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Jarrad Davis was just a three-star recruit coming out of high school. Yet as a senior, Davis has emerged as a leader and impact linebacker for the Gators.
How does Davis stack up against the rest of the SEC? Here’s a look at the five best linebackers in the Southeastern Conference heading into the 2016 season:
5. Kendell Beckwith, LSU -- Beckwith could have turned pro, but decided to return for his senior season. He recorded 76 tackles as a junior, including 11 against rival Alabama. At 6-foot-2 and 252 pounds, Beckwith will be counted on for his physicality again in 2016.