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SI Top 100 players for 2019
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:08 pm
Top 100 players
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2. Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa broke school records, captained one of the sport’s most explosive offenses and led the Crimson Tide to the national championship game, but he finished second in the Heisman Trophy to the gifted Kyler Murray. That alone is surely a driving force for Tagovailoa. There is another motivational factor heading into his junior season: 44–16. That’s the final score of Clemson’s drubbing of Alabama in January’s CFP title match, a game in which Tagovailoa threw two interceptions, including a first-quarter pick returned for a score. Expecting Tagovailoa to exceed last year’s numbers—3,966 passing yards, 43 TDs—is asking a lot, but it’s not impossible. He’s got three All-SEC receivers returning and remember, he missed stretches of time late in the year with injury. In fact, injury might be the only thing capable of holding him back in 2019. There is a past here. Expected to be a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy this summer, Tagovailoa skipped the event because of a reported hamstring injury. He played last fall with a knee injury before spraining both ankles in the SEC championship game against Georgia.
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Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:10 pm to Mud_Till_May
Just 1 sec player huh?
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:12 pm to Mud_Till_May
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84. Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond
He’s not the SEC's highest-profile quarterback, but Mond is just as important to his team’s success as any of the league's headliners. His ability to hurt teams on the ground and through the air gives Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher his best quarterback since Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston. Mond had his best game through the air against Clemson and his best game on the ground against Alabama. Another year with Fisher should allow Mond to put up bigger and more consistent numbers.
DAMN! No love for Kellen Mond.
This post was edited on 7/18/19 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:13 pm to WG_Dawg
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Just 1 sec player huh?
Do you need me to come over and click the link for you to?
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:16 pm to Mud_Till_May
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71. Alabama RB Najee Harris
Coming out of high school as the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Harris has really yet to show all that he is capable of. His two-year career was highlighted by his performance in the 2018 national championship game, but it’s hard to have attention-grabbing stats when you rotate three players in the backfield. As a sophomore, Harris had 783 rushing yards and four touchdowns. This year he will most likely be leaned on a little more, and one can certainly assume those stats will increase. Saban already said earlier this year that “[Harris’s] time will come.” When it does, expect Harris to breakout as a huge playmaking threat for the already potent Alabama offense.
Not saying much for a former #1 recruit.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:25 pm to Mud_Till_May
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Not saying much for a former #1 recruit.
Because he played behind Jacobs and Harris, who both went in the first three rounds of the draft. He'll explode this year.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:28 pm to WG_Dawg
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73. Vanderbilt TE Jared Pinkney
The redshirt senior is again expected to be a big part of the Vanderbilt offense in 2019 after tallying 774 yards and seven touchdowns on 50 receptions in Kyle Shurmur’s final year at quarterback.
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29. Vanderbilt RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn
A powerful north-south runner who’s slippery in space, Vaughn amassed 1,244 yards and 12 touchdowns last season in his first with the Commodores after transferring from Illinois, and he enters 2019 as one of the most underrated backs in the country.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:29 pm to WG_Dawg
Players per SEC School:
10- Alabama
6- Georgia
4- Auburn
2- Missouri
2- Vanderbilt
2- Texas A&M
2- LSU
2- Florida
10- Alabama
6- Georgia
4- Auburn
2- Missouri
2- Vanderbilt
2- Texas A&M
2- LSU
2- Florida
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:36 pm to Mud_Till_May
Delpit at 6
Fulton at 47
They sleepin on us, but that's fine.
Fulton at 47
They sleepin on us, but that's fine.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:37 pm to Mud_Till_May
AJ Epenesa at 14? List is shite. He should be top 5, but not even being in the top 10 at all is a joke
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:41 pm to Jebadeb
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Delpit at 6
Too bad he didn’t go pro.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:43 pm to TizzyT4theUofA
Is this supposed to be joke? I do t get it.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:47 pm to Mud_Till_May
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#2. Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa
Alabama fans cheering about being #2? How LSU of you.
Print the shirts!
Make the rings!
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#1. Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence
Tua may be coming off of one of the best statistical seasons in college football history, but it's Trevor who has set himself the highest ceiling for 2019 after stepping into the College Football Playoff limelight as a true freshman and strafing Notre Dame and Alabama to lift Clemson to its second national title in three years. With two seasons left until the NFL comes calling and a war chest of skill players to distribute the ball to—including fellow Top 100 honorees Travis Etienne, Tee Higgins and Justyn Ross—Lawrence will stand alone atop the college game if he brings the Tigers back to the playoff.
After a shaky performance at Texas A&M and a concussion that nearly cost Clemson dearly against Syracuse, Lawrence threw 21 touchdowns against two interceptions from October on. The best pass defense he's scheduled to see in the regular season may be Week 2's return date with the Aggies or the regular season finale at South Carolina. But barring disaster, those should just be prelude to another late December semifinal showcase for Lawrence to show us all what he's got.
Uh, oooooh...
Posted on 7/18/19 at 5:47 pm to Monkey business
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Is this supposed to be joke? I do t get it.
He’s good. If he went pro we wouldn’t have to play against him.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 6:13 pm to Mud_Till_May
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98. Auburn OL Prince Tega Wanogho
Utilizing the athleticism of a former basketball prospect, Wanogho will man the left tackle spot again for an Auburn team that hopes to pose a stiffer challenge to Alabama and LSU in the SEC West race.
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94. Texas A&M P Braden Mann
Mann, winner of the 2018 Ray Guy Award for the nation’s top punter, returns to College Station looking to set more NCAA records in his senior season.
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93. Georgia S JR Reed
Reed was the team's leading tackler in the SEC championship game loss to Alabama, during which he also picked off Tua Tagovailoa in the red zone.
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86. Alabama S Xavier McKinney
The Crimson Tide have had a safety drafted in five of the last six years, and McKinney is the next in line.
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84. Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond
He’s not the SEC’s highest-profile quarterback, but Mond is just as important to his team’s success as any of the league's headliners. His ability to hurt teams on the ground and through the air gives Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher his best quarterback since Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston.
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81. Missouri DB DeMarkus Acy
A safety prospect coming out of high school, Acy’s comfort level on the outside has grown, a dangerous thought for anyone who has to line up across from the 6'2" cover man in his senior season.
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73. Vanderbilt TE Jared Pinkney
The redshirt senior is again expected to be a big part of the Vanderbilt offense in 2019 after tallying 774 yards and seven touchdowns on 50 receptions in Kyle Shurmur’s final year at quarterback.
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71. Alabama RB Najee Harris
Coming out of high school as the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Harris has really yet to show all that he is capable of as a member of the Crimson Tide’s backfield rotation. There’s no one in his way now.
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66. Georgia LB Monty Rice
Rice led the SEC with a 3.0% missed tackle percentage (per PFF), making him an incredibly valuable asset on the Bulldogs' defense.
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61. Alabama Edge Anfernee Jennings
Jennings is a relentless rusher who’s too fast for most offensive tackles to deal with from the “Jack” position.
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58. Auburn LB Marlon Davidson
Having collected 16.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks in his first three seasons, Davidson will be in a prime position to break out this fall as fellow linemen Derrick Brown and Nick Coe draw keen attention from opposing offenses.
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50. Georgia S Richard Lecounte
The physical tools and flashes of greatness are there for Lecounte, who led the Bulldogs in tackles last season but is yet to fully put everything together.
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47. LSU CB Kristian Fulton
After playing in just three games in 2016 and missing all of 2017 with a suspension, Fulton proved his coverage chops last season playing opposite Greedy Williams.
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46. Missouri TE Albert Okwuegbunam
Okwuegbunam has played in 18 games in his college career and scored 17 touchdowns, which is remarkable. The 6’5”, 255 pound Missouri Tiger is the quintessential athletic tight end who threatens defenses up the seam, and he’s an incredibly difficult cover in the red zone.
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39. Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle
Waddle is at his best with the ball in his hands in space. Blending precise route running with his game-breaking run-after-catch ability, Waddle burst onto the scene with 848 yards receiving and seven touchdowns last season.
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38. Florida DL Jabari Zuniga
Zuniga is a prototypical explosive edge defender in that he has both the speed to get to the quarterback and the strength to hold up in run support, which makes him a valuable piece for what should be a talented Gator defense.
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37. Georgia RB D'Andre Swift
Swift is a decisive runner with devastating cuts at the point of attack and the speed to make defenses pay for taking poor angles. At 5’9” and 215 pounds, Swift is able to shed would-be tacklers with ease and finish runs with authority.
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32. Alabama OL Alex Leatherwood
Leatherwood, the latest mauling Alabama offensive lineman, helped open holes for the Tide’s dominant running game last season as a right guard. He might be the best interior run-blocker in the country.
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29. Vanderbilt RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn
A powerful north-south runner who’s slippery in space, Vaughn amassed 1,244 yards and 12 touchdowns last season in his first with the Commodores after transferring from Illinois, and he enters 2019 as one of the most underrated backs in the country.
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26. Auburn DL Nick Coe
Coe made a leap from two sacks as a freshman in 2017 to seven last season, and he should be a major problem for opposing offensive tackles this fall.
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24. Alabama CB Trevon Diggs
After a foot injury sidelined Diggs after just six games in 2018, the Maryland native should be a weapon in the secondary this season as he continues to hone his craft as a corner.
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23. Georgia QB Jake Fromm
Fromm may draw less hype than Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence, but he shouldn’t be far behind. His numbers last season—2,761 yards, 30 touchdowns and just six picks with a 67% completion rate—were incredible, and he was stellar in big games, tossing a combined nine touchdowns to one interception against Alabama, Florida and Texas.
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19. Florida CB CJ Henderson
The latest in a long line of elite defensive backs for the Gators, Henderson has grabbed six interceptions in two seasons with Florida, and he took two of them back for touchdowns in 2017. He isn’t always tested a ton because of his superb cover skills as a cornerback, but he’s also shown an ability to cover for others’ mistakes in the secondary.
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17. Georgia OT Andrew Thomas
At 6'5" and 320 pounds, Thomas's imposing presence on the left side now provides quarterback Jake Fromm all the time he needs to make UGA's offense hum.
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16. Alabama LB Dylan Moses
After injuries briefly forced him into a key role in 2017, Moses emerged as a defensive leader over a sophomore season that earned him All-SEC and All-America honors. The 6’3”, 235-pound Butkus Award semifinalist brings experience to Nick Saban’s defense.
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10. Alabama DL Raekwon Davis
Is this the year Davis breaks out as one of the nation’s top defensive playmakers? We’ve all been waiting for this athletic freak—he stands 6’7” and weighs 315 pounds—to single handedly destroy offensive lines, especially after a sophomore season in 2017 that included 8.5 sacks, but Davis’s numbers slipped last year, so much so that he surprisingly decided to bypass the NFL draft and return for a fourth year.
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6. LSU S Grant Delpit
In 2018, Delpit had five interceptions, five sacks, recorded a fumble and forced another one. LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda plans to take even more advantage of Delpit’s skills this season, hoping to utilize him across the field as a pass rusher as well as a deep cover man.
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5. Auburn DL Derrick Brown
Among Auburn's feared front seven, Brown is the one with the highest ceiling: His athleticism at 6'5" and 318 pounds means that he can toss aside many interior linemen and clog up the middle as much as he wants otherwise. He has dates in the backfield with three of the country's best QBs—Justin Herbert, Jake Fromm and Tua Tagovailoa—already lined up.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 6:14 pm to AUFan2015
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4. Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy
The rising junior, who spent part of his offseason working out and refining his skills with Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown, is poised to be Alabama’s next great wide receiver. In 2018, Jeudy caught 68 balls for 1,315 yards and 14 touchdowns, the latter two stats ranking second in the program’s single-season record book.
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2. Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa
Tagovailoa broke school records, captained one of the sport’s most explosive offenses and led the Crimson Tide to the national championship game, but he finished second in the Heisman Trophy to the gifted Kyler Murray and lost to Clemson in January’s CFP title match. Expecting Tagovailoa to exceed last year’s numbers—3,966 passing yards, 43 TDs—is asking a lot, but it’s not impossible.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 6:15 pm to Mud_Till_May
How long has CeeDee Lamb been at OU? I feel like he was playing there when DeMarco Murray was the running back.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 6:20 pm to AUFan2015
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16. Alabama LB Dylan Moses
Highest SEC LB on the list. Wow!
Posted on 7/18/19 at 6:25 pm to BHMKyle
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2- Vanderbilt
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2- LSU
Posted on 7/18/19 at 6:39 pm to Mud_Till_May
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DAMN! No love for Kellen Mond.
I thought Mond would make a big jump last year, it didn't happen. He had moments, mainly the LSU game (in OT), but he also cost A&M the Auburn game. It are those inconsistencies that makes him a big question mark. If you do not see a jump early, it is not going to happen.
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