Ranking the very best freshmen in college football

• Billy Tucker, Scouts, Football RecruitingSep 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ET Close

  – Hiring coordinator for ESPN RecruitingNation.
  – Almost a decade of college coaching experience.
  – Has actually been evaluating potential customers at ESPN because 2006.

While the early returns from the transfer portal have recorded much attention, a lot of true freshmen have actually made immediate effects in 2024.

We have actually seen highly touted potential customers turn into nationally acknowledged names and analytical leaders in a matter of weeks. However there are likewise less-heralded names stepping up at key positions for top-ranked programs.While it’s still

early, here’s a take a look at the leading 10 (plus one) freshmen this season.

1. WR Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

The hype in Columbus began constructing when Smith dominated spring ball, and it’s not slowing down any time soon. The former luxury and No. 4 total player in the 2024 class is averaging more than 100 backyards per game and 19.2 yards per catch in his very first 2 collegiate starts. He can turn a brief enter a huge gain or make the acrobatic grab in the air appearance natural. Smith is a legitimate Heisman competitor for the third-ranked Buckeyes.