2014 Sleeper College Football Recruits Who Deserve More Hype

Most college football recruiting fans know the Jabrill Peppers, Da'Shawn Hands and Leonard Fournettes of the world, but there are a ton of other "sleeper" recruits who deserve just as much attention.

Being a sleeper doesn't necessarily mean a kid's ranking is low, so keep that in mind as you go through these. In fact, a good majority of the recruits mentioned are 4-stars.

What they don't have is the hype and excitement that follows them around, like many of the aforementioned superstar recruits do. The funny thing about it is, they have just as much potential.

Please note that this is in no way a professional endorsement for these players. This is simply a group of recruits that I've spent time watching over the past few months, and they deserve some credit.

Jamil Kamara, WR

247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star

Size is the name of the game for Jamil Kamara. At 6'2'', 211 pounds Kamara has the size to be a major game-changer on the edges for an offense.

He has long strides, quick feet and soft hands—combine that with his height and frame and you can see why he has so much potential.

Kamara can create separation with his footwork, but he can also go up and get the ball at its highest point. He'll be a threat to go vertical over the top, but he's also an underrated possession receiver.

He's surprisingly elusive for as big as he is, and he runs with good vision and patience. Defenses won't be able to give him any space over the top because he's great at cutting inside on a 3-step route and making defenders miss after the catch.

Kamara has 5-star upside.

Virginia is on top of his 247Sports interest list. 

Mark Andrews, WR

247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star

Admittedly, Mark Andrews is a pretty notable recruit, but the reason he's a "sleeper", per say, is because he truly does have 5-star talent.

Much like Kamara, Andrews stands out because of the size and agility that he brings to the table. 

He's ranked as the No. 12 wide receiver, according to the 247Sports composite rankings, but he could also play tight end. That said, at 6'6'', 230 pounds, he'll be a very imposing receiver.

Naturally, he can go up and get the ball, but he's also a smooth runner with long strides. That's going to help him create a ton of separation.

Andrews has quick feet, makes sharp cuts and runs precise routes. He's also surprisingly elusive and has good vision after the catch.

It may not be flashy, but this is a kid who can provide mismatches all over the field. Oh, and he can block as well.

That's 5-star material.

Andrews is committed to Oklahoma.

J.C. Hassenauer, OC

247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star

Alabama fans will recognize J.C. Hassenauer because he's one of the Crimson Tide's 2014 commitments. The normal college football fan may not yet know the 6' 2.5'', 292 pound recruit out of St. Paul, Minn., though.

The normal football fan barely recognizes that offensive linemen are on the field half the time, so you get the point here.

Hassenauer was really flying under the radar before this year's "The Opening" camp, but he performed well among the best recruits the nation had to offer this cycle, and now he's starting to pick up steam.

Even with new 4-star honors, Hassenauer deserves a bit more attention.

He's big, strong and has great footwork. Hassenauer uses his hands well and gets a good first punch. He's also fast enough to chip off and wall off a linebacker.

He's really the perfect size for a center recruit, and he has the skill set to really be a great player. Now imagine how good he could be with Alabama's coaching staff teaching him for the next few seasons.

This is a kid who should be on everybody's radar, not just that of Alabama fans.

There's a reason Nick Saban recruited him, right?

Randall Cunningham II, Dual-Threat QB

247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star

Randall Cunningham II has a father who thrived in the NFL, the great Randall Cunningham of Philadelphia Eagles fame.

That's not why Cunningham deserves more hype, though.

Cunningham II is a dual-threat quarterback recruit who's 6'4'', 180 pounds and runs a 4.60 40-yard dash, according to 247Sports. He's a big imposing figure out there, with long legs, long strides and great speed.

Cunningham can roll out of the pocket, and he'll be a threat to run, but he can also throw on the run, which makes him dangerous for defenses.

His arm still needs some time to develop, but he can still can make the throws asked of him, and he throws with good accuracy and touch.

Cunningham's greatest strength will be running the ball though. He hits the hole hard, displays good vision and gets upfield quickly because of his long strides. 

The potential to be great is there, so keep an eye out for RC2.

Baylor is on top of his 247Sports interest list. 

J.J. Cosentino, Pro-Stlye QB

247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star

There are a ton of big-time quarterback recruits in this 2014 class, so JJ Cosentino has flown somewhat under the radar.

With that said, the Florida State commitment has great potential. 

He has elite size at 6'4'', 223 pounds, and that's going to make him hard to take down for defenders. Cosentino carries himself with poise in the pocket and has great footwork.

He throws a pretty deep ball with great touch and arch, but he can also zip the ball into a window if he has to. He may not have the strongest arm, but the size is there, and he can work on improving his strength.

Right now it's all about potential. 

Cosentino is a pocket-passer, but he can also bootleg out and throw an accurate ball on the run.

The intangibles are there, so keep an eye out for Cosentino as his career progresses.