By the SouthernPigskin.com Staff
Members of the SouthernPigskin.com Staff rank the special teams units in the SEC. Follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/SouthernPigskin. Become a fan of us on Facebook at the SouthernPigskin.com Facebook Page
SEC Unit Rankings: ST
1. Georgia - This is the best unit in college football and it's not even close. The Bulldogs have All-American candidates at kicker, punter and return specialist. Blair Walsh, Drew Butler and Brandon Boykin form the top trio in the game today.
2. South Carolina - Versatile veteran Spencer Lanning doubles as the kicker and the punter for the Gamecocks and does a great job. Speedy Stephon Gilmore brings dynamic playmaking ability to the return game. USC blocked a league-high four kicks in 2009, Devin Taylor's specialty.
3. Florida - Senior punter Chas Henry is one of the game's best and kicker Caleb Sturgis booted 22 field goals last year. Both Chris Rainey and Jeff Demps have world-class speed they can bring to the return game.
4. Auburn - Senior Wes Byrum led the SEC with a 94% conversion rate on his field goals last season, making 15 of 16 tries. Fellow senior Demond Washington led the SEC with a 31-yard average on kick returns, scoring once.
5. Vanderbilt - Warren Norman is one of the most talented return men in college football. He took three kickoff returns back for touchdowns last season. Ryan Fowler had a solid freshman season at kicker, converting 16 of 21 attempts.
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