SEC football games are won — and lost — in the trenches. Elite teams require stellar offensive line play to have a chance against some of the nation’s fiercest pass rushers, most of which reside in college football’s most competitive conference. Many of college football’s best offensive line groups are in the SEC, which puts a premium on landing high-end tackles on the recruiting trail.
A few of the league’s expected best acquired transfers for immediate aid, but most have returning talent they’ve developed through experience on campus and reps in big games. Gone are the days of touted freshman offensive linemen learning the ropes as first-year players as many are thrust into action early and often.
From the tackle spots to the inside position and the all-important center, several SEC teams are confident in their depth.
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Based on returning talent, experience level and expected production, here are the SEC’s 10 best offensive line units entering the 2024 season:
