3.) Sam Bradford, Quarterback, Oklahoma – Bradford took the world by storm last year after replacing a Quarterback by committee approach for the Sooners in 2007. All he did, as a true freshman, was lead the Nation in passing efficiency. Wow. The kid can throw, and without their best runner from last year, expect Oklahoma to throw the ball even more. If Bradford can lead his team to a Big-12 title, and not make big-game mistakes like last year, he could very well become the 2nd sophomore in a row to win the Heisman trophy.
4.) Michael Crabtree, Wide Receiver, Texas Tech – It is very rare to see a Heisman Trophy given to a wide-receiver that does not do more than that, such as return kicks. However, as a freshman, Crabtree was hands down the best receiver in America in 2007. All he did was catch a ridiculous 134 balls for an even more ridiculous 1,934 yards and 22, yes, 22 touchdowns. If he can repeat those numbers, watch out for him as a dark horse. The only thing working against him is his Senior quarterback, Graham Harrell taking votes away. As of right now, Crabtree is the front-runner for the 2009 Heisman Trophy.
5.) Jeremy Maclin, Wide Receiver, Missouri – It’s safe to say that Missouri’s offense is loaded with talent. Maclin, as a freshman last year led America in all-purpose yardage. He was arguably the most electrifying freshman besides that Wide Receiver in Lubbock, Texas, who might have something to say about that. The reason why he is this far down is because he may split Heisman votes with his Quarterback.
Darkhorse Candidate: Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno.
NEWCOMERS TO WATCH
2007 was a banner year for Freshmen in College Football with names like Crabtree, Maclin and Bradford making themselves household names. With more and more freshmen playing every year at schools around the nation, let’s take a look at some freshmen that will become household names in 2008:
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