SEC Football: Top 100 SEC players to watch in 2016

Nov 7, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Derrius Guice (5) runs for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the fourth quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Western Kentucky 48-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Derrius Guice (5) runs for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the fourth quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Western Kentucky 48-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Christian LaCouture 2015 Season Statistics:

  • Games Played: 11
  • Tackles: 35
  • Tackles For Loss: 2.5
  • Sacks: 1
  • Interceptions: 0
  • Pass Breakups: 1
  • Forced Fumbles: 1
  • Fumble Recoveries: 0
  • Notable: Recovering from a broken forearm suffered during the Texas Bowl.

Darrius Guice 2015 Season Statistics:

  • Games Played: 12
  • Carries: 51
  • Rushing Yards: 436
  • Yards Per Carry: 8.5
  • Rushing Touchdowns: 3
  • Rushing Yards Per Game: 36.3
  • Receptions: 5
  • Receiving Yards: 20
  • Yards Per Catch: 4.0
  • Receiving Touchdowns: 0
  • Notable: Led the SEC in yards per carry.

Jacob Eason 2015 Season Statistics: None

  • Notable: Ranked No. 2 among pro-style quarterbacks and No. 5 overall in the 2016 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Early enrollee will participate in spring practice, and should compete for the Georgia starting QB spot in 2016.

Byron Cowart 2015 Season Statistics

  • Games Played: 13
  • Tackles: 6
  • Tackles for Loss: 0
  • Sacks: 0
  • Interceptions: 0
  • Pass Breakups: 0
  • Forced Fumbles: 0
  • Fumble Recoveries: 0
  • Notable: Former No. 1 overall prospect in the 2015 recruiting class, Cowart has elite talent but played only 220 snaps as a true freshman.

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