We continue our look at statistical benchmarks in the SEC by staying on the defensive side of the ball. It's time to find out which defenders will reach the coveted double-figure number in sacks.
The SEC saw three players reach at least 10 sacks last season -- Tennessee's Derek Barnett ( 13), LSU's Arden Key (12) and Alabama's Jonathan Allen (10.5). Of those three, only Key returns.
After having at least five guys reach double-figure sack numbers in the previous two seasons, the SEC took a hit in that department in 2016.