Pat Forde: The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Non

Key Points:

• Jeremiah Smith (WR, Ohio State) is poised to continue Ohio State’s streak of first-round NFL draft wide receivers, potentially becoming the highest pick, even No. 1 overall, after an impressive college career despite multiple offensive coordinator changes.
• Cam Coleman (WR, Texas) is a key transfer expected to elevate Texas’s passing game alongside quarterback Arch Manning, generating excitement with impressive preseason performances and a viral one-handed catch.
• John Henry Daley (DE, Michigan) emerged as a top pass rusher after transferring from Utah, where he ranked second nationally in sacks per game, and is considered a major addition for Michigan’s defense.
• Malachi Toney (WR, Miami) made an immediate impact as a true freshman with over 1,200 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, showcasing elite quickness, route running, and punt return skills at just 17 years old.
• DJ Pickett (CB, LSU) is a 6'5" cornerback known for his size and playmaking ability, earning freshman All-American and All-SEC honors, while also drawing attention for controversially taking Jayden Daniels’s jersey number.