Coming into college as a touted recruit does not guarantee instant success. In fact, sometimes it means a coaching staff will let that player marinate for a year as a redshirt.

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We’ve already covered the players from the 2015 class who could have to wait a year before contributing. Now, we look at the players who spent their first year on campus observing and learning who should be ready to make an impact when they get on the field in 2015.

CB Marlon Humphrey, Alabama

Alabama is loaded in the secondary, especially after bringing in four more touted defensive back recruits in the 2015 class. Humphrey may be the most talented in the defensive backfield, and he’ll be ready to make an impact after an unexpected redshirt year in 2014. The No. 3 cornerback in the 2014 class spent his year on campus working first-hand with Nick Saban and Kirby Smart. With his talent and athleticism — Humphrey, a world-class hurlder, plans to run track at Alabama — it wouldn’t be a surprise if Humphrey ends up in the starting lineup at some point.

DT Travonte Valentine, LSU

LSU was thin up front in 2014 as several young players couldn’t get up to speed. Valentine was initially expected to be a part of the defensive line rotation as a freshman, but he was a late qualifier and academic issues kept him on the sideline for 2014. He began practicing with the Tigers during the season and reports out of practice were positive. Expect Valentine, a former four-star recruit, to be a major factor in stopping the run, and don’t be surprised when he shows off impressive athletic ability befitting someone much smaller than Valentine’s 6-foot-3, 325-pound frame.

QB Michael Scarnecchia, South Carolina

For the second straight season, South Carolina will be replacing its quarterback. Dylan Thompson was the Gamecocks’ second straight senior starter, and his departure leaves Carolina with next to no experience under center. Connor Mitch is considered the favorite to win the job, but don’t be surprised to see Scarnecchia push for the starting position. At 6-foot-3, he has the size and arm to be a downfield passer reminiscent of Steve Spurrier’s Florida quarterbacks. There’s a possibility the Gamecocks could try to replicate the Connor Shaw era with mobile incoming freshman Lorenzo Nunez, but Scarnecchia will be a factor in the competition either way.

LB Gavin Bryant, Tennessee

Bryant was a touted recruit last recruiting cycle, the No. 10 linebacker in the country with offers from home-state schools Alabama and Auburn. With A.J. Johnson out of the picture, the Volunteers have a void to fill at linebacker. The 6-foot, 230-pound Bryant has speed, quickness and good size. He was a tackling machine in high school and should be in the mix to get snaps at middle linebacker for the Vols in 2015.