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Who are the most dynamic college football players of the last 25 years?
According to Brad Crawford of CBS Sports, they are players who “jumped off of the screen in the biggest moments of the biggest games. Some of these athletes dominated the opposition with elite athleticism, while others utilized world-class talent or speed on their way to piling up touchdowns.”
Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson is one such player, and he checks in at No. 22 on Crawford’s list.
Crawford ranks 25 players who began their college careers in 2000 or later. He does not include any active players.
Crawford on Robinson: “A former EA Sports NCAA Football video game cover athlete, Robinson nearly rushed for 4,500 yards at Michigan despite defenses knowing his number was going to be called in some shape or form nearly every snap. His 1,702-yard effort as a sophomore led the Big Ten, as did his 7.2 yards per carry as a senior. Watching Robinson’s dreadlocks free flow in the open field became a trademark.”
Robinson played 49 games for the Wolverines from 2009-12, passing for 6,250 yards with 49 TDs, and rushing for 4,495 yards with 42 more TDs.
The top player on CBS’ list is USC running back Reggie Bush, who played for the Lions in 2013-14. Colorado defensive back/receiver Travis Hunter, who won the 2024 Heisman Trophy, is No. 6.
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