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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Southeastern Conference might be on its way to making more history.The powerhouse football league, which won an unprecedented seven consecutive national championships (2006-12) and eight in the last 10 years, could have a record number of first-round picks in the 2017 NFL draft.Yes, its early and the big event is still six months away. But with mock drafts being updated weekly, its becoming clear that the SEC is loaded -- as usual -- with top NFL talent. There might even be more than ever before.CBS Sports latest projection has half the first round coming from the SEC. ESPN, meanwhile, has 15 SEC players ranked among its top 32 prospects. The league shares the record for the most first-round picks from one conference with the Atlantic Coast Conference, which had 12 in 2006. The SEC tied it in 2013, and also set a record with 63 players drafted that year.Oh yeah, I see it, Florida cornerback Jalen Tabor said, reeling off a list of the leagues big names. There are a lot of guys, plenty of them.Although the conference is widely regarded as Alabama and everybody else, the talent pool runs deep -- especially on the defensive side of the ball -- as more than half of the 14 teams could have at least one first-rounder in April.---Heres a look at how some of the highly touted players are doing as the SEC nears the seasons halfway point:- LSU safety Jamal Adams: He might be a better pro prospect than Alabamas Mark Barron (2012) and LSUs Eric Reid (2013). The junior has 19 tackles and seems like a lock to get drafted higher than his father, George, who was taken 19th overall by the New York Giants in 1985.- Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen: Although hes unlikely to come close to his goal of breaking Derrick Thomas Football Bowl Subdivision sack record (27 set in 1988), Allen is clearly the Tides undisputed leader on defense. The senior has four sacks, six quarterback hurries and a fumble return for a touchdown.- Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett : After recording 10 sacks in each of his first two seasons, Barnett has five this year -- all in SEC play. Hes seven shy of Reggie Whites school record (32). He means as much to this team and this unit as any player on any team on any unit, defensive coordinator Bob Shoop said.- Florida defensive tackle Caleb Brantley: He hasnt been as dominant as predecessors Sharrif Floyd, Dominique Easley, Dante Fowler or Jonathan Bullard, but the fourth-year junior has shown flashes. He has eight tackles and a sack, raising speculation about whether his production can match his potential.- Georgia running back Nick Chubb: After missing most of two games with a sprained left ankle, Chubb returned to form with 121 yards rushing and two touchdowns at South Carolina last week. The junior ranks fifth in the league in rushing, carrying 100 times for 546 yards and five scores.- Vanderbilt linebacker Zach Cunningham: He leads the league with 62 tackles and 10 1/2 tackles for loss. His size, speed and versatility will allow him to play multiple spots at the next level.- Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster: An intimidating defender who has can run sideline to sideline with just about anyone, Foster leads the Tide with 37 tackles. He left last weeks game at Arkansas with a concussion.- LSU running back Leonard Fournette: One of the most dynamic players in the country, Fournette has missed two games because of a sprained left ankle and would have sat out last week at Florida had the game not been postponed. After running for 1,953 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2015, Fournette has 386 yards and two scores this season.- Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett: Its easy to see why NFL scouts consider Garrett a top-five pick, maybe even the overall No. 1 selection. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound junior runs the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, has a 38 1/2-inch vertical jump and continues making plays despite a leg injury. Heres a guy with a bright future and with a lot at stake, coach Kevin Sumlin said. That tells you where he is as a person. Not just a great football player, but a great person.- Missouri defensive end Charles Harris: A zero-star recruit in high school, Harris has used a relentless motor to become Missouris best player. He had 18 1/2 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a sophomore last year, but had a slow start this season while adjusting to a new scheme. He has 19 tackles and 4 1/2 sacks.- Alabama cornerback Marlon Humphrey: The son of former NFL running back Bobby Humphrey, Marlon Humphrey is becoming known for more than being the guy who recovered the Tides pivotal onside kick in the national title game against Clemson. Hes emerged as a shutdown corner.- Mississippi quarterback Chad Kelly : Despite a difficult early schedule, the senior ranks third in the league with 1,596 yards passing and 13 touchdowns. Hes struggled with sacks and turnovers, but has been better the last two weeks against Georgia and Memphis.- Tennessee linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin: A senior and team captain who recorded more than 100 tackles in each of the last two years, Reeves-Maybin could be done for the season with a shoulder injury. It also could affect his draft stock. Coach Butch Jones says hes still looking at some different options for what avenues he wants to pursue.- Alabama offensive tackle Cam Robinson: The 6-foot-6, 320-pound left tackle hasnt missed a start in his college career (35 games). He was a big reason the Tide won the Joe Moore Award as the nations top line in 2015.- Tabor: Floridas junior cornerback served a one-game suspension for fighting in practice and was humbled by a loss at Tennessee. 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As reports swirl about the end of Justin Leppitschs career, Paul Roos has endorsed the merits of a coaching succession plan at every AFL club.Leppitsch signed a one-year contract extension in March but has come under immense pressure this year, with his side Brisbane winning just three games to sit 17th on the ladder.Fairfax Media has reported Leppitsch and club powerbroker Leigh Matthews are both set to depart the Lions.Melbourne mentor Roos was unwilling to talk about the Brisbane situation on Wednesday, noting there shouldnt be any discussion regarding that position because its not available.However the man who helped break Sydneys 72-year premiership drought detailed the value of a clear succession plan.They arent common in the league but the 53-year-old has been part of two.Roos successfully helped John Longmire ready himself for the hot seat at Sydney, while he only agreed to join the Demons on the basis they would also recruit a successor.Obviously Im a bit supporter of it, Roos said, having noted earlier this year he wouldnt coach a third club.As a general philosophy, Im hugely supportive of senior coaches handing down and helping educate assistant coaches because it is a big gap between an assistant coach and a senior coach.It got bigger in my three years out of footy and it got bigger again over the last two and a half years.Three-time premiership coach Mick Malthouse isnt interested in coaching Brisbane but believes they shouldnt recruit a young coach.Its vital that a club like (the Lions) should go experienced, Malthouse told radio sttation SEN.ddddddddddddhe Lions have struggled since their glory days under Matthews, who coached the side to three consecutive flags in 2001-03.Former players Michael Voss and Leppitsch have failed to achieve consistency or cultural change as head coach.Fairfax Media claims Leppitsch is coming to the realisation he will not see out his contract, while deputy chairman Matthews is set to resign.Obviously Leppa is contracted until the end of 2017 and I expect him to coach, captain Tom Rockliff told radio station RSN927 on Wednesday.I cant really speak for Leigh and what his movements are.Brisbane are dealing with many challenges, on and off the field.The list includes a $13 million debt, dwindling crowds and substandard facilities at the Gabba that have prompted a so-far fruitless search for a new base.On top of the losses stacking up, Rockliffs relationship with senior figures has reportedly been an issue.There always seems to be rumours about me being at loggerheads with club leaders and the club but it couldnt be any further from the truth, he said.Many pundits have been critical of the AFL for not offering some form of list concession, such as the re-introduction of a retention allowance given how much talent has left the club.We lost a lot of high draft picks, which is probably our own fault, Rockliff said.They all left for different reasons.But if youre a good organisation, a good club, you keep players like that. 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