With the 2009 college football season approaching, I would like to take a look at the upcoming teams and players gearing up for another outstanding year in the celebrated SEC. 

I will give you a list of the best offensive and defensive players as well as the top players flying under the radar. A difficult task yes, but these are the players to watch out for this year.  

 

10 Best Offensive Players

10. WR Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss)

The do-everything offensive weapon will also see time at tailback showing off his explosion and elusiveness.

 

9.  WR Brandon Lafell (LSU)

The rangy wide-out has both speed and sticky hands.

 

8.  OL Ciron Black (LSU)

This massive offensive lineman is almost impossible to get around and has 40 consecutive starts.

 

7.  RB Michael Smith (Arkansas)

Smith is ultra shifty and quick and looks to continue the tradition of the Arkansas running back.

 

6.  TE D.J. Williams (Arkansas)

Dangerous play-maker at the tight end position for Petrino's offense.

 

5.  RB Charles Scott (LSU)

The bruising Scott will punish defenses and control the ground for the Tigers.

 

4.  WR A.J. Green (Georgia)

Green is big, fast, and talented and must lead the Bulldog offense this year.

 

3.  WR Julio Jones (Alabama)

See A.J. Green with a little more help.

 

2.  QB Jevan Snead (Ole Miss)

Prototypical passer has his sights set on an SEC West championship, then the NFL.

 

1.  QB Tim Tebow (Florida)

Attempting to decide the number one offensive player was like trying to decide the best conference in the land...you got it. 

 

10 Best Defensive Players

10. CB Joe Haden (Florida)

Could have easily selected Haden's backfield mate Black but Haden will be the shut down corner on the Gator defense.

 

9.  LB Rennie Curran (Georgia)

Curran tackles everything on the field with this high motor and speed.

 

8.  DE Antonio Coleman (Auburn)

Scary speed for a man his size, Coleman is a menace in opposing backfields.

 

7.  DE Carlos Dunlap (Florida)

The Defensive MVP of last year's title game possesses size and strength along with alarming quickness.

 

6.  CB Trevard Lindley (Kentucky)

The best cover corner in the SEC has one more year to play on Saturday's.

 

5.  DE Greg Hardy (Ole Miss)

As good an end as there is in college football when he is healthy.

 

4.  LB Rolando McClain

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