Quarterbacks get more than their fair share of offseason media attention, but there are actually 21 other starting positions.

Looking at those other positions, here are the most important non-quarterbacks for every SEC East team.

Florida – RB Jordan Scarlett

For the first time in his three-year career, Scarlett enters fall camp as the team’s established top back (179 carries, 889 yards, 6 TDs in 2016). While Florida’s struggles at quarterback the past two seasons have been well documented, the running game hasn’t helped. Last year, Florida was last in the SEC in rushing yards per game (128.23) and 13th in yards per rush (3.69).

Scarlett has shown he has a strong motor and is difficult to bring down. In fact, Pro Football Focus found he led all SEC backs in percentage of yards gained after contact. Entering his junior season, the Gators need Scarlett to become a complete back who does more than break tackles. As the team’s feature back, Scarlett needs to be more elusive and deliver more of the long runs the offense has been missing.

Georgia – WR Mecole Hardman

Georgia’s offense needs a playmaker, and that could prove to be Hardman. While TE Isaac Nauta brings a lot to the passing game, every offense needs a dynamic pass-catcher on the exterior.

Following the departure of Isaiah McKenzie (44 catches, 633 yards, 7 TDs), Georgia’s top statistical returning wideout is Terry Godwin (38 catches, 397 yards). But Hardman brings intrigue to the receiving corps as a potential game-breaker. A former 5-star recruit, Hardman showed potential at defensive back, wide receiver and returner as the No. 1 athlete of the 2016 class. He played sparingly on defense as a freshman, but impressed this spring at wide receiver. Kirby Smart has indicated that Hardman will get his share of designed touches, similar to McKenzie.

Kentucky – NT Naquez Pringle

We’ve heard all about RB Benny Snell and the Kentucky offense this offseason. For the Wildcats to truly be an SEC East contender, it’s their defense that needs to get better.

Rushing defense was particularly problematic in 2016, as UK checked in at No. 12 in the SEC, allowing over 228 yards per game. In Kentucky’s 3-4 defensive scheme, Pringle plays an important role as the returning starter at nose tackle. If he can successfully plug up the middle, opposing ball-carriers should have a harder time running on the Cats.

Missouri – CB DeMarkus Acy

With Aarion Penton gone to the NFL, Acy has big shoes to fill as Missouri’s top cover cornerback. A year ago, the Tigers fielded a potent offense but could not stop anybody on defense. Penton, however, was a bright spot as one of conference’s top defensive backs.

Mizzou will certainly miss Charles Harris, but DLU has been in this position before. If the Tigers are going to be better on defense in 2017, they need Acy to step up in containing division wideouts such as Antonio Callaway, Jauan Jennings, Garrett Johnson and Deebo Samuel.

South Carolina – OL Zack Bailey

Bailey has played both center and guard, but worked this spring at right tackle. His versatility should help South Carolina coaches find the most effective starting offensive line, which is important this fall. The Gamecocks are looking to cut down on sacks allowed after allowing an SEC worst of 41 in 2016. USC has a potentially exciting passing offense with QB Jake Bentley, WR Deebo Samuel and TE Hayden Hurst, but it all starts upfront.

Tennessee – DE Jonathan Kongbo

After losing Corey Vereen, LaTroy Lewis and first-round pick Derek Barnett, the Volunteers need somebody to step up at defensive end. That somebody may be former top JUCO recruit Kongbo.

Kongbo arrived to much fanfare in 2016, but failed to live up to the hype (11 tackles, sack). Part of that was likely due to being asked to slide inside. With a year of SEC football under his belt, a leaner Kongbo (down from 280 to 260) has the opportunity to be a starter back at his natural position of defensive end. It’s unfair to ask Kongbo to be another Barnett (56 tackle, 19 TFL, 13 sacks), but Kongbo can be a consistent pass-rusher on the edge.

Vanderbilt – LB Oren Burks

On offense, the Commodores have an elite SEC running back in Ralph Webb and a solid corps of wide receivers surrounding QB Kyle Shurmur. This year, more questions surround the defense, especially after the departure of LB Zach Cunningham (125 tackles, 16.5 TFL).

Derek Mason and company are hoping that moving Burks from the Star position to inside linebacker will be the answer. Entering his senior year, Burks should be ready to take on the leadership role of making the calls on defense. He’s been a solid contributor for Vanderbilt the last three seasons (154 career tackles), but will be asked to step up this year.