QB: Same
RB: Upgrade
H-BACK: Same
WR: Same
TE: Downgrade
OL: Upgrade

DL: Upgrade
LB: Upgrade
CB: Same
S: Same

K: Upgrade
KR: Downgrade
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QB: Auburn transitions from Nick Marshall to Jeremy Johnson here. Nick Marshall was definitely the better runner of the two, but Jeremy Johnson is definitely the better passer of the two. Expect a more pass oriented offense for Auburn this year with less read option (but a combo of offenses in 2009 and 2013/2014).

RB: Auburn transitions from Corey Grant and Cam Artis-Payne to Racean Thomas and Jovon Robinson. While Auburn doesn't seem to have that true outside, speed threat anymore, they have two incredible running backs to replace the SEC's leading rusher. Though Cam Artis-Payne was never the most freakish running back, he was as consistent as they come and he always showed up for work.

H-BACK: As mentioned, Brandon Fulse was the h-back in 2014 (former tight end). Waiting in the wings is Kam Pettway and Chandler Cox. I give Kam Pettway the early nod due to familiarity at this point. This position is pivotal for the offense.

WR: Auburn returns everyone not named Sammie Coates. Auburn will miss him, IMO, especially given his down-field play-making ability. Having said that, Auburn will be more consistent without Sammie Coates out wide. Duke Williams, arguably the top wide receiver in the SEC and country, will be a #1 target of Jeremy Johnson (Arkansas fans still have nightmares of the two), and Melvin Ray, Ricardo Louis (breakout year coming), Tony Stevens and company will be ready.

TE: Due to the tight-end not being very involved in Auburn's offensive scheme, I almost didn't list the position. However, CJ Uzomah and Brandon Fulse (even though he played h-back) will be tough to replace. CJ Uzomah was an awesome redzone target and Brandon Fulse brought leadership and knowledge of the blocking system.

OL: Auburn is replacing one of the best centers in Auburn history here, Reese Dismukes. Auburn is also replacing Chad Slade, but he was slow as molasses and about as agile as a beached whale. Austin Golson, who started as a true freshman at Ole Miss, is expected to take over at center, Braden Smith is expected to take over for Chad Slade, Alex Kozan (All-SEC as redshirt freshman) Avery Young and Shon Coleman all return.

DL: What to say about this group... Carl Lawson returns, Byron Cowart was added to the group, Montravius Adams is back, Devonte Lambert is back and Elijah Daniels is back. Auburn lost some players here as well, but the only player hard to replace is Gabe Wright. This position will be fun to watch.

LB: Kris Frost, Cass McKinzy, Tre Williams, Justin Garrett and everyone else returns other than Anthony Swain (tragic knee injury against Arkansas in 2013). Auburn also adds a couple new signees and has moved Derrick Moncrief to linebacker.

CB/S: A lot of movement will go on here for Auburn. They lost Jermaine Whitehead, Trovon Reed and John Mincy, but added Tray Matthews from transfer. As fans, we aren't really sure who will play CB or S due to cross-training in the past.

K: Daniel Carlson returns.

KR: Auburn loses Corey Grant and Quan Bray here, but figures to give Ricardo Louis, Stanton Truitt and Racean Thomas shots at kick return (among with some other players).

PR: Auburn loses Quan Bray here who had a pretty incredible year returning punts, like Chris Davis before him. Again, other guys will get a shot here. No idea who just yet.

How does the rest of the SEC stack up compared to the previous season?