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The biggest non-QB position battles to watch this spring

Which top teams will have major battles at positions other than quarterback this spring? Taking a look at which teams need to sort out their depth charts.

Quarterbacks are important, but they’re not the only players vying for jobs in spring practice. So after SI’s Chris Johnson broke down the top QB battles of the spring, it’s time to take a look at the other 21 starters that make up an offense and defense.

For nearly every team in the hunt for a conference title or College Football Playoff berth, there’s some key position in flux at the start of 2017. Spring practices offer the first chance to find answers to off-season vulnerabilities. Here are 10 critical non-quarterback position battles to watch over the next few weeks: