It’s no easy thing to play in the SEC as a true freshman. There is a massive gap between high school football and the best conference at the college level. Nevertheless, there are a select few who are capable of making an impact in their first season on campus.
Rivals released a list of such players on Tuesday, who they believe will have the biggest impact for their respective teams in 2016. The site provides a breakdown of each selection, and why they feel each player will contribute.
Here are the names of the freshmen Rivals selected.
Alabama – Jonah Williams, OT
Arkansas – McTelvin Agim, DE
Auburn – Marlon Davidson, DE
Florida – Tyrie Cleveland, WR
Georgia – Jacob Eason, QB
Kentucky – Jordan Griffin, CB
LSU – Drake Davis, WR
Mississippi State – Lashard Durr, CB
Missouri – Damarea Crockett, RB
Ole Miss – A.J. Brown, WR
South Carolina – Brandon McIlwain, QB
Tennessee – Tyler Byrd, WR
Texas A&M – Tyrel Dodson, LB
Vanderbilt – JoeJuan Williams, S
