Watch for these 11 SEC players to breakout in 2024

Justice Haynes (RB, Alabama)

Haynes is electrifying. And not even the Michigan Wolverines saw it coming when he entered the game in the second half against them in the Rose Bowl this past season. This was the first time all season that Haynes had any playing time of significance, and he truly showed what he could do.

After being unleashed, Haynes ripped off four runs for 31 yards, an average of 7.8 per carry. His quick feet should keep him on the field alongside other Crimson Tide running backs Jamarion Miller and Richard Young. Between the three, the Tide could have a three-headed monster at the running back position in 2024, but I expect Haynes to emerge.

The Buford, Georgia four start product has been showing his talent since he arrived in Tuscaloosa early for bowl game preparation in 2022.

Micah Bell (WR, Vanderbilt)

This one may surprise you, but the versatility of Bell on offense and defense should make him an instant plug and play for the Commodores in 2024. Bell saw time at defensive back for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in 2023 as a true freshman.

According to Vandy247, Bell will convert to wide receiver in 2024. In an interview with Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea, Lea stated, “He’s a documented speed guy, and so we knew he was really fast. Coming out of spring, we knew that we needed to get faster offensively. We needed to build some depth in our skill positions and also help bolster the speed of that unit. Micah does that.”

Bell also played both ways in high school, so as Corey Burton of LockedOn Vandy pointed out, do not be surprised if Bell appears on both side of the ball. Burton also mentioned that we may even see Bell on special teams for the Commodores, which could be an absolutely game changer.