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LSU, Alabama, and the Other Top Linebacker Units in the SEC

Originally posted on Mike Farrell Sports
By Mike Farrell  |  Last updated 8/6/23

Continuing our series of ranking the top units in every conference, let's move to the linebackers in the SEC, with LSU a step ahead of everyone else.

1. LSU

— Harold Perkins Jr. And Omar Speights are arguably the best 1-2 punch in the entire country, and this LB group will be all over the field.

2. Alabama

— Dallas Turner is a hybrid who can do damage standing up, while Chris Braswell has similar skills and upside.

3. Georgia

— Jamon Dumas-Johnson should come close to 100 tackles this season as he leads yet another nasty defense.

4. Missouri

— Ty’Ron Hopper had double-digit tackles for a loss last season and leads a crew not many pay enough attention to.

5. Mississippi State

— Nathaniel Watson is one of the best in the country, with more than 100 tackles last season and six sacks. His leadership gives State the edge over a group of others here.

This article first appeared on Mike Farrell Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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