Best college football true freshmen in 2024: Preseason All..

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The 2024 college football season is approaching, and true freshmen are competing for playing time against upperclassmen and transfers. Every year, some first-year players make immediate impacts and secure starting roles. Last season saw freshmen like Caleb Downs at Alabama and Rueben Bain Jr. and Francis Mauigoa at Miami excel in their roles.

As the new season begins, several true freshmen are expected to be key contributors. This preseason All-America team highlights players based on their potential, talent, and opportunity heading into Week 1.

Quarterback Dylan Raiola (Nebraska Cornhuskers) ranks 11th in ESPN’s 2024 rankings. He’s poised to start as a freshman, with a favorable early schedule to help him adjust to Big Ten football.

Running back Isaac Brown (Louisville Cardinals) is a four-star recruit who impressed in the spring. With several players leaving the program, Brown is expected to share the workload and contribute in multiple roles.

Wide receivers Cameron Coleman (Auburn Tigers), Ryan Williams (Alabama Crimson Tide), and Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State Buckeyes) are all highly ranked and expected to make significant impacts. Coleman, who won MVP honors in Auburn’s spring game, is set to revitalize their receiving corps. Williams, who reclassified to join Alabama early, is being compared to Amari Cooper. Smith, who has garnered considerable buzz, could quickly become Ohio State’s next star receiver.

Tight end Elija Lofton (Miami Hurricanes) has versatility and speed, making him a valuable offensive weapon for Miami.

On the offensive line, Jordan Seaton (Colorado Buffaloes), Joe Brown (BYU Cougars), Cooper Cousins (Penn State Nittany Lions), Josiah Thompson (South Carolina Gamecocks), and Eugene Brooks (Oklahoma Sooners) are all poised to see playing time, with Seaton and Cousins particularly standing out for their potential to contribute immediately.

On defens, linemen L.J. McCray (Florida Gators), Colin Simmons (Texas Longhorns), and Amaris Williams (Auburn Tigers) are expected to bolster their teams’ defensive fronts, with McCray and Simmons already being viewed as disruptive forces.

This list highlights the true freshmen most likely to make a significant impact during the 2024 college football season, emphasizing their talent, opportunity, and the needs of their respective teams.