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SEC Football: Top 10 players to watch this spring

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) react after a fumble recovery during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) and linebacker Tim Williams (56) react after a fumble recovery during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) rushes against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) rushes against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

The Southeastern Conference returns some top talent in 2017. Here’s a look at the top 10 players heading into spring games.

The SEC was dominated all season long by the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Crimson Tide went undefeated in conference play for the first time since the 2009 season. With their “National Title or bust” approach, they’ve looked better than the competition year-in and year-out.

Alabama will have to reload but with another strong recruiting class and a lot of depth, they’re one team with a lot of talent in the SEC.

Another team returning a lot of talent is the Georgia Bulldogs. With running backs Sony Michel and Nick Chubb returning, they’ll have one of the best running back tandems in the conference this season.

The LSU Tigers and Auburn Tigers are two teams that return a lot of talent in the running game. Running back Derrius Guice looks to turn a corner as full-time starter in 2017. Auburn returns running backs Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson as well. They also welcome Baylor transfer quarterback Seth Russell to the fold.

The Texass A&M Aggies will need to replace defensive end Myles Garrett as well as quarterback Trevor Knight. Knight led the Aggies to a 6-0 record before they ran into Alabama and things fell apart.

The top players in the conference will have high expectations in the fall. Here’s a look at the top 10 players in the SEC entering the spring.

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