Every year, when colleges’ spring semesters roll around, a group of high school seniors make a mature decision. They decided to skip out on things like senior prom, graduation and, everyone’s favorite, senior cut days, and instead get their high school diplomas early in order to join their new football programs a semester early.

The SEC West saw a big group of early enrollees get to campus this spring. Who is making practice headlines, and how are they doing? We’ll take a spin through the division to check in on the true freshman already on campus, leaving the junior college transfers out.

Alabama

Four-star safety Ronnie Harrison is making waves for the Crimson Tide. With senior safety Geno Smith missing practice last week following a DUI arrest, Harrison has been getting reps with the first team defense. Nick Saban has said Harrison has done “extremely well” and a “really good job,” calling the Tallahassee, Fla. native a “really bright guy.” Senior linebacker Reggie Ragland praised Harrison as well, telling AL.com he thinks the freshman could find a lot of playing time early in his career.

In the wake of Bo Scarbrough’s ACL tear, running back DeSherrius Flowers is expected to take a bigger role during spring practice. He had been farther down the depth chart, but now that Scarbrough will miss significant time and Tyren Jones has been dismissed from the program, Flowers is going to be a bigger factor for the Tide.

The most touted early enrollee for Alabama is Blake Barnett, a five-star quarterback from California. Reports indicate that Barnett has been fifth in line amongst Alabama’s five quarterbacks in practice. Some thought Barnett might challenge for a starting spot, and he still could, but as of now it seems a redshirt is more likely.

Arkansas

Four-star defensive tackle Hjalte Froholdt has been solid so far this spring, reportedly recording two tackles for loss in the Razorbacks’ most recent scrimmage. Quarterback Ty Storey is competing for the backup role with Austin Allen, and he was part of a turnover-free scrimmage over the weekend.

Auburn

Tim Irvin, a four-star athlete playing defensive back, has reportedly been impressing coaches and teammates with his early play. Unfortunately, Irvin has been spotted with a cast on his hand after suffering an injury, although Gus Malzahn has said it’s not a serious injury and he’s been practicing through it.

Malzahn hasn’t publicly given any quarterback a leg up in practice performance, but Tyler Queen has gotten a chance to show his stuff. He was thrown to the wolves (or Tigers) in Auburn’s scrimmage over the weekend and was expected to keep up the frenetic pace of Malzahn’s offense. Malzahn said Queen did “some good things,” while fellow QB Jeremy Johnson praised the freshman as well.

LSU

One of the top cornerbacks in the 2015 class, Kevin Toliver II, is impressing LSU coaches with his size and athleticism, and it sounds as if he’s giving a real challenge for a starting spot. Either way, he’ll see the field early, and he’s already shown a nose for the ball with an interception in a recent scrimmage. Coaches have called Toliver mature, and it won’t be a surprise to see him on the field a ton this fall.

With LSU short on scholarship running backs this spring, FB/RB David Ducre has gotten a chance to play behind Leonard Fournette. Ducre is an absolute load, a 5-foot-11, 238 pound block of muscle. He’s looked good running the ball, but he apparently has a ways to go in terms of pass protection.

Mississippi State

Athlete Malik Dear has gotten a chance both running and catching the ball, and he’s been one of the Bulldogs’ bright spots this spring with his performances. Dear has lined up both in the backfield and out wide, showcasing his versatility, but his conditioning apparently needs to catch up to his ability. Receiver Deddrick Thomas has been held out of practices with an injury as a precaution, but he’s expected back in practice this week.

Ole Miss

The Rebels expect to have all five starting offensive linemen back for spring, but right now they’re very banged up. That makes guard Javon Patterson even more important. He’s already worked with the first and second team offenses, impressing Hugh Freeze in the process. Patterson is expected to battle incumbent Rod Taylor for a starting spot by fall, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him take over on the first team.

Texas A&M

Five-star wide receiver Christian Kirk has quickly found himself running with the first team offense, playing out of the slot. Coaches have praised his work ethic and underrated athleticism, as well as his versatility. His footwork has been among his key attributes, and reports say he’s been playing like a veteran.

Tight end Jordan Davis has been moved around a bit, getting a shot at H-back before moving back to tight end. Keaton Sutherland, recruited as an offensive tackle, has gotten a chance to play at guard. He’s proven himself to be a smart player, and his length is a plus, but he’ll have to get bigger and stronger to earn consistent playing time.