Florida's Jadan Baugh, Notre Dame's CJ Carr among 13 players experts pick to be superstars
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Key Points:
- CBS Sports highlights emerging college football stars expected to become household names in the 2026 season, focusing on players with potential Heisman candidacies and early NFL draft prospects.
- Quarterbacks Josh Hoover (Indiana), Brendan Sorsby (Texas Tech), and CJ Carr (Notre Dame) are poised for breakout seasons due to new opportunities and offensive schemes that could elevate their national profiles.
- Running backs Waymond Jordan (USC) and Jadan Baugh (Florida) are expected to be key offensive players, with Jordan showing dynamic playmaking ability before injury and Baugh poised to lead Florida's run-heavy offense.
- Defensive standouts like Yhonzae Pierre (Alabama, EDGE), Sammy Brown (Clemson, LB), and
