Big 12 Football Preview: 5 Best Offensive Players

Every conference in college football has a staple, something it’s primarily known for. The Big 12 is known for its high powered offenses, so it makes sense that the biggest stars in the conference would be offensive guys who can put up the big numbers.

Here are the top five offensives stars in the Big 12 going into this year, along with a few honorable mentions.

Honorable Mentions

Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M

Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M

James Franklin, QB, Missouri

Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas

5. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Thus far in his career, Griffin has been one of those players who makes one stop and wonder “what could have been?” due to his injuries throughout his career. His athleticism is unparalleled at the quarterback position in all of college football, though his injuries have made it hard to see.

Despite the injuries, Griffin has brought Baylor up from the doldrums of the Big 12 cellar and into real bowl contention. His dual-threat ability puts him just on the outside looking in when it comes to the “best offensive player in the Big 12 debate.”

4. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma St.

It feels odd putting the reigning Big 12 first team quarterback as low as No. 4. It is a testament to just how stacked this conference is offensively.

Weeden, a relative unknown a year ago, sprang from obscurity by throwing for 34 touchdowns and 4,277 yards (third in the nation). According to those close to the Cowboys program, there isn’t a throw this guy can’t make.

His age (28 in October) and his previous sports experience (minor league pitcher in the Yankees’ system) have given him a maturity beyond his college football playing experience. With another good season under his belt, Weeden will definitely be playing on Sundays a year from now.

3. Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma

At the end of this season, Broyles will likely own just about every major receiving record at his school. That’s a big deal, especially at a program as storied and powerful as Oklahoma.

Physically, Broyles is slight, measuring in at 5'11" and weighing just 183 pounds. But his game last year and over his career has been anything but slight. Last season Broyles caught 131 throws for 1,622 yards and has nearly 3,500 yards total for his career.

Being on a national championship team doesn’t hurt his case, and he will continue to have major success in one of the most powerful offenses in the nation.

2. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma

In next year’s NFL draft, Andrew Luck will more than likely be leading the way. But this guy will be coming along not too far behind.

Jones threw for more than 4,700 yards last season, with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 3.2 to 1. He also led the Sooners to their first BCS win in years.

More will be expected of him this year, but he has grown immensely since taking the reins from Sam Bradford and will live up to the lofty expectations. If he isn’t in New York in December, it will be a disappointing year.

1. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St.

Some would have a problem with a wideout being at the top of this list, but they also probably haven’t seen Blackmon play.

As a sophomore last year, he won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best receiver and for good reason. Blackmon finished the season with 111 receptions and 1,782 yards. He also scored a total of 21 times and averaged 16 yards every time he touched the ball.

Blackmon has more than numbers; he’s also 6’1", 210 pounds and one of the strongest receivers in the country. That strength allowed him to bully defenders, even ones as good as Nebraska's Prince Amukamara (first-round draft pick in 2011 NFL draft).

As one of the most exciting players in Division I college football, Blackmon is the best offensive player in the best offensive conference in the country.

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