{"id":7287,"date":"2017-06-20T07:21:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T11:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosoncfb.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=7287"},"modified":"2017-06-22T20:49:47","modified_gmt":"2017-06-23T00:49:47","slug":"five-best-returning-sec-offensive-linemen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2017\/06\/20\/five-best-returning-sec-offensive-linemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Simmer: Five Best Returning SEC Offensive Linemen"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s often said that the Southeastern Conference is a league won or lost at the line of scrimmage. We take a look at the troops in the trenches with our look at the five best returning SEC offensive linemen. The defensive line usually gets all the publicity from the trenches. That’s because they have the statistics: sacks, tackles, hurries, and pressures. For the offensive linemen, there’s really not statistics to hang their hat on. Additionally, a defensive lineman getting beat doesn’t get replied nine consecutive times. If an offensive lineman gives up a sack, you better believe the announcer is going to point out the offending players name and number.<\/p>\n

But there’s not shortage of talent on the offensive side of the line in the SEC. While they may not get the credit, those who know the game know their names. Here is the five best returning SEC offensive linemen for 2017.<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at our other position rankings:
\n1.\u00a0Five Best Returning SEC Safeties<\/a>
\n2. Five Best Returning SEC Receivers<\/a>
\n3. Five Best Returning SEC Cornerbacks<\/a>
\n4. Five Best Returning SEC Running Backs<\/a>
\n5. Five Best Returning SEC Linebackers<\/a>
\n6. Five Best Returning SEC Quarterbacks<\/a><\/p>\n

Five Best Returning SEC Offensive Linemen<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Honorable Mention<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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