{"id":923195,"date":"2026-06-19T15:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/923195\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T15:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T15:06:18","slug":"big-12-post-spring-intel-qb-updates-a-5-stars-resurgence-breakout-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/923195\/","title":{"rendered":"Big 12 post-spring intel: QB updates, a 5-star&#8217;s resurgence, breakout players"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring practice is over across the country, and teams are in full recruiting mode as the summer approaches. That makes it a perfect time to survey contacts across the country for intel and updates from spring practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over the past few weeks, CBS Sports has been going conference-by-conference around the Power Four with the latest post-spring intel. After hitting on the SEC, Big Ten and ACC, we end our series with the Big 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Check out our previous entries in the series here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/sec-post-spring-intel-qb-battles-breakout-players-alabama-florida-tennessee\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SEC<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/big-ten-post-spring-intel-breakout-players-qb-battles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Big Ten<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/acc-intel-elite-qbs-breakout-players\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ACC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Team Intel<br \/>\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/ARIZST\/arizona-state-sun-devils\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/468.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Arizona State Sun Devils<\/p>\n<p>While it was fair to view four-star <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/UK\/kentucky-wildcats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kentucky<\/a> transfer <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29389676\/cutter-boley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cutter Boley<\/a> as <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/ARIZST\/arizona-state-sun-devils\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona State&#8217;s<\/a> likely heir apparent to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29158415\/sam-leavitt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Leavitt<\/a> when he committed to ASU in early January, that&#8217;s not necessarily a foregone conclusion coming out of spring practice.<\/p>\n<p>Sources have told CBS Sports that a different, less-heralded transfer is pushing Boley and has a real shot at winning the starting spot &#8212; former <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/UCF\/ucf-knights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UCF<\/a>, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/FRESNO\/fresno-state-bulldogs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fresno State<\/a> and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/MICH\/michigan-wolverines\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan<\/a> quarterback <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/26701063\/mikey-keene\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mikey Keene<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before serving as a reserve at Michigan last season, Keene made 35 total starts at UCF and Fresno. At Fresno, he was a two-time honorable mention All-Mountain West selection.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/BAYLOR\/baylor-bears\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/484.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Baylor Bears<\/p>\n<p>Despite a drawn-out process between <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28904801\/dj-lagway\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Lagway&#8217;s<\/a> first commitment to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/BAYLOR\/baylor-bears\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baylor&#8217;s<\/a> staff on Jan. 8 and his official signing with the Bears on Jan. 18, it&#8217;s seemingly been worth the wait for Dave Aranda and Baylor.<\/p>\n<p>After a rocky sophomore season at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/FLA\/florida-gators\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Florida<\/a> during which he ranked second-worst among SEC quarterbacks in QB rating, the former five-star recruit is off to a strong start at Baylor, where he&#8217;ll be the replacement for 2025 All-Big 12 selection <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/26713418\/sawyer-robertson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sawyer Robertson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;DJ Lagway is the real deal,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/BYU\/byu-cougars\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/504.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    BYU Cougars<\/p>\n<p>After winning 12 games last season, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/BYU\/byu-cougars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BYU<\/a> is positioned to be a contender for a playoff spot once again.<\/p>\n<p>Despite replacing some key players from last season, including several receivers, <a href=\"https:\/\/cbssports.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL<\/a> front sources view the Cougars as one of the country&#8217;s top 10 or so teams in terms of 2027 <a href=\"https:\/\/cbssports.com\/nfl\/draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL draft<\/a> prospects &#8212; right at the top of the Big 12, along with <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TXTECH\/texas-tech-red-raiders\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Tech<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>NFL sources have indicated that BYU has close to 10 players with a legit chance at getting drafted next year, including at least five with a shot at being selected in the first three rounds &#8212; running back <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29150904\/lj-martin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LJ Martin<\/a>, linebacker <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29156325\/cade-uluave\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cade Uluave<\/a>, safety Feletau Satuala, linebacker Glasker and cornerback <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28926574\/evan-johnson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Evan Johnson<\/a>. That doesn&#8217;t even include talented players who are not draft-eligible for at least another year, such as sophomore quarterback <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28906837\/bear-bachmeier\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bear Bachmeier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/CINCY\/cincinnati-bearcats\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/531.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Cincinnati Bearcats\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s an awareness around <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/CINCY\/cincinnati-bearcats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cincinnati<\/a> that it can&#8217;t replace Brendan Sorsby&#8217;s talent. But following spring practice, there is optimism that the offense can replicate most of his production from last season. The foundation of the Bearcats&#8217; offense remains a run game that ranked third nationally in yards per play last year, and that core is an offensive line that returns three starters &#8212; <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28936814\/joe-cotton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joe Cotton<\/a>, Evan Tengesdahal and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28922253\/taran-tyo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Taran Tyo<\/a> &#8212; that those around\u00a0 Cincinnati view as possible draft picks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As for the quarterback, Cincinnati added <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/GAS\/georgia-southern-eagles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia Southern&#8217;s<\/a> JC French out of the portal to replace Sorsby.. A two-year starter for the Eagles, French had a strong spring. He isn&#8217;t as talented as Sorsby &#8212; a legitimate first-round draft pick possibility had he played in 2026 &#8212; but he showed himself to be a capable triggerman this spring.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He had a really good spring,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He distributed it well, made really good decisions. High completion percentage. We&#8217;re not going to ask him to single-handedly win games. As long as he just plays well, he&#8217;ll be good for us. He might match Sorsby&#8217;s production.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/KANSAS\/kansas-jayhawks\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/644.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Kansas Jayhawks<\/p>\n<p>The competition to replace Jalon Daniels as the starting quarterback at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/KANSAS\/kansas-jayhawks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas<\/a> remains unsettled and relatively open. Junior <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29128684\/cole-ballard\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole Ballard<\/a> and sophomore <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29393953\/isaiah-marshall\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isaiah Marshall<\/a> both got equal reps during the spring while the other QB involved in the competition, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/RICE\/rice-owls\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rice<\/a> transfer <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29124033\/chase-jenkins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Jenkins<\/a>, was limited by injury. Nevertheless, it remains a three-way competition heading into fall camp.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s still a real open competition and still a competitive battle,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/OKLAST\/oklahoma-state-cowboys\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/760.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Oklahoma State<\/p>\n<p>Despite zero starting experience at the Power Four level, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29388141\/drew-mestemaker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Mestemaker&#8217;s<\/a> tape from <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/NTEXAS\/north-texas-mean-green\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">North Texas<\/a> was so impressive that at least some NFL scouting sources have given him first-round grades entering the season.<\/p>\n<p>Mestemaker was the AAC Offensive Player of the Year, led the nation in passing yards with 4,379 and was second in passing touchdowns with 34. He followed coach Eric Morris to Stillwater, where his presence should help <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/OKLAST\/oklahoma-state-cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma State<\/a> be much better in the passing game after averaging 14 passing yards less per game than anyone in the conference last season.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TCU\/tcu-horned-frogs\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/846.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    TCU Horned Frogs<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TCU\/tcu-horned-frogs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TCU<\/a> underwent major offensive changes this offseason, replacing offensive coordinator Kendal Briles (now at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/SC\/south-carolina-gamecocks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South Carolina<\/a>) with <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/UCONN\/connecticut-huskies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UConn&#8217;s<\/a> Gordon Sammis. It&#8217;s a switch that moves TCU away from the pass-happy veer-and-shoot system toward a more run-focused attack built on wide-zone and pro-style principles. Expect more 12-personnel looks &#8212; UConn took 300 snaps out of that formation last year compared to 143 for TCU &#8212; and an offensive style that&#8217;s more conducive to complementary football.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve got a really good offensive coordinator,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;I think he&#8217;s going to bring some stability. We&#8217;re going to have an identity, and we&#8217;re going to run the football. When you start to look at the NFL prospects \u2026 we&#8217;ve got a handful of them, more than last year. We&#8217;ll have a consistent, winning defense and will mesh better because we&#8217;re going to run the ball. We&#8217;re going to be more complimentary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite losing quarterback <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28877253\/josh-hoover\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Hoover<\/a> to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/IND\/indiana-hoosiers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indiana<\/a> in the portal, there&#8217;s optimism that there won&#8217;t be much (if any) dropoff at at the position thanks to the addition of <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/HARV\/harvard-crimson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harvard<\/a> QB <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28887781\/jaden-craig\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaden Craig<\/a>. NFL scouts view Craig and Hoover as comparable Day 3 draft picks at this point, and Craig fits what TCU is hoping to do offensively.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jaden is super mature,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;For what we&#8217;re doing I think Jaden is going to fit us better. It worked out for both sides.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TXTECH\/texas-tech-red-raiders\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/859.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    Texas Tech Red Raiders<\/p>\n<p>Despite losing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/news\/brendan-sorsby-nfl-gambling-suspension-supplemental-draft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brendan Sorsby to the NFL supplemental draft<\/a>, there remains optimism about the state of Texas Tech&#8217;s quarterback room. Sources indicate that sophomore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/news\/brendan-sorsby-texas-tech-replacement-will-hammond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Will Hammond continues to progress well<\/a> in his recovery from a torn ACL and believe he&#8217;ll be available for Tech&#8217;s Big 12 opener against <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/HOU\/houston-cougars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston<\/a> in Week 3.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A former four-star recruit, Hammond played in eight games last season and has made three career starts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Until Hammond returns, there&#8217;s confidence in the capabilities of <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TULSA\/tulsa-golden-hurricane\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tulsa<\/a> transfer <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29128926\/kirk-francis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kirk Francis<\/a>. Francis is a veteran who a Texas Tech source described as &#8220;the best third-string quarterback in the country.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It helps Francis (and Hammond when he returns) that Tech&#8217;s roster remains loaded. NFL scouts view Texas Tech as having close to double-digit players with a realistic shot at being picked in next year&#8217;s NFL draft. Even without Sorsby, the overall talent has those around Tech confident that they&#8217;ll still be right back in contention for a Big 12 title and a berth in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cbssports.com\/college-football\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">College Football<\/a> Playoff.<\/p>\n<p>                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/WVU\/west-virginia-mountaineers\/\" aria-label=\"home team page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"TeamLogo-image\" alt=\"team logo\" src=\"https:\/\/sports.cbsimg.net\/fly\/images\/team-logos\/907.svg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n                                                <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    West Virginia Mountaineers<\/p>\n<p>Rich Rodriguez brought in Michael Hawkins to run his offense at quarterback. Hawkins backed up <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28915380\/john-mateer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Mateer<\/a> at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/OKLA\/oklahoma-sooners\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma<\/a> last year, and there&#8217;s confidence at WVU that he&#8217;ll help the Mountaineers improve offensively after ranking second-worst in the Big 12 in passing last season and third-worst in scoring.<\/p>\n<p>Hawkins had some good moments with five starts at Oklahoma over the last two seasons, including four in 2024 after briefly taking over the starting job from former five-star recruit <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29125321\/jackson-arnold\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jackson Arnold<\/a>. He has career totals of 950 passing yards and 262 rushing yards.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Michael Hawkins should be dynamic,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;Can make a lot of throws, should be an electric runner in this offense&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lesser-known players poised for breakout seasons<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29393869\/travion-barnes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travion Barnes<\/a>, LB, Baylor:\u00a0Barnes was set to be a factor for Baylor last year but suffered a season-ending injury in the Bears&#8217; fourth game. Now, he&#8217;s back and expected to be a key piece of the Bears&#8217; defense. At <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/FIU\/fiu-panthers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FIU<\/a> in 2024, Barnes posted 129 tackles and was Conference USA Player of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s a name people probably forgot about,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;&#8230; He had a hell of a spring.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29329644\/logan-bartley\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Logan Bartley<\/a>, S, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/KSTATE\/kansas-state-wildcats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas State<\/a>:\u00a0Bartley contributed 21 tackles as a freshman last season and is now positioned to take another step forward heading into Year 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s talented,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He works really hard. He&#8217;s smart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29107477\/kaleb-burns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaleb Burns<\/a>, LB, Baylor:\u00a0Burns flashed in reserve duty last season and finished his freshman season\u00a0 with 18 tackles. Now, the Class of 2025 four-star recruit is poised for a Year 2 jump with the Bears.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s one of the most explosive linebackers I&#8217;ve been around,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28887328\/mj-cannon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MJ Cannon<\/a>, DB, Cincinnati:\u00a0A third-team all-MAC selection last year after transferring to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/BGREEN\/bowling-green-falcons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bowling Green<\/a> from <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/ILST\/illinois-state-redbirds\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Illinois State<\/a>, Cannon just produced. He had 57 tackles, 7 TFLs and 2 INTs, including a pair of TFLs against Cincinnati. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound DB continued that strong play this spring for the Bearcats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;ll play nickel or strong safety for us,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He&#8217;s possibly an NFL player.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29129317\/john-curry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Curry<\/a>, LB, Texas Tech:\u00a0With these lists, we&#8217;ve typically avoided including players who were already starters last year. Curry is an exception. Texas Tech had so many talented players on defense last season, including three eventual top-three-round draft picks, which led to Curry being overshadowed despite  recording 75 tackles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, NFL scouts are extremely high on Curry. Multiple NFL front office sources have told CBS Sports that they believe the redshirt junior could end up going in a similar range draft-wise as former Red Raiders linebacker <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29168696\/jacob-rodriguez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacob Rodriguez<\/a>, who was chosen by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 43 overall pick in this year&#8217;s draft.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29158388\/quincy-davis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quincy Davis<\/a>, LB, Kansas:\u00a0Davis transferred to Kansas after tallying 43 tackles as a sophomore at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/NMEXST\/new-mexico-state-aggies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico State<\/a> last season and has made a strong early impression since joining the Jayhawks.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He had a terrific spring,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29173849\/josh-derry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Derry<\/a>, WR, UCF:\u00a0An ultra-productive transfer from <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/MONNJ\/monmouth-hawks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monmouth<\/a>, Derry has combined for 133 catches for 2,018 yards and 18 touchdowns over the last two seasons. The 5-foot-9, 182-pound senior can play inside and outside for the Knights, and he had a really strong spring.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s poised to have a really good year,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He&#8217;s going to play all over for us. He&#8217;s really smart and really athletic. He&#8217;s been impressive for us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28902795\/dj-epps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Epps<\/a>, WR, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/WVU\/west-virginia-mountaineers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Virginia<\/a>:\u00a0After just one total catch through his first two seasons at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TROY\/troy-trojans\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Troy<\/a>, Epps broke out last season with 47 catches. He&#8217;s now positioned himself to contribute right away at West Virginia after transferring to the Mountaineers this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Epps is a guy that earned it throughout his time at Troy,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He&#8217;s put in the work and I think he can have a breakout year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28909404\/gavin-freeman\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gavin Freeman<\/a>, WR, Baylor:\u00a0Freeman was initially committed to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TENN\/tennessee-volunteers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tennessee<\/a> as a transfer but ultimately flipped his commitment to Baylor. After stints at Oklahoma State and Oklahoma, Freeman is set to be one of the top targets for Lagway. He has 81 career catches, including 53 for 481 yards and four touchdowns last season at Oklahoma State.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Should be a 70- or 80-plus catch guy,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29389917\/nate-gabriel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nate Gabriel<\/a>, DL, West Virginia:\u00a0Gabriel played 286 snaps on defense as a sophomore for West Virginia and finished the year with 13 tackles. Now, the 6-foot-3, 295-pounder is expected to take a step forward heading into Year 3 with the Mountaineers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Strong, stout and active,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;Came into his own through the spring and should blossom into a very good player this fall.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28901671\/jaleel-johnson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaleel Johnson<\/a>, Edge,\u00a0 Oklahoma State:\u00a0Johnson started three of the first four games last season but missed the final eight games of the year due to an injury. The 6-foot-5, 265-pounder will be an important player for the Cowboys&#8217; defense this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jaleel&#8217;s ability to execute and operate (has stood out),&#8221; a source said. &#8220;Has an elite frame and size.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29389893\/micah-hudson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Micah Hudson<\/a>, WR, Texas Tech:\u00a0Two years after arriving at Texas Tech as the highest-ranked recruit in program history, and one year after transferring back to the Red Raiders following a brief stint at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TXAM\/texas-am-aggies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Texas A&amp;M<\/a>, Micah Hudson is on the verge of reminding people around college football why he ranked among the top 10 overall prospects in the 2024 recruiting class. Hudson, who made eight catches as a reserve wide receiver last season, is positioning himself to be Tech&#8217;s No. 1 wide receiver this season.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Polished route runner with outstanding ball skills,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;Competed in a receiver room loaded with transfer talent and consistently stood out as the top playmaker. Bigger, faster and stronger than most of his peers. He plays with confidence and attacks the football at its highest point. Creates separation, tracks the ball naturally and makes difficult catches look routine.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29173400\/jalen-jones\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Jones<\/a>, WR, Texas Tech:\u00a0Jones, who played at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/ALAM\/alabama-am-bulldogs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alabama A&amp;M<\/a> the last two seasons, was an under-the-radar find for Texas Tech via the transfer portal and has a realistic shot to end up being one of the Red Raiders&#8217; top receivers. Jones was an FCS All-American last year at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/ALST\/alabama-state-hornets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alabama State<\/a>. He ranked fourth in the FCS with 1,167 receiving yards while also averaging 22.9 yards per catch. He had 23 catches that went for gains of 20 or more yards.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s a f&#8212;ing dude,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He&#8217;s legit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/50015056\/jalen-mayo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Mayo<\/a>, CB, Houston:\u00a0Houston got a feel for Mayo&#8217;s talent level last season when the Cougars played him and <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/SFA\/stephen-f-austin-lumberjacks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen F. Austin<\/a>. Based on feedback from both Houston and NFL sources, it seems like he could emerge as one of the top cornerbacks in the Big 12. Multiple NFL sources have told CBS Sports that they view a Day 2 draft prospect.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29391981\/peyton-morgan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Peyton Morgan<\/a>, DB, Texas Tech:\u00a0Morgan produced 11 tackles as a redshirt freshman last season and is now set to be the Red Raiders&#8217; starting free safety.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I wouldn&#8217;t be shocked if he leads the Big 12 in interceptions this year,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He&#8217;s the best ballhawk we&#8217;ve had since we&#8217;ve been at Tech.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29163535\/patrick-overmyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patrick Overmyer<\/a>, TE, Houston:\u00a0The Cougars helped turn Tanner Koziol into a draft pick last year at tight end, and they&#8217;re very optimistic about what Overmyer can be at the position this year. A 6-foot-5, 230-pound transfer from <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/TXSA\/utsa-roadrunners\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UTSA<\/a>, Overmyer had 627 yards and eight touchdowns combined as an underclassman. He&#8217;s primed for an even bigger role with the Cougars.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He will be an elite player in this league,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;His body has changed just in the past six months he&#8217;s been here. His ball skills are elite, his athleticism and size will create mismatches week to week.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28926785\/braden-pegan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Braden Pegan<\/a>, WR, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/UTAH\/utah-utes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Utah<\/a>:\u00a0Pegan isn&#8217;t exactly a secret in the state of Utah after totaling 926 yards and five touchdowns for <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/UTAHST\/utah-state-aggies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Utah State<\/a> last season. But he is exactly what Utah hoped he&#8217;d be upon transferring in, which is huge for a Utes team that returns only one receiver who had more than 15 catches last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;(He) should have a big year,&#8221; a source said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29392652\/marquaze-parker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marquaze Parker<\/a>, DL, Cincinnati:\u00a0Parker was a productive rotation player for Cincinnati last season, but he&#8217;s primed for a much bigger role in 2026 after some of the Bearcats&#8217; losses to graduation on the defensive line.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;ll have a really good year,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He looked really good.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29387974\/jeremy-payne\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jeremy Payne<\/a>, RB, TCU: Payne emerged as TCU&#8217;s top back in the second half of last season, totaling 476 yards and three scores over his final five games. Now, in a new-look offense that can utilize Payne&#8217;s strengths as a runner, there&#8217;s optimism he can take another step.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He ended the season really well,&#8221; a source said. I just think how we&#8217;re going to use him and the new offense and what we&#8217;ve seen on film, he&#8217;s a guy that can really do that. He fits our scheme a lot better now than what we&#8217;ve done in the past.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28922124\/cam-pickett\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cam Pickett<\/a>, WR, Kansas:\u00a0Pickett made three starts as a redshirt junior last season and ranked second on the team with 476 yards receiving. He emerged as the Jayhawks&#8217; clear top receiver this spring, with 2025 leading receiver Emmanuel Henderson now in the NFL. Pickett had 49 catches at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/BALLST\/ball-state-cardinals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ball State<\/a> in 2024 before transferring to Kansas.<\/p>\n<p>Gio Richardson, WR, <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/ARIZ\/arizona-wildcats\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arizona<\/a>:\u00a0Arizona losing its top two receivers from last season will lead to <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29136704\/tre-spivey\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tre Spivey<\/a>, who posted seven touchdown catches last season, being even more of a featured piece for the Wildcats. It also has the Arizona staff more dependent on players such as Richardson, who tallied 21 catches as a freshman last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if he leads the team in receptions this year,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/28926826\/tate-romney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tate Romney<\/a>, LB, Oklahoma State:\u00a0Romney is set to be a key piece for Oklahoma State&#8217;s defense after transferring to the Cowboys from Arizona State, where he recorded 13 tackles last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tate just running the show (has been impressive),&#8221; a source said. &#8220;Physical. Natural feel in the run game. Very smart football player.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Roger Saleapaga, TE, BYU:\u00a0After two years at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/OREG\/oregon-ducks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon<\/a>, Saleapaga &#8212; a Utah native &#8212; transferred back close to home this offseason and was a big-time standout during his first spring at BYU. He was a top target during the spring for quarterback Bear Bachmeier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He lit up spring ball,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;He&#8217;s really, really good.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Albert Smith, EDGE, Arizona State:\u00a0Arizona State is leaning on Smith to help replace several of its top pass rushers from last season. Through two seasons with the Sun Devils, he&#8217;s posted totals of just six tackles and one sack. It seems like he should make a jump production-wise this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s our best pass rusher,&#8221; a source said. &#8220;If he can stay healthy, his production could skyrocket.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Taiveon Swint, RB, UCF:\u00a0After losing Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon, UCF doesn&#8217;t have a running back on its roster that ran for more than 63 yards last season. Swint will be depended on to help replace the production of Montgomery and Nixon. Swint, who redshirted last season after suffering a knee injury during fall camp, was a Class of 2025 four-star recruit.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s fast, quick, and physical,&#8221; a source said.<\/p>\n<p>UCF also added multiple transfer running backs including <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/players\/29129799\/landen-chambers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Landen Chambers<\/a>, who ran for 1,273 yards at <a class=\"Annotation-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/college-football\/teams\/CAR\/central-arkansas-bears\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Central Arkansas<\/a> last season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spring practice is over across the country, and teams are in full recruiting mode as the summer 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