1. QB Jonathan Demartini (Tennessee) Last Year: 2nd

Last year's Heisman Trophy Winner was Tennessee's Jon Demartini. It was his second Heisman Trophy in four years and cemented his status as one of the NCAA's all time greats. Despite having one of the league's worst defenses, Demartini was so lethal that the Vol's made it to another Bowl game by outscoring opponents. Still in his prime, look for him to break every important passing statistic in the record book.

2. WR Tony Jones (Notre Dame) Last Year: 1st

Jones has continued to be the most dominant weapon on the league's most dominant team. A consistent force on the outside there has yet to be a corner that has slowed him down. Like Demartini, Jones is checking off all the boxes on his way to the Hall of Fame.

3. CB David Orange (Alabama) Last Year: 6th

Orange won the Thorpe Award for the second straight year and is starting to seperate himself amongst the competitors at his position. He combines size, speed and an elite set of skills to dominate opposing wide receivers. He set his career high with 11 interceptions while only allowing 36.5% of the passes thrown his way. He is also piling up tackles on a defense that relies on him to lock down the top receiver game in, and game out.

4. QB Randy Williams (Oklahoma St.) Last Year: 7th

Williams continues his ascent while taking steps towards realizing just how good he can become. Despite playing in the shadow of Tennessee's Jonathan Demartini, Williams has a higher ceiling than most passers in the nation. For him to get on that next level he will need to take his play to new heights in the big games and then the country will understand just how special his talents are. The Cowboys are stock piled with top tier talent but to get to the mountain top Williams will need to play like he's capable of playing.

5. DE Nathan Weiner (Oklahoma St.) Last Year: Unranked

Weiner busted on the scene last season and outshined all other defensive players in college football. A former first round pick, Weiner wasn't a top 10 recruit and has used his draft status as a symbol of motivation. Weiner stood out on a line filled with talent and became the third player in NCAA History to win both the Nagursky and Butkus Awards. His 33 sacks was one better than Kansas' Keith Thomas NCAA record and vaulted Weiner into the history books. At the ripe age of 24 Weiner is on pace to become one of the nation's best sack artists if he continues the path he is on.

6. CB John Hodge (Syracuse) Last Year: 14th

Syracuse has become one of the Super Conference's most dominant teams over the last two years and a lot of that success is due to the young ball hawk they recruited in 2018. Tying the NCAA record with 14 interceptions, Hodge has the most picks in the land over the last two years (24). He's got all the skills you look for in an elite coverman but his ball skills are what makes him the 6th best player in NCAA. Hodge is very outspoken and has the typical cornerback mentality with confidence and swagger but his ability to back up his words with elite production makes him an All-American talent.

7. RB Myles Gaskin (Washington) Last Year: 34th

If there's a runningback that every other back is aspiring to be it has to be Washington's Myles Gaskin. Gaskin is closing in on 10,000 career rushing yards and has been a standout for a Husky team that has won 5 straight Pac-12 North titles. Gaskin has a great balance to his game and has shown to be one of the best receiving backs in college. While he has shown tremendous production throughout his illustrious career the one thing holding him back is his ability to stay healthy. If he can find a way to play every game there's nothing that will prevent him from becoming the best of all time.

8. WR Lon Gordon (Miami) Last Year: 31st

Gordon has climbed his way on this list about as fast as he runs the forty yard dash. Coming into the league as a young immature kid with lots to prove, Gordon has established himself as the premiere deep threat in the game. In four seasons he's never been below 100 catches and has eclipsed 2,000+ yards for the second consecutive season. You can pencil him in for double digit touchdowns as well as he continues to provide the Hurricanes with big plays. Gordon has it all including a nastiness in the run game and is arguably the league's top run blocking receiver. Gordon is settling in and relishing the spotlight as one of college football's most exciting players.

9. DE Rick Grimes (Alabama) Last Year: 40th

Alabama's Rick Grimes took the league by storm in his first couple seasons only to deal with some adversity in 2021. Injuries curtailed his season and his 23 sack average plummeted to 3. After rehabbing with a prupose Grimes came into the 2022 season with the same hunger and fire he had when he came into the league. Not only did he get back on track by tallying 23 sacks but he proved that his previous season was behind him. Grimes has the makeup to be double digit sack machine if he can stay healthy and allow his insane skills to shine.

10. CB Juan Hoke (Oklahoma St.) Last Year: 8th

Often overlooked in the top cornerback discussion, Hoke has played with a chip on his shoulder from the day he stepped on campus. He's hauled in 44 interceptions since his freshman year and continues to be one of the stingiest defensive backs when it comes to completed passes. Last season Hoke saw his production slightly dip but his 34.8% completion allowed was one of the best in the country. At 6'1 Hoke has elite size to play outside and has had to work his **** off for the scholarship Oklahoma St. gave him.

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What's a Buckeye? Haven't seen one on the list ever :)

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