College football’s 50 best newbies: Ranking the transfers and true
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Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterAug 11, 2023, 07:03 AM ET Close ESPN
- staff writer Joined ESPN in 2011
- Graduated from Central Michigan
College football coaches all over the nation retooled, or outright overhauled, their rosters considering that last season.Using the transfer
website and high school recruiting, they wanted to include players who would press their programs to a higher level. We have seen the transfer portal used by coaches a growing number of each offseason to attempt to fill jobs and that was no different following 2022. From record-breaking quarterbacks to previous luxury recruits, the website had some huge names switching to a brand-new group. Those players sign up with the class of 2023 employees signed last year.However, it’s not just rankings or previous production that will make these players impactful.Whether there
is a requirement at the position, a job from a player leaving or a lack of talent, all of these aspect into
who might have a big year for his new team. Our list is a combination of high school players and transfers who are entering into the ideal scenario at the right time to assist make their group better.With many new faces this season, we ranked our top 50 newcomers. Moved from Jackson State to Colorado Hunter ended up being well-known as a senior in high school when he turned his college dedication from Florida State to Jackson State, becoming the first five-star prospect
to devote to an FCS school. He played a substantial function on both sides of the ball in his very first season. On defense he had 19 overall deals with, 2 interceptions, 10 pass separations and 1 forced fumble. On offense, he had 18 receptions for 190 lawns and 4 touchdowns. Last season Colorado ranked 113th in pass lawns allowed per game, 115th in interceptions per pass attempt and 112th in total interceptions. Hunter, while helping the offense, will right away be an upgrade in the secondary to help improve those numbers.