Gifted athlete, hes feisty.
Cal
Jaydn Ott is one of the premier players in the country.
Elite dual threat rusher and receiver who displays ridiculous contact balance and killer top speed.
Bright future that is sure to include being a first round pick.
Powerful people mover with quickness.
HS QB that was always going to play RB in college.
Has NFL size already at 5-foot-10, 220 lbs.
I would highly suggest buying stock in WR Hykeem Williams.
Has already proved his worth in run blocking and is sure to demand targets this season.
Elite frame + arm length.
Stellar disruptor, always makes it tough for QB to throw over him.
Can he lead them to being a high powered aerial attack?
Miami (FL)
Damari Browns growth is extremely important to monitor.
6-foot-2, 195 lb CB with big time physical tools.
Long arms give WRs trouble.
NC State
Grayson McCall entering the mix in a high level conference is sick.
Needs a bit more arm strength and zip on the ball when throwing vertically.
Noah Rogers and Kevin Concepcion can be a nasty 1-2 punch at WR.
Two young guys who have seemingly unlimited potential.
I also like Zion Fowler-El in that WR room.
SMU
Preston Stone is that dude.
Makes throws to all areas of the field, confident and poised.
Underrated legs to help keep plays alive.
A good ole gunslinger who can play in the NFL.
Stanford
Elic Ayomanor is a big play machine.
Pride of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
Pass catching weapon Oronde Gadsden II is a freak athlete who is a threat everywhere on the field.
Makes highlight reel grabs all the time.
Virginia
Malachi Fields has the potential to be a difference maker.
6-foot-4 contested catch dude and constant vertical threat.
Virginia Tech
Kyron Drones has a cannon plus great legs.
Very intriguing arm thanks to being so dangerous deep.
DaQuan Felton, Ali Jennings, and Jaylin Lane are all older receivers who can win in numerous ways.
Dorian Strong is a baller, elite.
College career is coming to a close so this is a massive season for him and his NFL dreams.
Takes really good strides.
Excellent vs the blitz and is terrific in the pocket.
Cool, calm, and collected.
Sticks in there and is more than willing to take hits so you can make a play.
Fifita raves about
Starting LT Raymond Pulido is unavailable this season
Tacario Davis is a shining star at CB.
Recorded 14 PBUs on the season.
Flashy footwork and big time speed, hes a menace after the catch but can do so much more.
Killed it in spring camp and showcased his contested catch ability and reliable hands.
Smaller at 510, 170, but hes a late round NFL Draft prospect for sure.
BYU
Chase Roberts is a stud who caught my eye during the Baylor Friday night game in 2022.
Sure handed and tracks the ball very well.
Added muscle in off-season.
Cincinnati
Brendan Sorsby at QB1 on a Scott Satterfield coached team.
Best player, Dontay Corleone dealing with blood clots.
Disruptive and dominant player, hope he’s healthy.
Colorado
Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders headline things here.
I like the Dallan Hayden pickup and hell be a threat.
Jimmy Horn Jr. at WR another threat, so much speed.
Will Sheppard is going to be a problem.
I feel like people arent aware just how good he is and thatll happen when you play at Vandy.
Smooth route-runner who rarely makes mistakes and is superb at the point of attack.
Big play machine thanks to elite speed and shiftiness.
Houston
Donovan Smith has so many tools but can he put it together?
I just dont see that at all especially when hes playing on a team like this.
It wont be long until this kid will be one of the most talked about players in the country.
Its hard to find a more fun QB/RB duo.
Has elite speed and a live arm.
A simple yet dangerous combination that will keep defenses up late at night.
Big fan of CB Cam Smith.
Fluid and technically sound, high caliber instincts.
TCU
I heavily recommend investing in true sophomore RB Cam Cook who will build a heavy following.
Dealt with a shoulder injury last fall and will be back to his regular throwing motion in 2024.
Throws a heater and gets it all over the yard.
Tahj Brooks strives to become more of an all-around back.
UCF
Important question: Is KJ Jefferson good?
Prolific combo of size, speed, and length.
Has long, overwhelming arms, makes life so difficult for WRs.
Like his instincts and combative style of play.
Will be a draft riser.
West Virginia
Jaheim White and CJ Donaldson are a silly good backfield with so much speed, and explosiveness.
White is smaller at 57 and puts defenders into a blender with his footwork.
Those feet never stop churning.
61 with high level ball skills, prolific concentration, and plenty of production under his belt.
I like Matthew Bailey at safety a lot.
When hes on the field hes a playmaking pest who makes his teammates better and haunts offenses.
Youll hear this kids name a lot in 2024 and beyond, NFL dude.
A lot to like with Indiana and the passing attack is the core of why.
Kurtis Rourke is a proven field general with a great arm and precise balls are consistent within his game.
Even TE Zach Horton is a threat.
NFL TE with size, speed, and power.
Gets after it in all aspects.
I love Xavier Nwankpa at Safety.
Super rangy at 62, 215 and is so impressive in zone.
Maryland
Hoping this is the year that Shaleak Knotts breaks out.
Natural separator who needs to improve on finishing.
Tai Felton and Kaden Prather are dang good wideouts as well.
Just a good core on this team but how good and accurate can MJ Morris be?
Was a highly coveted recruit who has a track and field sprinting background.
Lightning quick with plus vision.
Such fluid movement and change of direction, plus athlete at 65, 245 lbs.
100% an NFL TE
Michigan State
Aidan Chiles is the truth.
63, 217 lb gunslinger who moves very well.
Jonathan Smith raves about him and is highly complimentary of his hands and separation.
Hes got a chance to be one of the best tight ends in the country.
And I completely agree with him.
Minnesota
Darius Taylor and Sieh Bangura will be a terrific RB duo.
Both of em possess big time power and more than enough speed.
Marcus major, Jordan Nubin, and Fame Ijeboi are also going to be impactful RBs.
Max Brosmer comes in at QB from New Hampshire and has fans in NFL circles.
Wins with his intelligence and processing skills.
Aireontae Ersery is one of the top O-Linemen in CFB.
Potential first round pick.
Keep tabs on Justin Walley, in store for a big season.
Massive catch radius and terrific jump ball threat, outspoken and verbal leader.
Ore Adeyi might just end up being the gem of this roster.
511, 185 lb corner with a track and field background.
Fast and scrappy style, breakout candidate to monitor.
He can do it all and Im stoked to see him play in Will Steins offense.
He could be in store for a seismic season and is a true threat to win the Biletnikoff.
Abdul Carter is one of the most frightening players in the country, hes violent and extremely quick/explosive.
Purdue
Dillon Thieneman was a breakout true freshman that has a chance to be a legend at Purdue.
Very strong and so good after contact.
TJ Harden is such a nice RB.
Hes quick, decisive, and powerful.
Good long speed to breakaway.
USC
I like Miller Moss a ton.
Impressive deep ball, great arm, scans the field well, and works from numerous arm angles.
I think he does a superb job of moving around in the pocket and keeping his poise.
Throws off his back foot well.
Spectacular touch on his throws and gives receivers great opportunity to make high pointed contested grabs.
Washington
Its a much different Washington team than we saw last season.
64, 207 lbs with sure hands, good tracking, and solid speed.
Zach Durfee at EDGE is exciting and Im happy hell finally get to play.
Ill take the better coached team.
Player of the Year -Miller Moss.
Dont want to be like everyone else and choose the most popular pick.
USC is gonna score a lot, air it out plenty, and Moss will benefit greatly.
Coach of the Year -Curt Cignetti
Most Disappointing Team -Penn State.
James Franklins promised land is bringing Penn State to the land of disappointment.
Will be Franklins sixth offensive coordinator in 11 seasons.
Ive talked about it before but man IU can start hot and I mean red hot.
Well coached team with tons of transfers, weapons, and confidence.
I think theyll win 8 or 9 games.
10 isnt even out of the question.
Probably a 3-4 win team.
Just a lackluster roster and a brutal schedule which features just one guaranteed win vs Indiana State.
Biggest Wildcard Team -USC.
I can see anywhere from 6-11 wins here.
SEC
Alabama
Can Jalen Milroe become a more polished and consistent passer with Kalen DeBoers guidance?
How much playing time does true freshman Ryan Williams get?
The first win of DeBoers Alabama career was when he got Williams to follow through with coming to Alabama.
60, 175 lb playmaking threat who can and will win in every area of the game.
Hoping hes a threat from day one.
Justice Haynes, Jam Miller, and Richard Young are 3 intriguing RBs who all put on extra weight/muscle.
Big year ahead for Kadyn Proctor, time for him to show us that hes the real deal.
Love Tyler Booker at LG a ton.
Love Deontae Lawson at LB.
Super smart and does an amazing job at dissecting plays and sniffing them out before they happen.
Arkansas
Pretty solid core on offense with Taylen Green, JaQuinden Jackson, Andrew Armstrong, and Luke Hasz.
True FR Braylen Russell is 61, 253 lbs and could find opportunity in his first year.
Highly talented athlete with out of this world speed.
Fun player who deserves a shot and some success.
63, 197 lb wideout who stole the show at A-Day by winning offensive MVP thanks to 4/92/1.
Big, athletic, and fast with separation skills and natural hands?
Ya… Im all in.
Im buying stock in CB Kayin Lee who played in every game last year as a true FR.
Freeze stated that Lees a NFL CB, hes physical and has detailed technique.
Hes a 62, 199 lb corner with long arms and that speed?
Florida
Cant wait to watch DJ Lagway play football.
Nonetheless I cant wait to watch Lagway throw to Aidan Mizell in 2025.
Delp at 65, 245 lb has a large catch radius and is a great athlete.
Former WR who can run routes at a high level.
Also has really good hands and makes some solid contested grabs thanks to strong tracking ability.
His great grandpa invented the baby carrot.
Also happens to be a pretty good pass rusher.
Big time concentration, excellent catch radius, hes so good dude.
Lot of potential but things could be rocky early on as they get acclimated to the scene.
But boy these two could be ELITE together in 2025, hopefully the transfer portal doesnt kill that.
They are savvy and technically sound, great at breaking up passes.
Folks rave about him being a vertical threat.
When healthy this guy can carve through a defense.
Stellar stop-start, feet that never stop churning.
Luther Burden III rocks.
The Biletnikoff favorite has it all.
High caliber tracking, hands, route-running, speed, runs the whole route tree.
Oklahoma
Gavin Sawchuk and Jovantae Barnes are a promising RB tandem even after Barnes unfortunate 2023 season.
Sawchuk is a brutal tackle due to an aggressive running style.
Venables has raved about Barnes explosiveness in camp and how he looks like he did in freshman year.
Im confident in his arm and delivery, nice deep ball.
He braces for hits very well.
South Carolina
Is world class athlete Nyck Harbor in store for a breakout season?
Elite size and speed.
Very happy to see him (hopefully) showcase a more all-around game and in the SEC to boot.
A lot of money to be made here.
A home-run threat that adds receiving ability.
DQ Smith can be a dude at safety as well.
Like most good Gamecock DBs, hes physical and aggressive.
He intends to play like a hunter searching for its prey.
1 overall pick, and could very well be in the top 7 of Heisman voting.
Had 17 QB hurries and 12 sacks last year, heck a pick six as well.
He is FAST, quick off the ball and POWERFUL.
Nico Iamaleava is on the cusp of becoming a star in our sport.
Throws frozen ropes whether set up in the pocket or firing one on the run.
Throws a really nice high pointed ball to the sideline.
Moves so well, running threat at all times.
Cooper Mays is a rock at center.
Texas
CJ Baxter done for the year… so unfortunate.
Well see Jaydon Blue take on a much bigger role now and hes QUICK.
Hit 22.3 MPH in game last season.
Bowling ball build with solid speed, hoping he gets a decent dose of touches.
Im investing a ton of stock into Wingo and recommend you do the same.
Very cool transfers on defense highlighted by two pests in Andrew Mukuba and Trey Moore.
Texas A&M
Cashius Howell at EDGE is FAST, really good dip and finish.
Think hes in store for a great year while not many are talking about him.
Loic Fouonji is sneaky good
Title Game -Georgia>Alabama.
New look SEC and its the same old matchup.
Player of the Year -James Pearce Jr. Will a defensive player win it?
But hes the best player in the country and Ill back that all day.
Coach of the Year -Kalen DeBoer.
Year after year Ive been a Kalen DeBoer guy and Ill continue to be this year and beyond.
Theres a lot of talk to make the playoff and heck even win the CFP but regression exists…
The schedule fares well early with what should be 4 straight wins then a bye week.
Can A&M pick them off in College Station right after?
Ill take Alabama in Tuscaloosa and Oklahoma in Columbia.
Thatd put them at 9 wins, cant they get unexpectedly picked off by someone too?
Who knows but Im just gonna have to fade Mizzou here Im sorry folks.
Drink has gone 5-5, 6-7, 6-7, and 11-2 at Mizzou.
Ill predict a 10-2 regular season which soars over the 7.5 win total.
It wont be long until people are talking a lot about Jackson Arnolds NFL future.
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