It’s that time again. With the 2015 season in the books, we’re looking back at the SEC’s top 25 players from what was another memorable year for the conference. Each day we’ll unveil five new players as we count down to No. 1.

But first, here are five players that just missed the cut:

Zach Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt: Maybe the biggest snub from our top 25, Cunningham had a breakout year for the Commodores. The sophomore was among the SEC leaders with 103 tackles and 16.5 tackles for loss. He also recorded 4.5 sacks, forced four fumbles and even broke up three passes. At one point Vandy coach Derek Mason called Cunningham the best linebacker he’s ever had the opportunity to coach. And to think, Cunningham didn’t even begin the season as a full-time starter.

Trae Elston, DB, Mississippi: How’s this for starting the season off right? Through the first three games, Elson had three interceptions and returned two of them for touchdowns. He only had one more pick the rest of the year, but he finished tied for the SEC lead with 18 passes defended. He also proved he was more than just a ball hawk as he finished second on the team with 70 tackles, including five tackles for loss. The senior will be missed next year.

Marquis Haynes, DE, Mississippi: In the SEC there’s not many better at getting to the quarterback and wreaking havoc in the backfield. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Haynes might be a little undersized as a defensive end. But he more than makes up for it with speed and a quick first step. The sophomore finished fourth in the conference with 16.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. He also had three forced fumbles and eight QB hurries. He’s an offensive tackle’s worst nightmare.

Fred Ross, WR, Mississippi State: De’Runnya Wilson is the Mississippi State wide receiver that got most of the attention this year. He’s also the one leaving early for the NFL. But Ross finished with more receptions (88) and yards (1,007) than his teammate. In fact, the junior led all SEC wide receivers with 6.8 receptions per game. He might not be as big or strong as Wilson, but Ross catches everything thrown in his direction. And he’s coming back next year.

Dan Skipper, OT, Arkansas: It was no secret that Skipper struggled some last year at left tackle. He had two critical penalties in an overtime loss to Texas A&M. So prior to this season, the coaches shifted some players around up front and moved Skipper to right tackle. It couldn’t have worked out any better. The junior graded out at over 80 percent with his coaches and became the Razorbacks’ most consistent offensive lineman.