Top 10 true freshmen standouts from Week 4 of college football season ft. Colorado's Jordan Seaton
More than ever, college football's top true freshman stars aren't waiting to shine. In Week 4 alone, a good chunk of talents just out of high school played significant roles for their college football teams. Here's a rundown of 10 of the best.
Top 10 true freshman college standouts from Week 4
10. Ryan Wingo, Texas
As part of one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the nation, Wingo won't get a ton of attention. But he hauled in a pair of passes for 42 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown from Arch Manning.
9. DJ Lagway, Florida
The re-emergence of Graham Mertz was the story for Florida, but Lagway is still the team's long-term future. He was 7 for 7 passing for 76 yards in this game, adding three rushes for 22 more yards.
8. Isaac Wilson, Utah
Wilson played in place of Cam Rising and held things together for Utah in a tough league game with Oklahoma State.
Wilson was 17 for 29 for 207 yards, but he did throw a pair of interceptions. Still, it was big experience for a freshman who may be called on again.
7. Dylan Raiola, Nebraska
Yes, Raiola and Nebraska took their first loss of the season. But the QB looked quite impressive as usual.
Raiola completed 24 of 35 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns against one interception. Despite being sacked five times, he bounced back with accurate throws and led from the pocket.
6. Sammy Brown, Clemson
The Tigers did allow 35 points in their win over NC State, but Brown did his part. The frehman linebacker had a team-high eight tackles, including an impressive four tackles for loss.
5. Mazeo Bennett Jr., South Carolina
Bennett played very well in Week 4, hauling in five receptions for 71 yards, including his third touchdown of the season. He's a star in the making.
4. Jordan Lyle, Miami
Lyle has to scratch for carries, playing with Damien Martinez, but he made an impact in Week 4. Lyle gained 104 yards rushing on just six carries, largely on the basis on an impressive 91-yard touchdown jaunt.
3. Fluff Bothwell, South Alabama
For every well-known name, there's a Fluff Bothwell out there. The South Alabama back rushed for 116 yards and a pair of touchdowns in just 14 carries in his team's 48-14 win over Appalachian State.
That was Bothwell's second straight 100-yard game; he is expected to become a household name soon.
2. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
This freshman wideout continued to shine in Week 4. Smith continued an outstanding season with three receptions for 70 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown grab.
1. Jordan Seaton, Colorado
For the issues with Colorado's offensive line, true freshman Seaton helped keep it together long enough for Shedeur Sanders to make some game-winning magic. It'll be a challenge week to week, but the big freshman has performed quite well.
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