College Football: 10 Freshmen We Expect to Turn Heads in Fall Camp
With under three weeks until the start of the college football season, several freshman are becoming acclimated to life on the college football field.
The jump from high school to college isn't an easy one for everyone, but every year we are introduced to a handful of breakout stars.
Last season, South Carolina's Marcus Lattimore, Oklahoma's Tony Jefferson, and USC's Robert Woods were a few of those that made the jump to college with relative ease.
Now it's onto this years crop of incoming freshmen. Let's take a look at 10 guys who we expect to make an impact in fall camp.
Kiehl Frazier, Auburn
1 of 10With the departure of last season's Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, the Tigers have a void at quarterback which the young Frazier could fill.
A redshirt seemed likely for Frazier, but the longer he hangs around in camp to battle for the job, the bigger role he will likely play this season.
Frazier is getting a crash course in Gus Malzahn's playbook, and if he continues to impress, it may be hard to not give the kid the job immediately.
Braxton Miller, Ohio St.
2 of 10Similar to Frazier, Miller has the ability to step in and become a playmaking quarterback right off the bat. The void created by Terrelle Pryor has given him that opportunity.
Miller competed in Ohio State's spring game and showed some of the ability that left scouts in amazement.
While some still believe that Joe Bauserman is the likely starter, the reps are being divided equally so far in camp. If that continues, Miller's speed and athletic ability has a great chance to win the job.
Brandon Williams, Oklahoma
3 of 10Replacing DeMarco Murray won't be easy, but Williams may be just the guy to fill those shoes. While Roy Finch will certainly be involved in the Sooners offense, and while Finch doesn't necessarily fit a prototype every down back, Williams certainly does.
Williams has impressed so far and has looked sharp since spring. He has the size and speed that could possibly make him the best back of the 2011 class.
Anthony Johnson, LSU
4 of 10Johnson was the top defensive tackle in the nation last year, and why not? He's a freak of an athlete, and the 300-pounder is lightning quick and is an outstanding athlete for a man of his size.
Johnson has been dubbed "The Freak," and his talent already has him rotating in with the starters at camp. If he keeps progressing, he will be nearly impossible to keep off the field.
Setting the bar high for the freshman, LSU coaches have said he's quicker and more athletic than another for LSU defensive tackle, Glenn Dorsey. If he can have anywhere near the career that Dorsey had at LSU, Johnson has the chance to become something special.
George Farmer, USC
5 of 10USC quarterback Matt Barkley has to be thrilled. He got a dynamic young receiver in Robert Woods last season and got another one this year in Farmer.
Farmer is another freakish athlete with blazing speed and a solid body for a wide receiver.
Many believe Farmer is even more talented than Woods, which adds a new dynamic to the Trojans offense. The pure speed on the outside will be extremely tough for any team to deal with.
Aaron Lynch, Notre Dame
6 of 10Lynch was originally a Florida St. commit, but he decommitted and ended up at Notre Dame.
He showed exactly what the Seminoles may miss at the Notre Dame spring game when he dominated experienced offensive linemen at times.
He should be able to make quite the impact, considering the Irish haven't had many players like him upfront for about a decade.
Notre Dame ranked 72nd in the nation the past four season's in sacks. As long as Lynch is around that number should improve dramatically.
Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville
7 of 10The five-star quarterback recruit shocked many by enrolling at Louisville and has a shot to snatch the starting job with a solid camp.
He's in a battle with former walk-on Will Stein, and considering Louisville's lack of experience on the offensive line, Bridgewater's playmaking abilities may come in handy.
Louisville head coach Charlie Strong has commented that Bridgewater has matured as a quarterback from the time he arrived in January, which could be a good sign that we will see a lot of him.
Malcolm Brown, Texas
8 of 10With the Longhorns needing a guy who can make plays on the offensive side of the ball, Brown may be coming to Austin at the perfect time.
Texas has been searching for a legit big-time running back since 2007 when Jamaal Charles was getting the rock.
Brown is a downhill runner with a bruising style that should result in a ton of yards after contact. He should be given plenty of touches in new offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin's offense.
Isaiah Crowell, Georgia
9 of 10Crowell was the prized recruit in the 2011 class for Georgia head coach Mark Richt. In fact, the five-star tailback may be the best recruit Richt has ever landed.
Crowell comes to Georgia just in time, because the Bulldogs ground game is in need of a spark after ranking 73rd in the nation a season ago in rushing.
He's already been named the starter for Georgia's season opener against Boise St. and is looking to have an impact similar to what Lattimore did last season for the Gamecocks.
Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina
10 of 10Clowney was the nation's top recruit, and while the Gamecocks appear loaded on the defensive front, he should still make a big impact this season.
He will see the field as a pure pass rusher, if anything.
He stands 6-foot-6, 250 pounds and has a lightning quick first step and can close on the ball scary quick.
At such a young age, he's already drawing comparisons to Mario Williams and Jevon Kearse, and he's probably just going to get better.
One thing is for sure this season—offensive tackles are going to have their hands full.
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