Luiji Vilain, who is expected to
play as a true freshman as a backup rush - end, tweeted the following a few days...
After arriving at Texas Tech as an unheralded recruit, Smith's emergence was quite the surprise, and averaging more than a block and a steal per
game as a true freshman for a quality team was no small feat.
A former walk - on at Texas Tech, Mayfield started
as a true freshman in Lubbock in 2013 but didn't get a scholarship and transferred to OU.
Donovan Jeter, who could earn some playing
time as a true freshman on Michigan's defensive line, shared that he has gained...
Donovan Jeter, who could earn some playing time
as a true freshman on Michigan's defensive line, shared that he has gained 25 pounds (from 260 - 285) since enrolling:
Rushing for 614 yards on only 88 carries last
season as a true freshman, Evans will likely be relied on to carry the offense at times this season, while many of the new pieces in the Michigan offense adjust to the college game.
Luiji Vilain, who is expected to play
as a true freshman as a backup rush - end, tweeted the following a few days before kickoff.
He caught two consecutive passes for 71 yards on his first drive, including a wide open 51 yard touchdown pass from Christian Hackenberg, who was making his first career
start as a true freshman.
The 6» 1 ″ 230 - pounder is a physical runner who showcased a rare combination of speed and strength in his first season, rushing for 1,034 yards and 10
touchdowns as a true freshman.
Mason Cole was
sturdy as a true freshman at left tackle and I can only expect him to grow and improve under Tim Drevno's guidance.
Francois was the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2016, but James Blackman got better with each passing week after he was thrust into action
as a true freshman following the injury to Francois.
He still played sparingly, planting a Tennessee
defender as a true freshman, but Newton couldn't pair his arm strength with consistent accuracy and never came close to dislodging Tebow.
He started 14 games
as a true freshman after learning not only to play CB in Nick Saban's extensive, pattern - matching playbook, but also the more complicated nickel position.
Omari Spellman is the quality starting center Villanova lacked last season when he was ruled ineligible by the
NCAA as a true freshman.
Luiji Vilain, who is expected to provide depth at defensive
end as a true freshman, hinting at suffering an injury recently with...
The Blue Devils» man - to - man scheme was exposed early in the season,
as true freshmen big man Marvin Bagley III and Wendell Carter struggled to defend high ball screens.
He didn't commit to Loyola until April, but he's been an immediate
contributor as a true freshman, giving Moser a 6» 4 wing who can shoot (45 percent from three) and defend.
He earned a starting spot at Texas
Tech as a true freshman, despite coming to the school as an undersized walk - on player.
Joe refused to play him as a freshman despite the fact that rumors were he was ready and one of the best LB on the
team as a true freshman.
He started seven games for the
Boilers as a true freshman that year, and though his numbers weren't much good on a bad team, at least he earned the job.
Barkley, 21, was a highly ranked high school prospect after winning the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2007, and immediately took over as the starting quarterback at
USC as a true freshman.
Although he was largely bottled up in the Big Ten championship game (15 carries for 41 yards and no touchdowns), the 1,847 yards and 13 touchdowns he put up
as a true freshman qualify him as one of the year's premier breakout players.
A top WR in the 2017 class out of Cheshire, Connecticut, expect Black to see playing time
as a true freshman with Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh set to graduate.
Looking at his performance against Wake (despite limited experience), I can't say that DW4 did things any better —
especially as a true freshman.
The former star recruit was thrown into the
fire as a true freshman and not only avoided injury (unlike most of his peers) but also combined 7.5 TFLs with 11 passes defensed.
Jackson was impressive
enough as a true freshman in fall camp that he was able to stay in the QB race for a while with Evans and Motley.
Calvin Ridley arrived in Tuscaloosa in 2015 as the nation's No. 1 wide receiver recruit and made an immediate
impact as a true freshman, leading the team with 89 receptions and seven touchdown catches and breaking Amari Cooper's single - season freshman receiving record with 1,045 yards.
Stepping in
as a true freshman quarterback for Nick Saban and the defending national champions is no easy task, but Hurts outlasted other highly - recruited quarterbacks to secure the starting spot on the No. 1 team in the nation.
Wide receiver Aron Cruickshank seems to be putting those extra reps to good use,
as the true freshman early enrollee displayed his speed and receiving ability on the field.
The Hurricanes» coaching staff needs to recruit linebacker hard for 2019 as they didn't sign anyone for 2018, and have played the majority of the live
bodies as true freshman.