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SEC Football: Top 100 SEC players to watch in 2016

By Nicholas Ian Allen

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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Sep 12, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) intercepted the ball and runs it back for a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the East Carolina Pirates 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Jalen Tabor (31) intercepted the ball and runs it back for a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the East Carolina Pirates 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Jalen Tabor 2015 Season Statistics

  • Games Played: 13
  • Tackles: 40
  • Tackles for Loss: 4
  • Sacks: 1
  • Interceptions: 4
  • Pass Breakups: 14
  • Forced Fumbles: 0
  • Fumble Recoveries: 0
  • Notable: First Team All-SEC honoree in 2015 by both the AP and the league’s coaches.

The Florida Gators rode an elite defense to an unexpected ten-win season and SEC East division title in 2015. While the Gators will miss standout performers like defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, linebacker Antonio Morrison and All-American cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III in 2016, there is still plenty of talent on the roster – led by cornerback Jalen Tabor.

Often playing the corner opposite Hargreaves, but also seeing time as a nickel back, Tabor recorded 40 tackles, four tackles for a loss, one sack, and intercepted four passes last season – two of which he returned for touchdowns.

Tabor also broke up 14 passes, which tied for the league league and also gave him a tie for the SEC lead with 18 total passes defended. While his overall production was boosted as a result of opponents choosing to throw away from Hargreaves, Tabor will be the cornerback SEC offenses try to avoid in 2016.

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