Freshman have a tough job when they come into college football. There are the ones who are red shirted and have to sit and watch from the sidelines all season. Then there are those who are just waiting for their chance behind a star that's already in place. Then there are the blue-chip freshman that are expected to come in and fill a void right away. But, with the right talent, the right team around you, and the right coaching style freshman can come in and be stars right away. Just ask that Johnny football guy who nobody knew but ended up throwing for 3700 yards and rushing for 1400 more on his way to 48 combined touchdowns and the first freshman Heisman trophy winner.
So here are my top 5 impact freshman for 2013
1. James Winston (QB, Florida State)
While I know that Winston is a red shirt freshman (meaning he has been on campus for a year)he has yet to step onto the field. Winston is a star in the making, at 6'4 225 lbs and a sub 4.6 40 he will terrorize defenses with his arm and his legs. He had a good mentor in EJ Manuel for one year and they are the same type of player so he was able to learn a lot from the 4 time bowl winner. Winston is a freak athlete who also pitches for the Seminoles baseball team and throws in the low 90's. He was the nations top QB recruit in 2012 after his storied career as a four year starter and totaling 6,871 career passing yards with 67 touchdowns, completing 60 percent of his 790 passes and threw only 25 interceptions, he also averaged 6.5 yards per rushing attempt for 2,912 yards and 35 touchdowns on the ground which adds up to 9,853 career yards and a part in 103 touchdowns.
2. Christian Hackenberg (QB, Penn State)
As the top QB recruit in the 2013 class Hackenberg has a tall order ahead of him in taking over the starting QB job in Happy Valley. But he was the top recruit for a reason he passed for 2,144 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior at Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Va., and rushed for an additional 436 yards and three touchdowns. Scouts say he has a big arm and should thrive in a pro-style offense because he is able to manage games. Expect him to be a leader in the locker room also, as he stuck with Penn State through NCAA sanctions instead of bolting to Alabama or Florida where he also had scholarships to go play.
3. Vernon Hargreaves III (CB, Florida)
As a senior in high school he totaled 110 tackles to go along with 5 interceptions and 5 forced fumbles. Expect him to step in and be a lock down corner in defense who was fifth in the nation in total yards allowed last season. To go along with returning starters Marcus Roberson and Loucheiz Purifoy the gators will have one of the, if not the best secondary in college football.
4. Ricky Seals-Jones (WR, Texas A&M)
Seals-Jones has one of the better highlight tapes you will see and at a massive 6'6 and 240 lbs he will enjoy success even against SEC corners. That Johnny football guy is his QB and defenses will be focused on Mike Evans who was Manziels favorite target last season. He was a high school QB who has sub 4.4 speed, expect him to get touches any way he can.
5. Marquez North (WR, Tennessee)
The vols lost their top 4 receivers from last season so expect whoever wins the QB battle will look to North because of his play making ability. He is listed at 6'4 and 215 lbs and runs a 4.4 40. He totaled 1,004 yards and 25 scores as a senior and Vols coach Butch Jones already stated that he proved himself quick in camp and it wouldn't be long before he is making big plays out on the field.
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