Fournette, Chubb Among Toughest to Tackle in SEC

It seems like a pointless argument, considering the vast amount of talent at the running back position in the SEC, but some defenders around the league voted on who was the toughest to tackle in football's toughest conference.

Alex Scarborough of ESPN reported earlier today that 13 SEC defenders were polled on who they thought were the hardest players to tackle, and for the most part, the results were inconclusive.

LSU's Leonard Fournette led the voting with three votes, but other players had two votes a piece. Nick Chubb from Georgia also was recognized as someone tough to bring down, but it should be noted that the two star backs at Arkansas were lumped together.

Alex Collins and Johnathan Williams from the Razorbacks may be the best tandem in the SEC this season, as they both ran for over 1,100 yards last season. We know that head coach Bret Bielema wants to run a physical style of offense, so the inclusion of these two running backs was basically inevitable.

However, one player that Alabama fans think should be a no-brainer was left out of the voting process. Tide back Derrick Henry was nowhere to be heard from by the SEC defenders, leaving some wondering, "How?"

Henry wasn't the bell cow for the Crimson Tide offense last season, but led the Tide in rushing with 990 yards on the ground. His 6'3" 240 lb. frame running at a defender with his speed is similar to trying to stop a moving car, but yet defenders didn't see him in the same category as Chubb, Fournette, and the Arkansas duo.

Also left out was Tennessee running back Jalen Hurd, one of the most athletic players in not just he conference, but the entire country. Hurd rushed for 899 yards and five touchdowns last season for an offensively stagnant Volunteer squad, but showed signs of phenomenal athleticism and playmaking abilities throughout the season.

Regardless, it doesn't matter who's harder to tackle. All that matters is what team can utilize their players' talents and lead them to wins, and we all saw that Alabama was the best in the conference last season, and if the trend continues, they'll most likely be the best in the SEC yet again this season.