SEC Media Days are here, which means the College Football season is getting very close. With that in mind, here are the Top 15 Razorback Football Players of 2016.

15. Josh Liddell, Safety, Junior

Josh Liddell took over the starting safety position halfway through his freshman year, when he recorded eight tackles in a shutout victory over Ole Miss. While Arkansas’s front seven is full of talent and depth, the secondary has been a question mark since Bret Bielema took over. If Arkansas wants to be successful in 2016, Liddell and the secondary will need to be reliable.

14. Rawleigh Williams III, Running Back, Sophomore

When Jonathan Williams missed his entire senior season last year due to injury, freshman Rawleigh Williams III took on the role of spelling Alex Collins. Williams III showed massive potential until injuring his neck, cutting his season short. Despite his injury, his contributions were rewarded by being named to the SEC All-Freshman team.

13. Austin Allen, Quarterback, RS Junior

Arkansas quarterback from the last three seasons, Brandon Allen, graduated and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of this year’s draft. Like in high school, his younger brother Austin will be his replacement. Although Austin is unproven, he was impressive enough in the offseason to win the job early over a talented group of backups. The fourth year junior has a fantastic grasp of Dan Enos’s offense and should transition to the starting role smoothly.

12. Jake Raulerson, Center, RS Junior

Jake Raulerson is a graduate transfer from Texas, however, Raulerson graduated in three seasons. Due to his redshirt, this gives Raulerson two years of eligibility with the Hogs. Raulerson started at center as a freshman. He has played multiple positions on the offensvie line; his versatility and experience will greatly improve an offensive line that lost three starters from last year.

11. Taiwan Johnson, Defensive Tackle, RS Senior

Taiwan Johnson has been Arkansas’s starting nose tackle since his sophomore year, without missing a game. Like most nose tackles, Johnson doesn’t pile up incredible numbers, but plays an integral part of the defense. By eating up multiple blockers, Johnson allows the talented Razorback linebackers to make plays.

10. Frank Ragnow, Offensive Guard, Junior

In his first season as a full time starter last year, Frank Ragnow allowed only two sacks. Initially, Ragnow was expected to slide to center, but the transfer signing of Jake Raulerson allows Ragnow to move back to his natural position. With Arkansas losing three starters on the line to graduation, Ragnow will be crucial to protecting Austin Allen and opening up holes for the running backs.

9. Devwah Whaley, Running Back, Freshman

Devwah Whaley is a four star recruit who initially committed to Georgia, but flipped to Arkansas after Mark Richt left for Miami. Whaley has the size (210 pounds) and speed to make an impact right away in the SEC. With Rawleigh Williams’s neck injury and Kody Walker being a better fit at fullback, Whaley should be the back to step up for Arkansas in 2016.

8. McTelvin Agim, Defensive End, Freshman

McTelvin Agim is the highest touted recruit Bret Bielema has signed since he’s been at Arkansas. The 5 star defensive lineman enrolled early to participate in Spring practice. Agim’s power and tenacity should allow him to contribute immediately, and potentially make the Freshman All-American team.

7. Dominique Reed, Wide Receiver, Senior

After missing the first month of the season with injuries, Dominique Reed burst onto the scene against Tennessee. The speedy deep threat would go on to catch a touchdown in his next six games. Reed’s ability to stretch the defense opened up the rest of the offense underneath, allowing Drew Morgan and the tight ends room to work.

6. Jeremiah Ledbetter, Defensive End, Senior

Ledbetter earned the starting job as Arkansas’s strongside end, and responded by racking up 55 tackles, including 7.5 for loss. On a team with a loaded front seven, Ledbetter’s leadership and experience will be essential to Arkansas’s ability to stop the run. Along with Deatrich Wise and Taiwan Johnson, Ledbetter forms one of the best defensive lines in college football.

5. Dan Skipper, Offensive Tackle, Senior

Dan Skipper is a massive man. At 6’10” inches and well over 300 pounds, Skipper plays offensive tackle and specializes as a kick blocking specialist. His length and punch makes him impossible to overpower, and he is great as a run blocker. Skipper will need to clean up his penalties, but he is the rock of Arkansas’s offensive line.

4. Dre Greenlaw, Linebacker, Sophomore

Dre Greenlaw burst on to the scene as a freshman last season, leading all SEC freshman with 95 tackles and earning Freshman All-SEC honors. Greenlaw has an incredible story, bouncing around foster homes at a young age before settling in the shadows of Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Along with fellow playmaker Brooks Ellis, Greenlaw makes up one of the most feared linebacking duos in America.

3. Jeremy Sprinkle, Tight End, Senior

Up to this point in his career, Jeremy Sprinkle has been in the shadow of All-American and Mackey award winning Tight End Hunter Henry. Despite splitting time with Henry, Sprinkle still caught six touchdown passes, the most in the SEC. Now that Henry has departed to the NFL, Sprinkle has the opportunity to prove himself as one of the best tight ends in college football.

2. Brooks Ellis, Linebacker, Senior,

Arkansas linebacker Brooks Ellis may be the most underrated player in the SEC. Ellis started every game at linebacker and amassed over 100 tackles. He was also an Academic All-American and named to the Butkus award preseason watch list. Ellis was also elected captain last season for his leadership in the center of Arkansas’s defense.

Deatrich Wise, Defensive End, Senior

Arkansas’s best player is senior sack artist Deatrich Wise. Wise was sixth in the SEC last season with 8 sacks, and he also forced three fumbles. Wise is also beginning to get recognition as a possible first round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. If Arkansas wants to be successful in 2016, they will need Wise to improve on his impressive 2015 campaign.

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