These are the guys who got things done in 2018, the FCS players who made the big plays and helped carry their teams to greatness. Now we ask you … the educated fans … to put this to a vote: Who was 2018's Top Freshman player?
[divider]COMPARE: Any Two FCS Players | Any Two FCS Teams
ALL-STAR GAMES: Which FCS Players Are Going?
FCS TO NFL: Which Players Are Possible Draft Picks?[divider]
[divider]THE CANDIDATES
EDITOR'S NOTE: Please vote in the poll at the bottom of the article. Voting will run through Friday (Dec. 21) until Noon Pacific Time
| POS | PLAYER | SCHOOL | STATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB | Christian Benford | Villanova | 5 INTs, 49 tackles, 6 PBUs in 9gms |
| QB | Jon Copeland | Incarnate Word | 2,984 yds passing, 22 TDs |
| AP | Josh Davis | Weber State | 1,362 yds rushing, 9 TDs |
| RB | Ulonzo Gilliam | UC Davis | 1,361 all-purpose yds, 13 rush TDs |
| DL | Malik Hamm | Lafayette | 15 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, 52 tackles |
| LB | Keontre Hampton | Jackson State | 84 tackles, 10.5 TFLs |
| DB | Robby Hauck | Montana | 95 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 4 PBUs |
| AP | Quay Holmes | ETSU | 1,449 all-purpose yards |
| LB | Adrian Hope | Furman | 15 sacks led nation as Freshman |
| RB | Pierre Strong | South Dakota State | 1,116 yds rushing, 11 TDs |
[divider]ALL AMERICA TEAMS
The 2018 HERO Sports FCS All-America Team (Dec. 19)
The 2018 HERO Sports FCS Sophomore All-America Team (Dec. 18)
The 2018 HERO Sports FCS Freshman All-America Team (Dec. 17)
[divider]THE FAN VOTES
The 2018 FCS Coach of the Year Fan Vote (until Dec. 21)
The 2018 FCS Freshman of the Year Fan Vote (until Dec. 21)
The 2018 FCS Sophomore of the Year Fan Vote (until Dec. 21)
[divider]FCS COACHING CAROUSEL: Who's Going, Who's Arriving?
FAN BRACKET CONTEST:Which FCS Fan Is Winning?
2017 ALL AMERICA: The Team
Who was the FCS’ best Freshman in 2018?
