Future Sports: The Top Eight Players of 2015

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 27: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets in action against the Washington Redskins during their preseason game on August 27, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Imag

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If you look around in the four major sports today, there are so many young athletes: Kevin Durant, Mark Sanchez, Alex Ovechkin, Stephen Strasburg, just to name a few.

Five years ago, the greatest players of today were still up-and-coming: Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Peyton Manning, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Martin Brodeur to name a few.

Here is a list of the next group of great athletes and future Hall of Famers, the top eight players in 2015.

Kevin Durant

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Team: Oklahoma City Thunder

Age: 21

Why he will be great: He is so talented and is already the third-best player in the NBA. He was first in scoring last year and almost beat the Lakers in the playoffs.

Mark Sanchez

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Team: New York Jets

Age: 22

Why he will be great: He is the Jets franchise quarterback. Having playoff experience last year will definitely help him.

Joe Mauer

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Team: Minnesota Twins

Age: 26

Why he will be great: He is the best catcher in baseball right now and he will only grow better.

Stephen Strasburg

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Team: Washington Nationals

Age: 22

Why he will be great: He might one day be considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He is having Tommy John surgery, so that will not help. He can throw 100 mph.

Steven Stamkos

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Team: Tampa Bay Lightning

Age: 20

Why he will be great: He scored 51 goals last season at age 20. He will be a great player for years to come.

John Wall

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Team: Washington Wizards

Age: 19

Why he will be great: He has not played any NBA games yet, but as the No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft, he will be the best point guard in five years.

Sam Bradford

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Team: St. Louis Rams

Age: 22

Why he will be great: He was the No. 1 overall pick for a reason and he was the best QB coming out of the draft.

Aroldis Chapman

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 09: Oroldis Chapman #51 of the Louisville Bats throws a pitch during the game against the Rochester Red Wings at Louisville Slugger Field on May 9, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Team: Cincinnati Reds

Age: 22

Why he will be great: He can throw 105 mph. That says it all

Honorable Mentions

Darrelle Revis

Dwight Howard

Derrick Rose

Jake Locker

Alex Ovechkin

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Future Sports: The Top Eight Players of 2015

By Eli Chesner (Correspondent) on September 3, 2010

Kevin Durant

Mark Sanchez

Joe Mauer

Stephen Strasburg

Steven Stamkos

John Wall

Sam Bradford

Aroldis Chapman

Honorable Mentions

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