The SEC finished off a successful season with a 9-2 bowl record as a conference. Alabama defeated Clemson in the College Football Playoff to win the conference's eighth national title in 10 years, capping off the postseason dominance. The SEC wouldn't be what it is without a conference-wide plethora of talent.
A good majority of that talent is returning next season. With the likes of Leonard Fournette, Myles Garrett and Calvin Ridley, among others, coming back, 2016 should be another good year for the SEC. But first, let's take a look at 10 departures who will be immensely difficult to replace.