilson and JUCO tackle D’Marcus Hayes give the Bulldogs a nice pair of bookends for their line. Andrew Thomas and Netori Johnson are two other big bodies that Georgia could use right away.

Honorable mention: Alabama, Auburn, LSU

DL – Georgia: The Bulldogs don’t have the same number of prospects joining the defensive line, but they do have two potential playmakers on the edge.

Robert Beal and Malik Herring are the No. 8 strong-side defensive end and No. 4 weak-side defensive end prospects, respectively. Both 4-star players are nearly 6-foot-4 and have shown great promise as pass rushers at the next level. Beal uses his length and speed to help him gain an edge against offensive linemen, but he also possesses a nice array of moves to fall back on if his initial burst fails. Herring relies more on his strength, but he is equally capable against the run as he is at getting to the quarterback.

Devonte Wyatt is the third member of Georgia’s defensive line class, and the 300-pound defensive tackle will bring some tremendous size to the interior.

Honorable mention: LSU, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M

LB – Alabama: Alabama seemingly reloads every year on defense, and this linebacker class will make its mark on the SEC soon.

The Crimson Tide have four of the nation’s top 11 linebacker prospects, highlighted by 5-star Dylan Moses. The IMG Academy product recorded a whopping 147 tackles as a senior, and Moses has all the tools needed to succeed in the SEC.

Joining Moses are VanDarius Cowan, Markail Benton and Christopher Allen, the Nos 5, 7 and 8 outside linebacker prospects, respectively. Cowan and Allen are terrific pass rushers who could turn into a duo in the mold of Tim Williams and Ryan Anderson. Benton’s strength lies in his ability to cover large areas. He possesses the speed to make plays in the backfield or downfield in coverage.

Honorable mention: Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&M

DB – Georgia: Headlined by two of the country’s top 5 safety prospects, Georgia is building a strong secondary for the future.

Richard LeCounte III and Deangelo Gibbs are two athletic playmakers who can play anywhere in the secondary for the Bulldogs. They are fierce competitors and won’t be afraid to gamble for a potential game-changing play.

In addition to these two safeties, Georgia has a pair of cornerbacks that should provide some versatility. Tray Bishop, the nation’s No. 19 cornerback is 6-foot-2 and will bring some much-needed size to the position. William Poole III, the No. 25 cornerback prospect, doesn’t have the same size, but he is a fluid coverage corner that is comfortable in any scheme.

Honorable mention: Florida, LSU, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M

All rankings courtesy of the 247Sports Composite