College football is here! … Kind of. Spring football is going on across the country, so it's time to start talking about the upcoming season.
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Every year, more and more freshmen play pivotal roles on their teams. So who could be some of those guys this year?
Below is a list of ten freshmen who could be impact players right away for their new teams.
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10. Anthony Hines, LB — Texas A&M
The Plano, Texas star linebacker kicks off our list. Ranked one of the top players in a state loaded with talent, Hines should be able to step into a Texas A&M program hit hard by the NFL Draft.
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9. Lamont Wade, CB — Penn State
One of the top defensive backs in the country by most recruiting rankings, Lamont Wade was a big get for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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8. Devon Hunter, S — Virginia Tech
The Chesapeake, Virginia safety stayed close to home at Virginia Tech, and the Holies will benefit from one of the best defensive back recruits in the entire country.
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7. Alex Leatherwood, OT — Alabama
The first of two Alabama recruits on this list, Alex Leatherwood is one of the top linemen prospects in the country. He will help continue Alabama's "ground-and-pound" legacy.
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6. Foster Sarell, OT — Stanford
The top lineman prospect by many rankings services, Stanford landed a star in the Washington product. Sarell will help continue he tradition of talented Stanford linemen.
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5. Jaelan Phillips, DE — UCLA
UCLA picked up a hige prospect in five-star Redlands, California defensive end Jaelan Phillips, the No. 1 defensive end in the country by most rankings services. UCLA loses some depth on the defensive line and Phillips should be able to step in and help right away.
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4. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR — Michigan
Donovan Peoples-Jones doesn't just have the best name on this list, he's got the best hands, too. Michigan landed a stud in the five-star prospect out of Detroit, Michigan.
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3. Jeffrey Okudah, CB — Ohio State
Ohio State has done well on the recruiting trail under Urban Meyer, and landed another gem in 5-star corner Jeffrey Okudah out of Grand Prairie, Texas. The Buckeye to be flashes some serious potential in his highlight reel.
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2. Cam Akers, RB — Florida State
Akers comes in at No. 2 on this list, but it would by no means be a stretch to have him at No. 1. He's dynamic, explosive and will be an immediate impact player for a Florida State team losing Dalvin Cook to the NFL.
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1. Najee Harris, RB — Alabama
Surprise, surprise, Alabama has added one of the most explosive weapons in the recruiting class of 2017. Najee Harris is a 5-star product out of Antioch, California. There's really not much else to say — watch this kid's highlight reel and prepare for his time with the Tide.
