They follow in the footsteps of recent stars Christian Kirk, Isaiah McKenzie, Ralph Webb and Nick Chubb, and like those predecessors, they often make a much bigger impact than the tape measure might suggest.

They’re among the best players on their team, and have set or tied a host of program and SEC records with time remaining in their careers. Much of their team’s success depends on the kind of production these players deliver, typically without disappointment.

Here are the best players under 6-feet on each SEC team:

Damien Harris, Alabama

The senior has lost six pounds from last year’s roster weight, as he’s 5-11, 215 pounds. But the Kentucky native was the Tide’s top rusher for a second consecutive season, as he finished with 1,000 yards on 135 carries, after he had a team-high 1,037 yards in 2016. He’s trying to become just the sixth SEC RB to have three 1,000-yard seasons.

Jared Cornelius, Arkansas

The senior wide receiver, who is listed at 5-11, 203 pounds, recently drew rave reviews from the strength and conditioning coach. Cornelius played in just three games last season, and collected five receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown. He missed most of the season with a left Achilles’ injury. But he’s already the vocal and experience leader of the unit, and will be counted on for big plays from the slot.

Kam Martin, Auburn

The Tigers’ leading returning rusher, Martin is 5-10, 193 pounds and has 773 career rushing yards, with 5 rushing TDs, 1 receiving TD and 2 career 100-yard games. Martin had 453 rushing yards last year on a 6.12 per carry average. Since last year, he’s also improved his pass-blocking skills as gaining about 10 pounds since then helps. Martin appears to be the leader to win the starting job out of preseason camp, Auburn’s best hope to continue its 9-year streak of producing a 1,000-yard rusher.

Jordan Scarlett, Florida

Scarlett is back this season following a season-long suspension for his involvement in the credit card scam. But he played in 13 games two years ago, and started eight as he won the job by the end of the season. He had three 100-yard games that season, and led the team in rushing yards nine times. Florida has a mix of talented backs, but Scarlett seems to have the best mix of power and speed.

Mecole Hardman, Georgia

The versatile speedster listed at 5-11, 183 pounds is dangerous in the passing game, and on special teams. That was never more on display than in the National Championship Game against Alabama when he scored on a 1-yard rush and an 80-yard pass. Hardman played in 15 games and had 25 catches for 418 yards and 6 TDs (four catches, two rush). Hardman also had 1,255 all-purpose yards. He also had a team-high four catches in the win at Notre Dame.

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Benny Snell, Jr., Kentucky

One of the best running backs in the league, at 5-11, 223 pounds, he was an Associated Press All-SEC first team selection last year. He is in rare company in the SEC, as just the third player in SEC history to have at least 1,000 rushing yards and at least 13 rushing TDs in his freshman and sophomore seasons, joining Herschel Walker (Georgia, 1980-1981) and Knowshon Moreno (Georgia, 2007-2008). (He has a chance to join the list of SEC RBs with a third 1,000-yard season.) Last year, he ended the regular season leading the SEC in rushing yards (1,318) on 256 carries and 18 touchdowns, both tops in the league.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

The former special teams regular who stands at 5-9, 212 pounds had a breakout spring and is in line to see a significant amount of carries as the lead back. Last year he played in all 13 games on special teams, and led the team with 13 kick returns for 247 yards. Edwards-Helaire went to the same high school as Derrius Guice, Baton Rouge Catholic High, and earned the nicknames “Clyde the Glide,” and “Clyde from Catholic” as he looks to follow in Guice’s footsteps in college, too.

Keith Mixon, Mississippi State

Nicknamed the “Pocket Rocket,” Mixon is 5-8, 185 pounds and despite playing in just eight games last season, he was the team’s No. 2 receiver with 18 catches for 275 yards and a touchdown as he started the first six games of 2017. The all-purpose threat is dangerous as a slot receiver and in the return game, and is looking for a bounce back year after missing five games and spring practice with a foot injury.

Damarea Crockett, Missouri

The 5-11, 225-pound running back is expected to get the bulk of the carries this season coming off of a shoulder injury. He appeared in seven games and registered 481 yards and 2 TDs on a 6.01 per carry average. As a freshman, he played in 11 games and ran for 1,062 yards on 6.9 yards per carry. He also scored 10 rushing touchdowns.

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Zedrick Woods, Ole Miss

A key player at rover/strong safety, Woods at 5-11, 201 pounds is a key cog on the back line for the Rebels, as last season he started in 11 games and played in 12. He was fourth on the team with 64 tackles, and added four pass breakups. In three seasons, Woods has 152 tackles and is one reason the more experienced Ole Miss secondary should show improvement in 2018.

Jamyest Williams, South Carolina

Williams is a natural cornerback, but is being moved to safety at least to start the season to fill a need for the Gamecocks. He’s 5-8, 182 pounds and can also play nickel, so he’s not only one of the more talented players on the team, he’s also arguably the most versatile. He’s back from missing the spring with a shoulder injury, but last year was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. Against Missouri, he made six tackles and his first interception in his first start, which set up the go-ahead TD one play later.

Ty Chandler, Tennessee

At 5-11, 195 pounds, Chandler last season was fourth in the SEC and 26th nationally with a 26.1 kickoff return average. More speedster than bruiser, Chandler is in line to be the feature back after he churned out 53 yards on 11 carries in the spring game. He was second on the team in rushing last season with 71 carries for 305 yards, a 4.3-yard average, with two scores.

Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M

The 5-9, 200-pounder has 1,790 yards in his career, but now, under new coach Jimbo Fisher, is likely to run behind a fullback for the first time in his career. The versatile offensive captain added 20 catches for 192 yards, and returned six kickoffs for 182 yards, highlighted by a 72-yard return against Auburn. He also had a big bowl game with 151 all-purpose yards against Wake Forest.

Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt

The Illinois transfer who sat out last season is 5-10 and 215 pounds, and known for his breakaway speed and shifting moves. He’s a Nashville native who has the best chance to replace all-time leading rusher Ralph Webb. Vaughn led Illinois in rushing as a freshman with 723 yards and six TDs. In two seasons there, he averaged 4.61 and 5.02 yards per carry.