Nick Chubb, Robert Nkemdiche and Dak Prescott are among the seven SEC players listed in NFL.com’s latest ’15 for ’15: Scariest Players in College Football’ list for the upcoming season.

Analyst Mike Huguenin sifted through several weight room monsters, feared pass rushers and All-American caliber running backs to determine his Top 15.

College football’s scariest players (NFL.com)

  1. DE Joey Bosa, Ohio State
  2. LB Scooby Wright, Arizona
  3. DE Shawn Oakman, Baylor
  4. S Karl Joseph, West Virginia
  5. QB Dak Prescott, Mississippi State
  6. RB James Conner, Pittsburgh
  7. RB Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State
  8. QB Trevone Boykin, TCU
  9. RB Derrick Henry, Alabama
  10. DE Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
  11. DT Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss
  12. RB Nick Chubb, Georgia
  13. RB Leonard Fournette, LSU
  14. CB Vernon Hargreaves, Florida
  15. DE DeForest Buckner, Oregon

Here’s what NFL.com said about each player from the SEC:

DAK PRESCOTT

The skinny: Prescott narrowly missed becoming just the seventh quarterback in FBS history with 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards last season; he finished with 3,449 and 986, respectively, and was responsible for 41 touchdowns. He obviously can hurt opposing defenses with his arm and his legs, and his physical running style wears down opposing defenders.

DERRICK HENRY

The skinny: The guy was nicknamed “The Yulee Mule” in high school because he basically carried his Yulee (Fla.) High team on his back. He has a heck of a lot more help in Tuscaloosa, but he remains a load to handle. And when this 242-pounder gets lathered up and runs downhill? That’s a scary proposition for a defensive back. And trying to stop him at the line of scrimmage is a scary proposition for defensive linemen and linebackers.

MYLES GARRETT

The skinny: He had 11.5 sacks last season as a true freshman. Forget technique: He simply blew by opposing blockers. He should be even better this season with a year of seasoning and with the arrival of new coordinator John Chavis, who knows something about getting guys in mismatches so they can attack opposing quarterbacks. Chavis has a lot to work with here: Garrett was clocked in the high 4.4s in the 40 this spring and also had a vertical jump of 40 inches. Think about that: A guy pushing 260 pounds with that kind of speed and jumping ability. Forgive some opposing tackles and quarterbacks if they want no part of Garrett.

ROBERT NKEMDICHE

The skinny: Nkemdiche runs the 40 in about 4.7 seconds. He has a 34-inch vertical jump. He has a broad jump of 9-foot-8. He squats 500 pounds. And he has just 10 percent body fat. Quite simply, the guy’s a physical freak, so what sane offensive lineman looks forward to blocking him on Saturdays?

NICK CHUBB

The skinny: Truth be told, 5-10 running backs are a dime a dozen. But 5-10, 220-pound running backs with Chubb’s speed and power are rare. He had five games with single-digit carries and another with just 13 last season. But he still rushed for 1,547 yards and tied for the SEC lead in rushing TDs with 14. Georgia frequently uses the I-formation, which means Chubb lines up behind a battering-ram fullback and gets to blast off. Woe to those defenders who are supposed to get in his way.

LEONARD FOURNETTE

The skinny: Fournette is both physical and fast; that combo was in full view when he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score early in the second quarter of LSU’s Music City Bowl loss to Notre Dame last season. Even if you’re a Notre Dame fan, you had to marvel at the sight of a man this big getting to full speed so quickly. Fournette has the speed to turn the corner, but almost seems to relish running between the tackles and dishing out some punishment.

VERNON HARGREAVES

The skinny: True shutdown corners scare opposing quarterbacks, receivers and offensive coordinators, and Hargreaves could very well be the top shutdown corner in the college ranks this fall. Hargreaves is a consistent low-4.4 guy in the 40, and his vertical jump reportedly has been measured at 41 inches. While he is willing and productive in run support, his coverage skills stand out. Shutdown corners definitely can have an effect on opposing offenses, which tend to shy away from one side of the field because of the presence of that shutdown corner. That means Florida’s other cornerbacks are going to be busy this fall.