2013 SEC East football preview: Key returners, losses and fresh faces for each divisional team
Taking stock of all the changes in the SEC East
Some teams finished their 2012 seasons on a high note, while others within the SEC East limped to a finish. No matter what each program's situation may have been, none will be the same in 2013.
Thus, with Spring practices affording coaches across the country their first opportunities to see their ever-changing teams in action, we take a look at each of the rosters within the SEC East.
The number of starters returning does not always indicate success in the upcoming year, but it certainly doesn't hurt.
We have ranked teams by alphabetical order, not by 2012 finish.
Florida Gators
Total Returners: 12
Offense: 7
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 1
Key Returners: QB Jeff Driskel, OG Jon Halapio, WR Quinton Dunbar, DL Dominique Easley, LB Antonio Morrison, CB Loucheiz Purifoy and CB Marcus Roberson
Key Losses: RB Mike Gillislee, TE Jordan Reed, DT Sharrif Floyd, DE Lerentee McCray, LB Jon Bostic, LB Jelani Jenkins and S Matt Elam
Key Additions: CB Vernon Hargreaves, RB Kelvin Taylor, DT Caleb Brantley, OLB Daniel McMillian, WR Ahmad Fullwood.
Georgia Bulldogs
Total Returners: 13
Offense: 9
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2
Key Returners: QB Aaron Murray, RB Todd Gurley, WR Michael Bennett, WR Malcolm Mitchell, OL Kenarious Gates, OL John Theus, DE Garrison Smith, CB Damian Swann.
Key Losses: WR Tavarres King, DT John Jenkins, OLB Jarvis Jones, LB Alec Ogletree, S Bacarri Rambo and S Shawn Williams.
Key Additions: CB Shaq Wiggins, S Tray Matthews, QB Brice Ramsey, LB Johnny O'Neal, ATH Tramel Terry.
Kentucky Wildcats
Total Returners: 15
Offense: 7
Defense: 7
Special Teams: 1
Key Returners: QB Max Smith, WR Demarco Robinson, DT Mister Coble, LB Alvin Dupree and DT Donte Rumph.
Key Losses: WR La’Rod King, OG Larry Warford, C Matt Smith, DE Collins Ukwu and S Martavius Neloms.
Key Additions: DE Jason Hatcher, WR Javess Blue, RB Jojo Kemp.
Missouri Tigers
Total Returners: 15
Offense: 7
Defense: 7
Special Teams: 1
Key Returners: QB James Franklin, WR Dorial Green-Beckham, WR Marcus Lucas, CB EJ Gaines and LB Andrew Wilson.
Key Losses: RB Kendial Lawrence, WR TJ Moe, OT Elvis Fisher, DT Sheldon Richardson, LB Zaviar Gooden and LB Will Ebner.
Key Additions: DT Josh Augusta, ATH Chase Abbington, ILB Eric Beisel.
South Carolina Gamecocks
Total Returners: 13
Offense: 7
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 1
Key Returners: QB Connor Shaw, QB Dylan Thompson, WR Bruce Ellington, OL AJ Cann, DE Jadeveon Clowney, DT Kelcy Quarles, DE Chaz Sutton and CB Victor Hampton.
Key Losses: RB Marcus Lattimore, WR Ace Sanders, C TJ Johnson, LB Shaq Wilson, DE Devin Taylor, Spur Devonte Holloman and S DJ Swearinger.
Key Additions: DT Kelsey Griffin, RB David Williams, QB Connor Mitch, LB Larenz Bryant.
Tennessee Volunteers
Total Returners: 15
Offense: 5
Defense: 8
Special Teams: 2
Key Returners: OL Alex Bullard, OL Antonio Richardson, OL Ja’Wuan James, RB Rajion Neal, RB Marlin Lane, LB AJ Johnson, LB Curt Maggit and FS Brian Randolph.
Key Losses: QB Tyler Bray, WR Justin Hunter, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, OG Dallas Thomas, DE Darrington Sentimore and LB Herman Lathers
Key Additions: WR Marquez North, QB Josh Dobbs, WR Ryan Jenkins, DE Jaylen Miller.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Total Returners: 15
Offense: 7
Defense: 7
Special Teams: 1
Key Returners: WR Jordan Matthews, WR Chris Boyd, OT Wesley Johnson, DE Walker May, LB Chase Garnham and CB Andre Hal.
Key Losses: RB Zac Stacy, QB Jordan Rodgers, OT Ryan Seymour, DT Rob Lohr, LB Archibald Barnes and CB Trey Wilson.
Key Additions: WR Jordan Cunningham, TE Brandon Vandenburg, DT Jay Woods, OLB Zach Cunningham.
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