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Players to Watch

Top performers from unranked teams in the conference

ARKANSAS
FELIX JONES, RB

The 6-foot, 208-pound sophomore will spell the injured Darren McFadden, the SEC freshman of the year in '05. Jones was impressive in his first year as well, running for 626 yards on 99 carries and averaging 31.9 yards per kickoff return.

VANDERBILT
EARL BENNETT, WR

The only Commodore to catch a ball in every game last year, he went wild in the final four weeks, pulling down 49 passes for 545 yards and nine TDs. His numbers may dip without QB Jay Cutler, but he'll provide stability to the passing game.

OLE MISS
PATRICK WILLIS, LB

A tremendous hitter with great speed, he was the heart of a surprisingly stout defense last season. Despite playing with a cast on his broken right hand most of the year, the 6'2", 230-pound All-America led the SEC in tackles with 12.8 per game.

KENTUCKY
RAFAEL LITTLE, RB

The Wildcats' version of Reggie Bush, he ranked fifth in the nation in all-purpose yards (180.2 per game) as a sophomore. Little led Kentucky in rushing (1,045 yards) and receiving (46 catches, 449 yards) and topped the SEC in punt-return average.