In 2015, these players had great seasons, only to suffer through brutal injuries in 2016. These gentlemen stormed back in 2017 and proved they were still big-time contributors, just like two years ago. So we wanted to see what you thought, fans. Which of these young men bounced back the highest? These six were individuals who rallied well.
Which player do you think deserves the FCS Comeback Player of the Year? Give us your two cents … errr … your vote (at the bottom of the page).
Polls close Friday, Dec. 15 at noon, Pacific
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Bruce Anderson, RB — North Dakota State
2016: Missed 5 games due to injury
2017: 970 rushing yards, 8 TD; 8 catches, 102 yards, 1 TD
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Brandon Bryant, LB — Lafayette
2016: ACL injury in week 5
2017: 133 tackles (64 solo), 3 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, 3 FF, 3 pass defended, 1 INT
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Case Cookus, QB — Northern Arizona
2016: Season-ending injury after 4 games
2017: 3,413 passing yards, 22 TD, 6 INT, 2 Rush TD
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Nick DeLuca, LB — North Dakota State
2016: Played 3 games before season-ending shoulder surgery
2017: 61 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 INT, 2 pass defended, 2 QB hurries
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Antonio McGhee, DL — McNeese
2016: Missed season with injury
2017: 17 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 4 QB hurries
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Josh Ramseur, DL — Gardner-Webb
2016: Missed nearly half the season with knee injury
2017: 50 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 blocked kick, 1 QB hurry
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VOTE: FCS Comeback Player of the Year (2017)
