Earlier today, we debated which SEC freshmen will make the most immediate impact next fall. But why stop at freshmen? There are a handful of junior college players who signed as part of the 2015 class and, if anything, they have a leg up on the youngsters.

Just look at last season. Auburn’s D'haquille Williams quickly became one of the SEC’s top wide receivers; defensive lineman Jarran Reed nearly went pro after one season at Alabama; and Fahn Cooper started 13 games at right tackle for Ole Miss.

Here’s a look at 10 junior college transfers who could have a similar impact in 2015.

CB Tony Bridges, Ole Miss: Originally committed to Auburn, Bridges flipped to Ole Miss in November, and the Rebels couldn’t be happier. They lose Senquez Golson and Cody Prewitt from one of the best secondaries in the SEC, and Bridges will be one of the players asked to come in and fill that void. He’s ranked No. 1 at his position and has the versatility to play cornerback or safety for the Rebels.

S Justin Evans, Texas A&M: New defensive coordinator John Chavis has his work cut out for him. He’s taking over one of the SEC’s worst defenses and loses three starters in the secondary. The good news is that the Aggies had already signed Evans, the No. 1 junior college safety, before Chavis was hired. Maybe that was part of the allure. Either way, Evans will have an opportunity to start the season opener.

WR Donald Gray, Mississippi State: Gray is a diminutive wide receiver with blazing speed. Does Dan Mullen ever not have one of these guys? The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Gray has a chance be next in line, following in the footsteps of players such as Percy Harvin, Chad Bumphis and Jameon Lewis. Best case, Gray becomes a perfect complement to De'Runnya Wilson in the passing game. Worst case, he’s still likely the No. 1 return option.

DT D.J. Jones, Ole Miss: Playing time might be scarce with Robert Nkemdiche and Issac Gross ahead of him on the depth chart, but Jones is too talented to keep off the field. He’s ranked No. 4 overall in the ESPN JC 50 and could’ve signed virtually anywhere. At 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, he’s bigger than both Nkemdiche and Gross, so look for Ole Miss to utilize him more on early downs and in short-yardage situations.

RB Alvin Kamara, Tennessee: This name likely sounds familiar. Kamara spent a year at Alabama but never seemed to get out of Nick Saban’s doghouse. He eventually left the program, and now, after a year at junior college, he’s back in the SEC and could be a perfect complement to Jalen Hurd in the Volunteers’ running game. Tennessee coach Butch Jones said Kamara will be “a big boost to the entire offense.”

QB Chad Kelly, Ole Miss: Hugh Freeze has already taken one troubled junior college quarterback and made him a star in the SEC. Can he do the same with Kelly? The talent is there, as Kelly threw for 3,906 yards and 47 touchdowns last season. The question is whether he can stay out of trouble. His arrest in December was not a good start, but Freeze still believes in him and is hoping that belief pays dividends down the road.

DT Jeremiah Ledbetter, Arkansas: The Razorbacks hit the jackpot last year when they signed Sebastian Tretola from junior college. Why not try it again? Bret Bielema already said he expects the 6-foot-3, 280-pound Ledbetter to come in and play right away on the defensive line. After all, it’s a unit that lost two starters in Darius Philon and Trey Flowers. Ledbetter is better suited to play inside and take the place of Philon.

DE Marquavius Lewis, South Carolina: Jadeveon Clowney might not have played every game for the Gamecocks, but they sure did miss him. South Carolina finished dead last in the SEC with 14 sacks. Enter Lewis, the No. 6 player in the ESPN JC 50. He might not be Clowney, but he’s an upgrade over what they had a year ago. He and fellow juco transfer Dante Sawyer might be the Gamecocks' starting defensive ends next season.

OT Martinas Rankin, Mississippi State: It’s not often that a team finds its starting left tackle from its recruiting class, but Rankin is already penciled in to replace Blaine Clausell at Mississippi State next fall. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound prospect was the top-ranked offensive tackle in junior college and still has room to grow. He will be a critical piece to the Bulldogs' revamped offensive line.

RB Jovon Robinson, Auburn: Talk about saving the best for last. Robinson, the No. 1 player in the ESPN JC 50, has a chance to make the biggest impact of anybody on this list. He’s big, physical, and entering a wide-open battle at running back on the Plains. If he wins the job, he’ll likely be one of the top backs in the SEC. If he ends up splitting carries with Roc Thomas, he’ll still be a significant contributor from Day 1.