Players to Watch (Top performers from unranked teams)
AARON MURRAY QB, Georgia, Sophomore
The Bulldogs' first losing season since 1996 obscured the development of Murray, who threw for 3,049 yards with 24 TDs and only eight picks.
DANNY TREVATHAN LB, Kentucky, Senior
He led the conference in tackles in 2010 with 144, and his sideline-to-sideline speed should allow him to rack up big numbers again in 2011.
KENTRELL LOCKETT DE, Ole Miss, Senior
Granted a sixth year of eligibility after missing most of last season with a torn left ACL, he leads all returning SEC players in career tackles for loss (23½).
MALIK JACKSON DT, Tennessee, Senior
After transferring from USC when the Trojans were hit with NCAA sanctions, the 6'5" 270-pounder led the team in tackles for loss (11) in his first season in Knoxville.
WARREN NORMAN RB-KR, Vanderbilt, Junior