College football Freaks List 2025: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith tops a list of 101

Despite the fact that I’ve been reporting the Freaks Listing since 2005, I’m nonetheless blown away quite a few occasions whereas engaged on this mission with what I hear about among the superb issues faculty soccer gamers have finished or can do.

I depend on the intel from coaches, faculties, teammates, dad and mom, NFL scouts, NFL Scouting Mix trainers and brokers. As you may see, the toughest a part of this mission is retaining it to 100. To assume, once I first began the listing, there have been solely 10.

Editor’s be aware: This text is a part of our Freaks Listing collection, which chronicles the strongest, quickest and most bodily gamers in faculty soccer.

No. 1 Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, broad receiver

The most effective faculty soccer participant within the nation can be its greatest Freak, and he received’t flip 20 till after Thanksgiving. Smith entered faculty with a ton of hype and backed it up with 76 catches for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns for the nationwide champions. He led the nation with six receptions of a minimum of 50 yards.

A part of an unprecedented run in Columbus of elite broad receivers, the 6-foot-3 1/2, 223-pounder is clearly essentially the most gifted. He’s the most important, strongest and quickest. Smith’s testing and timing numbers are exceptional.

Requested which of his Freakish feats this summer time he’s most pleased with, Smith stated it’s his 225 kilos on the bench for 20 reps. “I’m very pleased with that,” he stated. “I might most likely solely hit like 5 earlier than I obtained to Ohio State. I got here in weak.”

Smith’s 11-foot broad bounce, 38-inch vertical bounce and 23.5 mph on the GPS are jaw-dropping for a receiver his dimension. Might he stand up to 24 mph?

“Whooo. I don’t assume so,” he stated. “That’s like monitor velocity proper there.”

Smith, who additionally squatted 550 kilos, credit the work he’s been doing with South Florida-based coach Pearson Sutton since he was 8 for his explosiveness. “The best way my coach and my dad ready me, working me out two, thrice a day simply made me larger, quicker and stronger.”

Smith modified his food plan this offseason: “I used to be consuming quick meals most likely day-after-day all through the season. It was dangerous.” Now, with the assistance of a nutritionist, he’s obtained a meal plan. Smith’s staying away from crimson meat and consuming a number of salmon, rice and broccoli. The hardest factor for him to surrender was Wendy’s, which he hasn’t had since proper after the nationwide championship.

No. 2 Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, offensive sort out

The largest, by far, of Alabama’s three O-line Freaks, the 6-7, 366-pound Proctor’s physique has 274 kilos of lean muscle mass with 26 % physique fats. His power numbers are superior. This summer time, he squatted 815 kilos, benched 535 and energy cleaned 405.

Truthfully, I used to be much more blown away once I discovered he vertical jumped 32 inches and broad jumped 9-3. He’s 366 kilos! That 32-inch vertical is as a lot or greater than 5 of the wideouts who had been at this yr’s mix. It’s the identical as Colorado’s LaJohntay Wester, and he weighed 203 kilos much less.

In his first season at Alabama, Proctor began at left sort out and was chosen to the All-SEC Freshman Staff by the convention coaches. He had his highest-graded efficiency of the season in opposition to Georgia and its top-ranked protection. Final yr in opposition to Georgia, Proctor earned a 90 % grade with 5 knockdown blocks because the Tide didn’t permit a sack all night time, per Professional Soccer Focus. Towards South Carolina’s ferocious D-line, Proctor didn’t permit a sack, strain or quarterback hit in 63 snaps and posted 5 knockdowns.

No. 3 Nyck Harbor, South Carolina, broad receiver

Harbor was the primary back-to-back No. 1 participant I’ve ever had in 20-plus years of the Freaks Listing. The junior developed into extra of a weapon within the offense in 2024, catching 26 passes for 376 yards and three touchdowns. He has a uncommon mixture of dimension and sprinter velocity. Harbor is greater than many faculty defensive ends however is quicker than nearly each receiver in faculty soccer. He topped out at 23.6 mph on the GPS.

In 2024, the 6-5, 245-pound Harbor ran a ten.11 100-meter and 20.20 within the 200-meter for the monitor staff, incomes second-team All-America honors going up in opposition to guys half a foot shorter and 60-70 kilos lighter. This offseason, Harbor’s physique fats measured 5 %.

No. 4 A’Mauri Washington, Oregon, defensive sort out

The 6-3, 338-pound Washington is of the caliber of elite D-linemen head coach Dan Lanning noticed whereas within the SEC. His numbers made me do a triple-take when the employees despatched them over. To be that huge and clock 20.89 mph and vertical bounce 36 inches is mind-blowing. Washington squatted 755 kilos, bench pressed 475 and energy cleaned 385. He’s coming off a season during which he had 10 tackles and 1.5 TFLs, however he figures to make a a lot larger affect now that defensive tackles Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell are within the NFL.

“He’s at all times been extraordinarily explosive, and his conditioning has gotten higher and higher every year,” Lanning stated. “He’s at all times had an elite get-off and might get knocked again on the road of scrimmage, however his method has actually come alongside to match it now.”

No. 5 Peter Woods, Clemson, defensive sort out

After a freshman All-American season in 2023, the Alabama native emerged as an even bigger drive final season, making 32 tackles, 8.5 TFLs and three sacks whereas splitting time between DE and DT. The 6-3 20-year-old is kind of the bodily Freak, rating within the high 5 on the staff in muscle mass when he arrived as a real freshman in 2023. His newest physique composition scans previous to camp confirmed that 240 of his 310 kilos are lean muscle mass. He’s a uncommon mixture of energy and velocity for a 300-plus pounder.

This offseason, Woods bench pressed 490 kilos and did 34 reps of 225. He squatted 700 kilos and energy cleaned 385, ran a 4.86 40-yard sprint and vertical jumped 33 inches. Don’t be stunned if Woods finally ends up as a top-5 NFL Draft decide when he leaves Clemson. He’s particular.

No. 6 Dominick McKinley, LSU, defensive sort out

A five-star D-lineman who had three sacks in his debut season appears like he’s simply getting warmed up. The protection has some high-level athleticism in its entrance seven this yr, with Harold Perkins, a 225-pound linebacker who hit 22.4 mph, and Florida switch Jack Pyburn, who bench pressed 425 kilos and set an LSU report with a bench peak energy output of 2200+ watts, additionally deserving some Freaks love.

However it’s McKinley who actually stands out and possibly shall be even increased on this listing subsequent yr. The 6-6, 308-pound sophomore vertical jumped 35 inches, broad jumped 10 ft and energy cleaned an astounding 418 kilos.

“We ran out of weights for him to max squat,” stated head coach Brian Kelly. “It’s a 650-pound max squat. I throw that out to you to point out how highly effective he’s. He’s such a terrific child. He’s grounded each single day, he has elite power and he’s going to play a significant function in what we do.”

No. 7 Logan Jones, Iowa, middle

A former basketball participant who was within the 260-pound vary in highschool, Jones first dunked in ninth grade at about 6-1. Now, at 303 kilos, he is without doubt one of the nation’s greatest facilities. Final yr, Jones had zero sacks allowed in 280 cross blocking snaps, per PFF. He set this system report this offseason with a 705-pound squat. He holds the place report with a 36.6-inch vertical, a 1.53 10-yard break up and a 4.09 shuttle. His 470-pound hold clear this summer time can be a place report, however he hoped to interrupt this system report for all gamers held by one other Freaks Listing alum, Tristan Wirfs.

“It’s an excellent quantity,” Jones stated, “however I broke my hand within the winter, so I do know I might’ve gotten extra. Wirfs was 5. I really feel I might’ve gotten it, or gotten shut a minimum of. However I’m pleased with my hold clear.”

No. 8 Zane Durant, Penn State, defensive sort out

That is his third season on the Freaks Listing. “Zane is the perfect D-tackle I’ve performed in opposition to,” stated Penn State middle Nick Dawkins, who has confronted a number of high 50 draft picks in his faculty profession. Amongst them: Oregon first-rounder Derrick Harmon and Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams. “I’ve performed in opposition to some dang good defensive linemen, however Zane Durant is the perfect. It’s the twitchiness off the ball. It’s the lateral motion. It’s the mixture and restoration of with the ability to have a counter transfer that could be a counter to energy and/or velocity. It’s his IQ. Having the ability to decide up screens, selecting out stretch performs, selecting up hole schemes and calling it out earlier than the play, and it’s his killer mentality. I might go on for 2 hours about these items. He’s only a totally different cat.”

In 2024, Durant had 42 tackles, 11 TFLs and three sacks. The 6-1, 290-pound senior from Florida has run a 4.66 40 and hit a max velocity of 21.1 mph. He clocked a 4.43 shuttle time, broad jumped 9-10 and vertical jumped 30 1/2 inches. He’s bench pressed 425 kilos and squatted 660. This offseason, he energy cleaned 345 kilos. Ty Blanding is one other Freaky DT; at 6-1, 292 kilos, the sophomore ran a 4.82 40 this offseason and squatted 675 kilos.

No. 9 Keldric Faulk, Auburn, defensive lineman

In two seasons with the Tigers, he has a mixed 80 tackles, 14.5 TFLs and eight sacks. He doesn’t flip 20 till a couple of weeks into this season. Final yr, when he had 11 TFLs and 7 sacks, he was at his greatest within the Iron Bowl, when he had six tackles, two TFLs, pressured a fumble and a fumble restoration. The 6-6, 285-pound junior squatted 700 kilos this offseason and bench pressed 415.

No. 10 Sonny Kinds, Ohio State, linebacker

Kinds has began 28 video games and received’t flip 21 till November. Final yr, he completed second on the staff in tackles with 100, with 10.5 TFLs and 5 broken-up passes. The son of former Ohio State star Lorenzo Kinds Sr., who received a Tremendous Bowl with the St. Louis Rams, is a exceptional athlete. At 6-4 1/2, 243 kilos, he broad jumped 11-0, vertical jumped 40 inches and squatted 675 kilos. His physique fats is 10 %. If not for Jeremiah Smith, Kinds can be the Buckeyes’ greatest Freak. (The reality is, it’s shut between them.)

“He’s a bit of quicker,” Kinds stated of Smith, who hit 23.5 mph this yr. “My one final yr was like 23.2. My most up-to-date one was 22.8. He’s rolling. We’re tremendous aggressive with one another. We’ll do bike sprints in opposition to one another. We’ll push sleds. We’ve a bunch of nice athletes at all times pushing one another.”

Like Smith, Kinds credit his father for serving to him get an excellent begin on growing his Freaky athleticism.

“After I was youthful, I did a number of explosive coaching with my dad,” he stated. “At 5, 6 (years previous), we had been doing ladders, working with the parachutes, doing broad jumps up hills, field jumps, bounce squats. He at all times made every thing a contest.”

Kinds stated DB Brenten Jones, a 6-2, 205-pound former walk-on, is within the working for greatest Buckeye Freak: “He runs like 23.5, jumps 11-feet broad. Vert’s nearly 40. He’s a Freak.”

No. 11 Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, tight finish

A junior from Idaho, Sadiq is a matchup nightmare for defenses. Final yr, he took an enormous step ahead, catching 24 passes for 308 yards and two touchdowns; each TDs had been within the Large Ten title sport. The 6-3 Sadiq got here to Oregon two years in the past at 220 kilos however is now 255. He’s a lot leaner this season because of more healthy consuming, which he stated has enabled him to go from 12-13 % physique fats to about 10. He vertical jumped 41.5 inches this summer time, energy cleaned 365 kilos and bench pressed 435.

“He does stuff that amazes you each single day,” stated Lanning. “However as a coach, one of many issues that excites you essentially the most is that he actually challenged himself to dam higher this previous yr, and he was actually good at it.”

No. 12 Arion Carter, Tennessee, linebacker

The 6-1, 235-pound junior had a breakout season in 2024, main a stacked protection with 68 tackles to go together with 6.5 TFLs and one interception. The junior will linebacker, a staff captain, is a extra explosive athlete than most working backs. This offseason, Carter, a former 300-meter hurdler in highschool, vertical jumped 40.3 inches. He’s additionally hit 21.2 mph on the GPS and bench pressed 325 kilos.

No. 13 Landon Robinson, Navy, nostril guard

A 3-time Freaks Listing man, the 6-foot Robinson, who arrived on the Academy at 240 kilos, is as much as 286. He’s a stud. Robinson made First-Staff All-AAC in 2024 after posting 61 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, seven QB hurries and two pressured fumbles. His greatest sport got here on the most important stage when he led Navy to an enormous win in opposition to arch-rival No. 19 Military, making a career-high 13 tackles that included a pressured fumble. He additionally took a pretend punt 29 yards on a fourth-and-5 within the fourth quarter. In his profession, he’s had three speeding makes an attempt for a complete of 87 yards — a cool 29-yard per carry common with the runs of 24, 34 and 29 yards. This offseason, he bench pressed 465 kilos (up from 450), squatted 665 (up 15 kilos) and energy cleaned 350. He vertical jumps 33 inches and hit 20.13 mph on the GPS.

No. 14 Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati, defensive sort out

“The Godfather” returns to the Freaks Listing for the third time. Corleone is a three-time all-conference decide who has produced 109 tackles, 17 TFLs and 9.5 sacks in his 34-game profession. Final yr, the 6-0 ½, 336-pounder made first-team All-Large 12. He now bench presses 485 kilos, squats 615 and might do a sumo deadlift at 585 kilos. Regardless of his huge physique, Corleone has very nimble ft. This offseason, he clocked a 1.71-second 10-yard break up, which might’ve been the third quickest amongst defensive tackles at this yr’s mix. His 7.44-second three-cone drill time additionally would’ve been the third quickest on the mix in his place group.

No. 15 Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, tight finish

The previous four-star Texas A&M QB blew up final yr for the Commodores as he returned to the SEC after a cease at New Mexico State, making first-team All-SEC. He led Vanderbilt with 49 receptions for 638 yards and 5 touchdowns. He had a dominant efficiency in Vanderbilt’s historic upset of Alabama, making six catches for a career-best 113 yards.

The 6-4, 235-pounder, a former Texas 6A state high-jump champion, has elite wheels. He broad jumped 11-3 this offseason (up 5 inches from final yr) to go together with a 39-inch vertical. His high velocity on the GPS was 21.43 MPH. He energy cleaned 360 kilos.

No. 16 Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa, Miami, offensive sort out

The previous five-star has began all 26 video games at proper sort out that he’s performed at Miami since arriving two years in the past. Final season, Mauigoa earned All-ACC second-team honors. The 6-6, 335-pounder clocked a 1.57 flying 10-yard break up. His energy output registered nearly 10,000 watts, which is by far essentially the most on the staff, nearly 1,000 watts greater than the following participant. Final yr, Mauigoa measured at 9,274 watts. His max velocity is eighteen mph and his vertical bounce is 30 1/2 inches.

No. 17 Trevor Goosby, Texas, offensive sort out

As soon as ranked because the thirty fourth greatest offensive sort out prospect within the 2023 recruiting class, Goosby has confirmed to be a terrific analysis. As a redshirt freshman final season, he began two video games, one at left sort out and the opposite at proper. PFF gave Goosby an 80.8 cross blocking grade for the season, which was increased than Cameron Williams, Texas’ starter at proper sort out, though the freshman had a a lot smaller pattern dimension.

At 6-7 1/3, 311 kilos, Goosby clocked a flying 10-yard dash of 1.44 seconds, grading at a particularly excessive stage by way of his acceleration for an offensive lineman. His max velocity of 20 mph this offseason was nearly as spectacular. He bench pressed 365 kilos and jumped the very best of any of the Longhorn O-linemen. His leaping capacity and physique management are additionally evident on this video of him doing a 360-dunk final spring.

Texas LT Trevor Goosby is without doubt one of the extra freakier athletes in CFB. 3️⃣6️⃣0️⃣🤘 pic.twitter.com/R6ai3eyKpV

— Justin Wells (@justinwells2424) Might 1, 2025

No. 18 Jordan van den Berg, Georgia Tech, defensive lineman

The South African moved to Georgia when he was 10. His grandfather was a championship bodybuilder and his grandmother represented South Africa within the 1958 Commonwealth Video games. The 6-3, 300-pounder, a Freaks Listing man when he was at Penn State, made a huge impact at Tech final yr, incomes second-team all-ACC honors after arising with 23 tackles, 5 TFLs, one sack, a pressured fumble and two fumble recoveries.

Van den Berg’s power and agility numbers have risen. This summer time he energy cleaned 393, squatted 675 and bench pressed 450. His vertical bounce of 36.5 inches was much more spectacular. He additionally broad jumped 9-10 and hit 19.5 mph. Tech DB Will Kiker, a 195-pound walk-on, is one other Freaky Yellow Jacket. He squatted greater than triple his weight, doing 635, and cleaned greater than double his weight, 393 kilos.

No. 19 Nick Singleton, Penn State, working again

One half of the very good 1-2 punch within the backfield with Kaytron Allen, the 6-0, 228-pound Singleton returns for his senior yr, poised to have his fingerprints everywhere in the program working again report e book. He already ranks No. 5 in speeding touchdowns with 32 and No. 10 in speeding yards with 2,912 yards. Singleton is inside attain of taking excessive spot in each classes. Final season, he had 172 carries for 1,099 yards and 12 touchdowns whereas including 41 catches for 375 yards and 5 TDs.

The man who holds the varsity’s all-time speeding TD mark is Saquon Barkley, who had 43 in three seasons. Barkley, No. 1 on the 2017 Freaks Listing, ran a 4.33 40, energy cleaned 405 kilos and bench pressed 405. Singleton is near these numbers and higher within the bench press, doing 435. He improved his energy clear to 395. His 40 is 4.35. His shuttle time is 4.18. His max velocity is 23.5 mph. He broke Barkley’s working again report within the squat final yr, doing 665. He did 660 this offseason. Singleton’s broad bounce additionally went up 4 inches to 10-5.

No. 20 Parker Brailsford, Alabama, middle

A former three-star recruit who was the anchor behind a wonderful O-line that helped Washington make the championship two years in the past, he was graded because the second-most worthwhile middle within the nation by PFF and earned an 80.7 run-blocking grade that ranked second amongst Energy convention facilities.

In his debut season with the Tide in 2024, Brailsford thrived within the SEC, making first-team All-American honors after producing 63 knockdown blocks and permitting simply half a sack on the yr. Towards Georgia’s gifted defensive entrance, Brailsford graded out at 94 % and totaled 5 knockdown blocks in 70 snaps of motion.  The 6-2, 290-pound Arizona native has simply 19 % physique fats and bench pressed 505 kilos, energy cleaned 385 and squatted 675. His agility is a part of what makes Brailsford such a terrific middle: He vertical jumped 33, broad jumped 9-5 and hit 19.47 mph on the GPS.

No. 21 Daniel Hishaw Jr., Kansas, working again

Daniel Hishaw is one-of-one. An absolute monster

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— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) October 7, 2023

The 5-10, 220-pound senior has battled again from two important hip accidents that hampered him in 2021 and 2022. He performs with excessive physicality, whether or not it’s punishing a blitzing linebacker or pounding would-be tackles. In his Jayhawk profession, he’s rushed 1,490 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging a sturdy 5.3 yards per carry.

His energy can be very evident within the weight room, the place he benches 405 kilos and squats 540. His explosiveness additionally made jaws drop this offseason when he vertical jumped 43.4 inches (up 3.3 inches from this spring).

KU soccer reminder…We get to observe Daniel Hishaw do Daniel Hishaw stuff very quickly pic.twitter.com/t8vwCr2Bba

— Brandon McAnderson (@BRANDONMCANDERS) Might 4, 2023

No. 22 Kade Pieper, Iowa, offensive guard

The 6-4, 290-pound former Nebraska state champion shot putter, who performed in 11 video games in 2024, is subsequent within the lengthy pipeline of Hawkeye O-line Freaks. Solely a sophomore, Pieper already holds this system report (4.13) for quickest quick shuttle amongst offensive guards. He additionally holds the vertical bounce report for guards at 37.4 and for the perfect 10-yard sprint program report at 1.52.

“He’s a Freak,” stated Hawkeye middle Logan Jones. “He can bounce! It’s ridiculous. We don’t even apply broad bounce, and the dude did like 10 ft.”

No. 23 Kemari Copeland, Virginia Tech, defensive lineman

A former standout on Iowa Western CC’s junior faculty nationwide title staff in 2023, Copeland generated a number of buzz when he first obtained to Tech after video of his squatting 605 kilos for 10 reps was circulated. Copeland’s 2024 season with the Hokies was derailed by a season-ending torn triceps in Tech’s fourth sport. People in Blacksburg are enthusiastic about his return. This summer time, the 6-2, 284-pound junior regarded loads Freaky, vertical leaping 32 1/2 inches, broad leaping 9-5 and clocking greater than 20 mph on the GPS. He additionally squatted 685 kilos and benched 455. Coaches stated he might’ve finished way more on each, however they reduce him off.

No. 24 Francis Brewu, Pitt, defensive lineman

The Ohio native made the Freaks Listing final yr as a real freshman. On the season, Brewu had 15 tackles, three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. The 6-1, 280-pound 19-year-old squatted 685 kilos, bench pressed 475 and vertical jumped 33 inches.

No. 25 Domonique Orange, Iowa State, defensive sort out

Making one other look on the Freaks Listing, Orange had a stable 2024 season, making 24 tackles, together with 4.5 for a loss — 3.5 of these TFLs got here within the final 5 video games of the season. The 6-4, 325-pound Orange, who spent a lot of his offseason refining his food plan, has benched 450 kilos, squatted 650 and cleaned 365. He additionally has vertical jumped 34 inches.

No. 26 C.C. Ezirim, Toledo, tight finish

In two seasons, the rangy junior has had 5 catches however for a mean of twenty-two yards per reception. The employees thinks that is the yr he’s prepared to interrupt by means of. The 6-7, 245-pounder has spectacular athleticism. This offseason, Ezirim broad jumped 10-10, vertical jumped 39 inches and hit 22.17 mph on the GPS. He squatted 505 kilos.

No. 27 Jaeden Roberts, Alabama, offensive lineman

A repeat on the Freaks Listing, Roberts will begin for the Tide for the third consecutive season. The 6-5, 327-pound senior has simply 18 % physique fats and 272 kilos of lean muscle on his body. Roberts’ energy numbers once more had been exceptional. He squatted 805 kilos and energy cleaned 415 whereas his bench press stayed the identical (525). He vertical jumped 29 inches and hit 19.06 mph.

No. 28 Le’Meke Brockington, Minnesota, broad receiver

Final yr, he began 11 video games and made 18 catches for 282 yards and one landing. This offseason, the 6-0, 195-pounder, who has made a exceptional restoration from a damaged leg in 2023, squatted a Gophers broad receiver report 664 kilos, breaking his personal report from a yr in the past by 50 kilos. Brockington vertical jumped 42 inches, broad jumped 11-4 1/4 (an enchancment of 5 inches from final yr), ran a 4.19 shuttle time and had a 10-yard break up of 1.43. His numbers, significantly his leaping and power ones, are actually superb.

No. 29 Jeff Caldwell, Cincinnati, broad receiver

A switch this yr from Division II Lindenwood in Missouri, Caldwell had 93 profession catches for 1,722 yards and 23 touchdowns in his profession there. He’s 6-4 1/2 and 208 kilos, and he wowed Cincinnati coaches when he broad-jumped 11-9. For context, that’s seven inches longer than another wideout bounce on the mix this yr. It additionally would’ve tied the farthest any broad receiver has ever jumped on the mix. Caldwell’s vertical bounce is 36.5 inches and he clocked a 1.50-second 10-yard break up.

No. 30 Tony Rojas, Penn State, linebacker

The Virginia native is coming off a breakout season in his sophomore yr, the place he began all 16 video games, making 58 tackles, six TFLs, one sack, three interceptions (one returned for a landing) and breaking apart 4 passes. A standout working again in highschool, he’s made massive good points this offseason, enhancing his 40 to 4.37 from 4.50 final yr. His vertical bounce went from 34 inches to 37 1/2, he now broad jumps 10-5 and in addition bettered his shuttle time to 4.05 — no linebacker has gone quicker than that on the mix since 2019. Rojas hit 22.5 mph on the GPS, energy cleaned 350 kilos and benched 375.

No. 31 Jacarrius Peak, NC State, offensive lineman

Peak, a Georgia native, weighed almost 380 kilos going into his senior yr of highschool, however misplaced a number of the load enjoying basketball. He has began in every of his first two seasons at proper sort out, and the 6-4, 308-pound junior, anticipated to play at left sort out this fall, needs to be one of many ACC’s greatest O-linemen this season. In 2024, Peak was second on the Wolfpack in pancakes with 54.

“He’s very athletic and a terrific bender,” stated NC State power coach Dantonio Burnette.

This offseason, Peak vertical ran a 4.86 40 and hit 19.8 mph on the GPS. He jumped 32.5 inches, broad jumped 9-3 and timed a really spectacular 4.37-second shuttle. That might’ve been the quickest shuttle time of any offensive lineman on the 2024 mix, besting former Texas Tech Freak Lister Caleb Rogers’ 4.49. Peak bench pressed 405 kilos, squatted 585 and cleaned 350.

No. 32 Chris Hilton, LSU, broad receiver

5 years in the past, Hilton was the highest-ranked of the Tigers’ ridiculously gifted broad receiver class that included NFL first-rounders Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers and second-rounder Jack Bech. Hilton, an elite monitor athlete, has battled many accidents in his profession however is anticipated to have an enormous 2025.

He missed most of final season with an ankle damage, however has flashed his big-play potential. Within the Texas Bowl in opposition to Baylor, he caught seven passes for 113 yards. He’s had 31 catches in his profession with seven going for a minimum of 40 yards, with 5 TDs. The 6-0, 190-pound senior, a former three-time Louisiana state excessive bounce champion, has hit 23.7 mph on the GPS, an all-time LSU report. He additionally has clocked a 1.37 10-yard break up off of a 1-yard lead-in, one other program report, and he’s timed within the excessive 4.2s within the 40. On a staff with loads of Freaky receivers, together with monitor star Jelani Watkins and Barion Brown, coaches say that is this system’s greatest Freak.

No. 33 LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina, quarterback

In his first season as a starter, the previous three-star recruit took the game by storm. He accomplished 66 % of his passes for two,534 yards with 18 touchdowns and 7 INTs. On the bottom, he ran for 674 yards and 7 TDs, usually trying like the perfect athlete on the sphere. At 6-3, 245 kilos, Sellers measured in with simply seven % physique fats this offseason. He squatted 555 kilos and hit 22 mph on the GPS. And his coaches say he’s simply scratching the floor of how good he might be.

No. 34 Bryce Lance, North Dakota State, broad receiver

Trey Lance’s youthful brother is a particular athlete, too. At 6-3, 207 kilos, he vertical jumped 40 inches this offseason and broad jumped 10-10. That sort of explosiveness reveals up on the sphere. The youthful Lance set an NDSU report final season with 17 landing receptions, which led the FCS in 2024. The primary-team All-Missouri Valley Soccer Convention decide had 75 catches for 1,071 yards for NDSU.

No. 35 Marlin Klein, Michigan, tight finish

The TE from Germany made the Freaks Listing final yr (No. 90). In 2024, he began six video games and caught 13 passes for 108 yards and was named Most Improved Participant on offense. The 6-6, 250-pound junior, who has hit 21.75 mph, broad jumped 9-7. This offseason, Klein ran a 6.89 within the three-cone drill. His former teammate Colston Loveland did it at 6.94 final offseason, and no tight finish at this yr’s mix did it faster than that. Klein’s shuttle time of 4.25 this offseason would’ve been the quickest by any tight finish on the mix.

One different Wolverine Freak to recollect is redshirt freshman RB Micah Ka’apana, a 5-11, 190-pounder from Hawaii who broke Roman Wilson’s reactive plyo stair report at Michigan of two.22 by flying up the steps in 2.19 seconds.

No. 36 Bryce Langston, FAU, defensive sort out

A former four-star recruit, Langston didn’t see a lot motion in three years with LSU,  however new Owls coach Zach Kittley has cherished what he’s seen and expects a breakout season from him. The 6-3, 292-pound Langston appears like a frontrunner for FAU. He’s very sturdy and explosive and has lengthy arms — he has a 6-7 wingspan. He bench pressed 425 kilos, energy cleaned 365 and vertical jumped 37 inches. He additionally clocked a hand-timed 4.7 40.

No. 37 Chris D’Appolonia, Toledo, linebacker

He missed nearly all of final yr with a fractured hip suffered within the season opener. D’Appolonia confirmed a number of promise as a real freshman in 2023, making eight tackles as one in every of Toledo’s high special-teamers. Don’t be stunned if he’s one of many MAC’s greatest linebackers this yr. The 6-3, 245-pounder is a high-level athlete. He clocked 21.94 mph on the GPS, broad jumped 10-8 and vertical jumped 34.5 inches. He additionally benched 355 kilos and squatted 555. The opposite Freaky athlete on the Rockets’ protection is 295-pound lineman Martez Poynter, who had seven TFLs in 2024. The close to 300-pounder hit 19.77 mph on the GPS, did 35 reps of 225 on the bench and maxed 455 on the bench.

No. 38 Jide Abasiri, USC, defensive lineman

As a real freshman final yr, the previous four-star recruit appeared in 10 video games and made seven tackles. The 6-5, 295-pounder from Minnesota has intriguing athleticism, having clocked 19.22 mph at almost 300 kilos. Extra impressively, Abasiri’s 10-yard break up was 1.60, which might be an excellent time for an edge rusher. He’s squatted 700 kilos.

No. 39  Alex Honig, Connecticut, tight finish

At 6-7, 270, Honig, a former quarterback from Bavaria, Germany, started his faculty profession at TCU. He moved to tight finish after a redshirt season and performed in 12 of 15 video games throughout TCU’s run to the title sport. Honig received the beginning job final season largely due to his blocking capacity, however he did have six catches, with three for touchdowns. At 6-7, 270 kilos with simply 14 % physique fats, some scouts assume he might mission to offensive sort out on the subsequent stage due to his hulking body and spectacular athleticism.

There’s a lot right here. He’s cleaned 395 kilos — essentially the most UConn power coach Tyson Brown’s ever seen in his 16 years within the enterprise. Honig, who has 11-inch palms, additionally benched 225 for 30 reps. He vertical jumped 36 inches and broad jumped 10-5. Honig would’ve been a fairly scorching commodity had he gone within the portal this offseason, however he’s very loyal to educate Jim Mora and the Huskies.

“He is an exceptional man with nearly as good of a piece ethic and character as I’ve been round,” stated Brown, who has coached at Mississippi State, Baylor, Washington and Washington State. “He’s a big-time chief for us.”

No. 40 Jayden Woods, Florida, edge rusher

The four-star recruit from Kansas, who was a 6A state champion in shot put and discus, has added 15 kilos since arriving final winter. Woods has wowed coaches along with his explosiveness, intelligence and work ethic. At 6-3, 244, Woods broad jumped 10-5 this offseason and vertical jumped 33.5 inches. His shuttle time was 4.28. He squatted 555 kilos and energy cleaned 365. ILB Aaron Chiles is one other equally sized Freaky defender. The 243-pound sophomore vertical jumped 9-10 1/2 and cleaned 345 kilos at 243.

No. 41 Donavon Greene, Virginia Tech, broad receiver

Accidents at Wake Forest brought about him to overlook the 2021 and 2023 seasons. In between, Greene regarded like the most effective younger gamers within the ACC. He caught 37 passes for 642 yards and 6 TDs. Final yr, Greene was wholesome and caught 23 passes for 380 yards and three TDs. He’s totally wholesome now and coaches assume he could make a huge impact. At 6-2, 200 (he performed at 210 at Wake), Greene broad jumped 11-4 1/2  and vertical jumped 42 inches. He has nice size with 34 1/2-inch arms and 10 1/4-inch palms.

No. 42 Byrum Brown, South Florida, quarterback

Excellent news for the Bulls: their star QB, who’s simply 20, regarded higher than ever this spring after lacking eight video games final season attributable to a leg damage following a record-setting season in 2023. That yr, Brown and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels had been the one QBs within the nation to put up 3,000-plus passing yards and 800-plus speeding yards within the common season. The 6-3 1/2, 232-pound senior hit 22.5 mph on the GPS this offseason. He squatted 600 kilos and benched 300.

“He actually is a freak athlete,” stated USF head coach Alex Golesh.

No. 43 David Bailey, Texas Tech, outdoors linebacker

One of many many massive will get by the Purple Raiders within the portal this offseason, Bailey had a mixed 22.5 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks in his three seasons at Stanford. He’s PFF’s highest-rated returning edge participant after grading out at 90.9 as a junior in 2024. Bailey bench pressed 405 kilos and squatted 550. He has uncommon velocity for a man at 6-3, 250, having hit 22.16 mph. His new teammate Romello Top is nearly as Freaky, having clocked 21.82 mph at 240 kilos.

No. 44 Bryce Younger, Notre Dame, defensive lineman

The son of former Irish and San Francisco 49ers nice Bryant Younger and former ND monitor star Kristin Younger had an excellent freshman season in 2024, making 23 tackles, seven of which got here on third downs. He blocked three kicks, tops amongst all freshmen in FBS. At 6-7, 270, Younger combines terrific size and dimension to go together with high-end explosiveness. He’s placed on nearly 30 kilos since arriving final yr, however nonetheless managed to vertical bounce 34 1/2 inches and broad bounce 9-5. He benched 335 kilos and cleaned 335. Anthonie Knapp, one other member of the Irish’s already sturdy 2024 recruiting class, additionally made a compelling case for a spot on this yr’s Freaks Listing. The 6-5, 300-pound offensive sort out, who excelled filling in for Charles Jagusah final season, vertical jumped 30 inches and benched 425 kilos.

No. 45 Julian Grey, Liberty, RB-KR

He spent three seasons at NC State earlier than transferring to Liberty final yr, the place he was the highest returnman and had 10 carries for 62 yards and 7 catches for 97 yards. The 5-11, 205-pound senior has added 10 kilos this offseason and vertical jumped 42.6 inches. He was clocked at 22.26 mph. He squatted 575 kilos, bench pressed 335 and energy cleaned 320. The employees is anticipating a breakout season from the previous highschool monitor star.

No. 46 Cade Yacamelli, Wisconsin, working again

The junior was very efficient in restricted motion, speeding 274 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries with a gaudy 8.3-yard per carry common in 2024. The 5-10, 220-pounder is a really explosive athlete. This offseason, he ran a 4.40 40, however that most likely wasn’t his most spectacular quantity. He did 10-9 3/4 inches on the broad bounce, clocked a 3.96 shuttle time, squatted 635 kilos, vertical jumped 37 1/2 inches and did 33 reps of 225 kilos on the bench press. His backfield mate, fullback Jackson Acker, can be fairly Freaky, a 6-2, 248-pounder who clocked a 4.50 40.

No. 47 Elliot Washington, Penn State, cornerback

He began one sport for the Nittany Lions in 2024 however noticed a number of motion, making one interception and 6 cross breakups. The 5-11, 205-pound junior is without doubt one of the Freakiest DBs within the nation. He set the Penn State report for DBs within the squat, doing 565 kilos in his freshman yr. He’s clocked a 4.32 40 and this offseason, broad jumped 10-7, vertical jumped 37 1/2 inches and hit 23 mph on the GPS.

No. 48 Jake Golday, Cincinnati, linebacker

Golday completed second on the staff in tackles final yr (58) and had seven TFLs regardless of being restricted by accidents over the season’s last three video games. Nonetheless, he was PFF’s second-highest-graded linebacker within the Large 12 in 2024. The 6-4 1/2, 240-pounder has some elite testing numbers. He ran a 4.24 shuttle time, which might’ve been quicker than any linebacker at this yr’s mix. He broad jumped 10-7, which might’ve been second-best there. His 36-inch vertical and 1.54-second 10-yard break up additionally stand out as did his 24 reps on the bench with 225 kilos. His max on the bench is 365. He did 19 pull-ups and hit 22.16 mph.

No. 49 Josh Cameron, Baylor, WR-PR

He’s a novel weapon. In 2024, he led Baylor in catches (52), yards (754) and receiving TDs (10). Past that, he returned 14 punts for 290 yards (a spectacular common of 20.7 yards per return). He was such a nightmare for opposing particular groups that Baylor’s final 4 opponents of the yr didn’t even give Cameron a possibility to run one again, so he ended up falling beneath the NCAA’s statistical minimal threshold for punt return common to steer the nation in punt returns. The 6-1, 225-pound senior must be one of many strongest wideouts in faculty soccer. This offseason, he bench pressed 395 kilos, squatted 528 and energy cleaned 319. He additionally clocked 21.6 mph on the GPS.

No. 50 Preston Ries, Iowa, linebacker

The previous all-star QB didn’t get into any video games final season, however don’t be stunned if he turns into an element for the protection quickly. A four-sport tremendous athlete from a small city in Iowa (Monticello, pop. 4,056), the 6-1, 225-pound Reis already holds this system linebacker report with a 630-pound squat in addition to a 41.4 vertical bounce/ and 1.45-second 10.

No. 51 Kam Robinson, Virginia, linebacker

In 2023, he led all ACC freshmen in tackles with 71. Final season, Robinson had six TFLs, 5 sacks and 64 tackles. The 6-2 1/2, 235-pound linebacker vertical jumped 34 inches this offseason and broad jumped 10-4. His shuttle time was 4.27 and his high velocity was 22.23 mph.

No. 52 Cameron Coleman, Auburn, broad receiver

The previous five-star recruit was overshadowed by Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams final yr, however Coleman had a terrific true freshman season in his personal proper, catching 37 passes for 598 yards and eight TDs. In Auburn’s final three video games, he had 22 catches for 306 yards and 6 touchdowns. The 6-3, 201-pounder has been clocked at over 23 mph on the GPS in video games and in apply. This offseason, he squatted 540 kilos and energy cleaned 305.

No. 53 Jadan Baugh, Florida, working again

As a real freshman, Baugh gave the Gators an enormous spark within the second half of the season, shining in opposition to Georgia, Texas, LSU and Ole Miss. He additionally had massive performances in opposition to FSU and Kentucky, when he had a program-record 5 speeding TDs. Baugh led the Gators with 673 yards, averaging over 5 yards per carry to go together with eight TDs. The 6-1, 233-pound energy again from Atlanta, who has 13.6 % physique fats, squatted 565 kilos this offseason, did a close-grip bench press of 350 and cleaned 335. He additionally strikes properly for such an enormous again, hitting 21.7 mph.

No. 54 John Michael Gyllenborg, Wyoming, tight finish

He began six video games final yr after overcoming an early-season damage and was nonetheless in a position to make second-team all-Mountain West. He was second on the Cowboys with 30 receptions for 425 yards and tied for the staff lead with three TDs. The previous highschool basketball standout solely performed one season of soccer earlier than coming to school, however he has the sort of athleticism at 6-5, 250 kilos that can intrigue NFL scouts. He’s hit 21.6 mph and his flying 10-yard time of 0.93 seconds is spectacular, as are his 37-inch vertical and 10-8 broad bounce. He squatted 500 kilos, benched 350 (up 25 kilos from final yr) and cleaned 335.

No. 55 Jaydn Ott, Oklahoma, working again

He rushed for nearly 2,600 yards and had over 700 extra receiving yards and 30 touchdowns in three seasons at Cal. The 5-11, 208-pounder squatted 485 kilos, bench pressed 370 and energy cleaned 315. His max velocity was 21.6 mph and his max acceleration registered at 12.1 mph — his capacity in a single second to see how briskly he can dash from a cease. The power employees measured his peak propulsion energy at 7,792 watts, and his propulsion drive was greater than thrice (3.01) his physique weight.

No. 56 Anto Saka, Northwestern, defensive lineman

Among the best-kept secrets and techniques within the Large Ten. In 2023, as a redshirt freshman, Saka made 5.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in 11 video games. Final season, he made All-Large Ten honorable point out choice with 5 TFLs and three.5 sacks, the place he additionally ranked thirteenth within the Large Ten in cross rush win share in 2024, in accordance with PFF. He’s added about 15 kilos since final season, and is happy to see the distinction it makes for him on the sphere, now that he carries nearly 260 kilos on his 6-4 body. Count on him to be extra of an every-down participant for the Wildcats.

“I nonetheless really feel very explosive, very quick,” the previous highschool sprinter stated. “I really feel that 255-260 (pound) vary is cash for me.” This summer time, Saka vertical jumped 36 1/2 inches and broad jumped 10-4.

No. 57 Roy Williams, NIU, defensive finish

He emerged as one of many MAC’s high defensive gamers in 2024, making 38 tackles with 6.5 sacks with a pressured fumble. The 6-5, 255-pound former highschool wrestler has put spectacular numbers this offseason, broad leaping an attention grabbing 10-6 ft. (Solely Shemar Stewart and Landon Jackson jumped farther on the mix amongst defensive ends in 2025.) He vertical jumped 35 inches, ran a 4.73 40, had a 4.47 shuttle time and bench pressed 410 kilos. Williams’ mixture of body, athleticism and manufacturing has intrigued many NFL scouts.

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— Thomas Hammock (@NIUCoachHammock) July 18, 2025

No. 58 Kaelon Black, Indiana, working again

One of many former James Madison gamers who adopted Curt Cignetti to Bloomington, the 5-10, 210-pounder rushed for 251 yards and two TDs in restricted motion. Black vertical jumped 40 inches, bench pressed 415 kilos and squatted over 500 this summer time.

“He’s our greatest Freak for positive,” stated DL Mikail Kamara. “When he lifts, every thing strikes so quick. He’s ridiculous. I’ve by no means seen him wrestle (within the weight room). I noticed him bench press 415 the opposite day, and it was butter. It touched his chest and went proper again up. It regarded like a warmup set. And he’s hella quick.”

No. 59 Gabe Jacas, Illinois, outdoors linebacker

The previous state champion wrestler from Florida has been a menace to opponents. Final yr, Jacas made 74 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, eight sacks, 10 quarterback hurries and three pressured fumbles. He made 9.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and compelled two of these fumbles in Illinois’ six video games in opposition to ranked groups. Coaches expect a good larger season from him in 2025.

“He has misplaced over seven % of his physique fats from final season to the beginning of this season,” power coach Tank Wright stated. The 6-3, 270-pound Jacas is now below 12 %. He has hit over 20 mph on the GPS and bench pressed 225 kilos for 30-plus reps.

“Expertise is widespread at this stage of school soccer; nonetheless, work ethic units the elite aside from the remaining, and Gabe Jacas is the definition of labor ethic and dedication,” Wright stated. “Soccer has turn into his life-style. From early morning exercises to late afternoon exercises. He has embraced each facet of a relentless mindset to attain excessive objectives.”

No. 60 C.J. Smith, Memphis, broad receiver

A top-125 recruit who had initially signed with Georgia, Smith is lastly wholesome after battling varied accidents, and the employees is fired up. Final yr, whereas at Purdue, he began in all three of the video games he performed in, catching six passes for 69 yards. The 6-0 1/2, 204-pounder ran a ten.29 100 meters and clocked at 23.11 mph on the GPS. This offseason, Smith bench pressed 315 kilos, squatted 445 and cleaned 325.

No. 61 Clayton Smith, Arizona State, defensive finish

The previous five-star started his profession at Oklahoma. He made six TFLs and 4.5 sacks final yr and appears able to make an even bigger affect. The 6-4, 252-pound senior hit 22.1 mph on the GPS with a max acceleration of 8.18. He squatted 565 kilos, benched 335 and cleaned 330. He’s one in every of a trio of Solar Devils who every might’ve been on the Freaks Listing. Star wideout Jordyn Tyson, at 6-2, 205, hit 22.8 mph and bench pressed 335 kilos. Linebacker Keyshaun Elliott hit 22.42 mph at 6-2, 234 kilos and energy cleaned 360.

No. 62 Manuel Beigel, Michigan, defensive lineman

A soccer participant from Germany who didn’t decide up soccer till 2020, Biegel redshirted final season as a 6-5, 280-pounder. He has added 35 kilos and displayed “uncommon traits in each motion and power and energy,” stated power coach Justin Tress. “He weighs 315 kilos and strikes like a linebacker.” Beigel has uncanny flexibility in his decrease physique in his ankles, knees and hips, which is clear in how rapidly and deep he goes squatting 425 kilos for 3 reps, Tress stated.

Beigel additionally rocketed up the reactive plyo stairs in 2.64 seconds, better of any offensive or defensive linemen in this system. Former All-American Aidan Hutchinson as soon as did it in 2.57 seconds however he weighed 50 kilos much less. Beigel isn’t the one Freaky Wolverine within the D-line room. Ike Iwunnah, a 6-3, 320-pound senior, is simply the third participant in Michigan historical past who has finished 800 kilos on the combo twist, becoming a member of Mike Onwenu and 2022 Freaks Lister Mazi Smith. Iwunnah additionally accomplished the reactive plyo stairs in 2.75 seconds (Mazi Smith did it in 2.82 seconds).

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No. 63 Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest, RB-KR

Among the best-kept secrets and techniques within the ACC, the 5-9, 192-pound senior had 228 carries for 1,049 yards and 11 speeding touchdowns in 2024, changing into the primary Wake Forest RB to eclipse 1,000 yards on the bottom in six seasons. He additionally added 23 receptions for 254 yards and two extra receiving touchdowns. On particular groups, he averaged over 25 yards as a KR, which included a 100-yard kickoff return for a landing at Miami in Week 13. Claiborne has hit 22.3 mph and has clocked a flying 10-yard break up of .90 seconds with a 25-yard buildup. He squatted 500 kilos this offseason and cleaned 300.

Clairborne additionally earned the excellence of getting the quickest velocity grade of any working again in EA Sports activities Faculty Soccer 26. Each he and Fresno State’s Rayshon “Speedy” Luke, a 5-9, 180-pounder who as soon as ran a ten.32 100-meter in highschool,  are listed as 96s — one level above Notre Dame’s famous speedster Jeremiyah Love.

No. 64 Austin Brown, Wisconsin, security

The 6-2, 214-pound Brown is absolutely gifted. This offseason, he clocked a 4.40 40, vertical jumped 41 inches and broad jumped 10-8. He additionally squatted 585 kilos and did 21 reps of 225 on the bench. On the sphere, the previous highschool quarterback and standout basketball participant had 51 tackles final yr with three cross breakups, one sack, a pressured fumble and one fumble restoration.

No. 65 Kyle Louis, Pitt, linebacker

The 6-0, 225-pound junior is coming off an All-American season during which he piled up 101 tackles, 15.5 TFLs, seven sacks and 4 interceptions. He blocked a Toledo further level try within the GameAbove Sports activities Bowl and returned it for a uncommon defensive 2-point conversion. He additionally had a 59-yard decide six in opposition to Syracuse earlier within the season. On that play, Louis displayed his velocity, clocking 21.34 mph. This summer time, he broad jumped 10-3 and did 40 chin-up reps throughout a staff competitors.

No. 66 Jayden “Duke” Scott, NC State, working again

A redshirt freshman, the 5-11 1/4, 214-pound Scott is already one of many strongest working backs in faculty soccer. He energy cleaned 375 kilos this offseason and squatted 550. “He’ll clear over 405 subsequent yr, assured,” NC State power coach Dantonio Burnette stated. Bear in mind Scott’s title: I predict he makes an enormous splash within the ACC this yr. Scott, who was one of many high highschool sprinters in Georgia, vertical jumped 37.5 inches, ran a 4.35 40 and clocked a 4.23 shuttle time.

No. 67 Kolbey Taylor, Vanderbilt, cornerback

The 6-3, 190-pounder is making his third look on the Freaks Listing. Taylor had 23 tackles and one TFL in 2024, his first within the SEC. This offseason, Taylor broad jumped 10-11, vertical jumped 38.5 inches and hit a high velocity of 21.99 mph on the GPS.

No. 68 Micahi Danzy, FSU, broad receiver

An elite monitor athlete who has a number of potential on the soccer area. On the ACC outside championship meet this yr, he ran the 400 in 44.38, setting an ACC and FSU report. Danzy, who made first-team All-ACC in monitor as a real freshman, was the nationwide chief going into the NCAA Observe and Discipline championships and ninth on this planet.

Earlier than coming to FSU, he was the Florida state champion within the 200 and 400 in 2023 and 2024. The 6-1, 185-pounder performed in 4 video games as a working again for the Noles in 2024, preserving his redshirt standing. This spring, he shifted to wideout. This offseason, Danzy energy cleaned 335, displaying he has a number of power to go together with all that velocity. The power employees says he’s simply able to going over 24 mph.

No. 69 Nick Morris, Duke, linebacker

One other Freaks Listing returnee, Morris’ 2024 season was over nearly as quickly because it started. He began the opener in opposition to Elon however suffered a season-ending damage. In 20 profession video games, he has made 75 tackles with three TFLs. The 6-3, 238-pound fifth-year senior regarded greater than prepared for 2025 this summer time. He vertical jumped 40 inches and broad jumped 10-2 1/4. He hit 21.73 mph on the GPS, clocked a 4.28 shuttle time and a 6.72 three-cone drill. His energy numbers additionally had been excellent, bench urgent 415, squatting 573 and energy cleansing 366.

No. 70 Cameron Seldon, Virginia Tech, WR-RB

He spent two seasons at Tennessee as a reserve working again/returnman earlier than coming again to his residence state, the place he was as soon as the top-ranked prospect in Virginia and received state titles within the 100-meter sprint, 200-meter sprint (twice) and 4×100-meter relay. The 6-1 1/2, 210-pound Seldon might be the quickest Hokie, having clocked 22.9 mph this offseason. He additionally broad jumped 10-4 and vertical jumped 36 inches.

No. 71 Khalil Dinkins, Penn State, tight finish

The Nittany Lions have had a exceptional run of standout athletes at tight finish. Dinkins, the son of former NFL tight finish Darnell Dinkins,  began six video games final season, catching 14 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki proved final yr he’s very inventive find methods to get his greatest athletes the ball, and Dinkins is without doubt one of the Freakiest athletes within the nation. At 6-4, 255 kilos, Dinkins ran a 4.50 40 (a faculty report for Penn State tight ends) and hit 21.8 mph. He broad jumped 10-0, clocked 4.30 within the shuttle, bench pressed 405 kilos, energy cleaned 355 and squatted 550.

No. 72 Keshaun Singleton, USF, broad receiver

A 6-3, 215-pound sophomore, Singleton has added about 30 kilos since arriving in Tampa from Georgia. He made a bunch of splashy performs in his first season, catching 26 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns, and needs to be a good larger weapon with star QB Byrum Brown again. Singleton, who has enormous palms and wears XXXL-sized gloves, hit 22.4 mph and squatted 535 kilos.

No. 73 Eric Singleton Jr., Auburn, broad receiver

This was an enormous get for the Tigers. Whereas at Georgia Tech, Singleton was a 2023 freshman All-American at Georgia Tech (56 passes for 754 yards and three TDs, plus 131 speeding yards and a TD). A embellished highschool sprinter, Singleton ran monitor at Tech too, clocking a ten.32 100 meters in a single race he received. (His private greatest within the 100 is 10.20.) Pound for pound, the previous 5-10, 180-pound Georgia state champion within the 100, 200 and 400 meters could be very sturdy. He squatted 550 kilos and clocked over 23 mph on the GPS.

No. 74 Shadre Hurst, Tulane, offensive lineman

The junior began 13 video games at guard final season and was honored as a First Staff All-AAC choice by the league’s coaches. The 6-2, 285-pounder was a Georgia 5A state heavyweight wrestling champion however was the lowest-ranked recruit in Tulane’s 2022 recruiting class. He’s blossomed into one of many high guards in faculty soccer. He’s extraordinarily explosive and robust. This offseason, Hurst energy cleaned 375 kilos however head coach Jon Sumrall stated they reduce him off: “He might’ve gone far more.” Hurst additionally bench pressed 450, squatted 600 and did a entice bar deadlift with 635 kilos for 3 reps.

No. 75 Sean Brown, NC State, linebacker

A transformed security, Brown led the Wolfpack with 94 tackles final season. The 6-0, 224-pound senior has added about 10 kilos from final yr however nonetheless runs like a DB, and a quick one at that. This offseason, he clocked a 4.47 40 with an much more spectacular 3.97 shuttle. He had a 10-3 broad bounce and a 38.5-inch vertical bounce. Brown additionally squatted 530 kilos, benched 365 and cleaned 325.

No. 76 Zeiqui Lawton, Sam Houston, defensive sort out

A two-time switch who performed at Cincinnati and West Virginia earlier than becoming a member of the Bearkats, the 6-1, 265-pound senior wowed his new teammates and coaches this summer time along with his numbers. He clocked a 4.70 40, vertical jumped 32.5 inches and clocked 21 mph. He benched pressed 425, squatted 535 and did a sumo deadlift of 585. He additionally did 16 pull-ups.

No. 77 Tre Williams II, North Texas, tight finish

He started his profession at West Georgia earlier than transferring to Limestone College, the place he led all NCAA Division II tight ends with 57 catches for 766 yards for eight TDs in 2024. The 6-3, 229-pound senior doesn’t have nice dimension for a good finish however is tremendous athletic and robust. He benched 405 kilos, energy cleaned 365 and vertical jumped 37 inches to go together with a 1.43-second 10-yard break up with a 10-yard run-up. He hit 21.7 mph on the flying 10.

No. 78 Daughtry Richardson, FAU, offensive sort out

He was an enormous recruit for FSU in 2022, however the former four-star recruit didn’t see a number of enjoying time in two years there as his physique continued to develop. Richardson, who has 11-inch palms and a 6-11 wingspan, received a beginning job with the Owls in 2024. At 6-5, 322 kilos, he vertical jumped 35 inches this summer time and clocked a hand-timed 5.0 40. He energy cleaned 405 kilos and benched 405.

No. 79 A.J. Pena, Rhode Island, linebacker

Final yr, the New Jersey native made FCS first-team All-America after making 82 tackles with 22.5 TFLs and 12.5 sacks. He went within the portal final winter and transferred to Memphis, however opted to return to URI within the spring. The 6-2, 250-pound senior vertical jumped 35 inches this offseason, did a number of reps squatting 600 kilos and benched pressed 375 kilos.

No. 80 Howard Sampson, Texas Tech, offensive sort out

One other switch, this one from North Carolina, Sampson is anticipated to turn into Tech’s beginning left sort out. He has nice dimension at 6-8, 335, but additionally strikes properly, having hit 17.24 mph. He’s bench pressed 385 kilos and squatted 605.

No. 81 Okay.D. Hutchinson, Western Kentucky, broad receiver

The diminutive junior proved to be an enormous weapon for the Hilltoppers, particularly in street video games: He scored thrice on massive performs — 74 yards at Sam Houston, 72 yards at Center Tennessee and 28 yards at New Mexico State. The 5-6, 180-pounder is extraordinarily sturdy for his dimension. He did 20 reps on the bench press at 225 kilos and maxed out at 350. He squatted 450. He vertical jumped 41 inches, broad jumped 10-1 and clocked a 4.10 shuttle time. His 10-yard break up was 1.5,1 and he hit 22.5 mph on the GPS.

No. 82 Robert Spears-Jennings, Oklahoma, defensive again

In his first full season as a starter, Spears-Jennings made a number of massive performs: 66 tackles, 5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, one interception, one cross breakup, 4 pressured fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The 6-1, 219-pound junior, a former highschool sprinter, squatted 510 kilos, bench pressed 330 and hit 21.6 mph on the GPS. His max acceleration was 12.8 mph, measuring his capacity in a single second to see how briskly he can dash from a cease. Spears-Jennings’ propulsion drive measurement was 3.4 occasions his physique weight in a vertical bounce, which is phenomenal, in accordance with the employees.

No. 83 Ted Hurst, Georgia State, broad receiver

The 6-3, 198-pound Hurst, who spent two seasons at Valdosta State, had an enormous debut season within the Solar Belt, making 56 receptions for 961 yards and a Georgia State single-season report 9 touchdowns. He had two TDs, together with the game-winner with 15 seconds left, in Georgia State’s upset in opposition to Vanderbilt. Hurst clocked a laser-timed 4.51 40 this offseason and in addition broad jumped 10-8. His three-cone time was 6.93. Head coach Dell McGee has one other Freaky switch on his roster in former South Carolina RB DJay Braswell, who, at 5-11, 215, ran a laser-timed 4.38 40 with a 1.47-second 10-yard break up.

No. 84 Jalen Jones, William & Mary, cornerback

A primary-team FCS All-American in 2024, Jones led the nation with 22 passes defensed and 22 passes damaged as much as go together with 48 tackles, two INTs and two pressured fumbles. In highschool, Jones was the Virginia state champion within the lengthy bounce and the runner-up within the triple bounce. The 6-0 1/2, 195-pound senior has actually lengthy arms and is drawing loads of curiosity from scouts. His wingspan is 6-5 1/2. This summer time he clocked a 1.51-second 10-yard break up, hit 22 mph on the GPS, vertical jumped 36 1/2 inches and broad jumped 10-2. Coach Mike London calls him “The TikTok King”: “He is aware of each dance transfer on the market. Heck, he even is aware of the electrical slide.”

No. 85 Eli Raridon, Notre Dame, tight finish

After getting back from an ACL damage that hampered him for elements of his freshman and sophomore seasons, the junior began three video games, catching 11 passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-6, 255-pound second-generation Irish soccer participant displayed loads of explosiveness this offseason, vertical leaping 34 inches and broad leaping 9-10. He’s additionally fairly sturdy, benching 350 kilos, energy cleansing 335 and squatting 535.

No. 86 Omiri Wiggins, Louisiana Tech, working again

The junior faculty product had 527 yards and 4 touchdowns in his debut season at La. Tech. He additionally had 20 catches for 126 yards and two TDs as a receiver. The 5-10, 206-pound Wiggins squatted 585 kilos, vertical jumped 40 inches and hit over 22 mph.

No. 87 Zach Barlev, Previous Dominion, offensive lineman

The previous Illinois O-lineman, who made Tutorial All-Large Ten in his two seasons there, made third-team All-Solar Belt in 2024, beginning three video games at left guard after which ODU’s last 9 video games at left sort out. The 6-4, 319-pound senior, who performed 5 sports activities in highschool (soccer, baseball, wrestling, golf and monitor and area), ran a laser-timed 1.58 10-yard break up this offseason. His high GPS velocity was 18.18 mph. He squatted 655 kilos and benched 425.

No. 88 Davion Carter, Texas Tech, offensive lineman

Carter arrived from Memphis final yr and was Tech’s beginning proper guard. He was their second-highest graded o-lineman, in accordance with PFF, at 70.6. He’s a powerful mixture of agility and energy. He clocked 18.88 mph on the GPS at a stout 6-0, 300 kilos. He additionally bench pressed 425 kilos and squatted 655 this offseason.

No. 89 Braylin Presley, Tulsa, WR-KR

The youthful brother of former Oklahoma State star Brennan Presley, Braylin transferred to Tulsa from Oklahoma State two years in the past. He’s made some massive performs as a returner, averaging 52 yards on three kickoff returns in 2024. The 5-6, 170-pound senior has run a ten.4 100 meters, hit 23 mph, clocked a 1.44-second 10-yard break up, vertical jumped 38 inches and did 4.18 within the shuttle. He squatted 585 kilos and energy cleaned 315.

No. 90 Daniel Sparks, Virginia, punter

One of many ACC’s greatest punters appears and strikes like an ACC energy ahead. Sparks, who averaged 44.6 yards per punt and had 25 % of his kicks pinned contained in the opponent’s 20 final season, is 6-6 1/2, 223 kilos. This offseason, he broad jumped 10-5 ½ and vertical jumped 33 1/2 inches. Solely 4 DBs at this yr’s mix ran quicker than his 4.25-second shuttle time.

Final yr’s Freak punter, Penn State’s Gabe Nwosu, nearly made the listing once more. The 6-6, 280-pound punter runs a 4.86 40 and vertical jumped 31 1/2 inches. He improved his bench press to 390, which has to make him the strongest punter in faculty soccer. Delaware kicker Nate Reed additionally nearly made it. At 6-2 1/2, 183, he broad jumped 10-5, vertical jumped 37 inches and hit 21.15 mph.

No. 91 Brenen Thompson, Mississippi State, broad receiver

He spent three seasons at Oklahoma earlier than transferring to MSU, the place he caught 19 passes for 230 yards and two TDs. A former highschool QB who received the Texas 3A 200-meter title working 21.27, the 5-9, 170-pound Thompson clocked a blazing 23.7 mph this offseason. He bench pressed 305 kilos and squatted 405. He’s anticipated to have an enormous season for the Bulldogs, taking on the slot spot that Kevin Coleman had, the place he put up massive numbers final season earlier than transferring.

No. 92 Micah Wing, Ball State, edge rusher

Ball State additionally has one of many Freakiest specialists on the roster in kicker Brady Boehm, a switch from Missouri who vertical jumps 41 inches, however in Wing, they’ve a man who nearly jumped as excessive (39.7 inches) and weighs 40 kilos extra. The 6-2, 233-pound redshirt junior, who began his faculty profession at Rutgers, additionally broad jumped 10-4 1/2 this offseason.

“Micah is an edgy cross rusher with a excessive motor and big explosive capacity to go together with it,” stated BSU power coach T.J. Greenstone. “His efficiency is a results of the depth he brings day in and day trip.”

No. 93 Baron Tipton, North Texas, broad receiver

That is an intriguing younger prospect who redshirted final season, catching one cross in three video games. At 6-5, 211 kilos, Tipton, a former highschool monitor standout in Texas, vertical jumped 41 inches this offseason and broad jumped 10-5. He additionally energy cleaned 315 and clocked a 1.43-second 10-yard time with a 10-yard run-up.

No. 94 Jalen Walthall, Incarnate Phrase, broad receiver

NFL scouts are very interested by Walthall. The 6-1 1/2, 198-pound Walthall, who received a Texas state title within the triple bounce with a leap of fifty ft, 4 inches, started his faculty profession at Hawaii. In his first season at UIW, he had 70 catches for 1,290 yards and 14 touchdowns final season. Walthall vertical jumped 40 inches this summer time and broad jumped 10-7. He’s additionally hit 22 mph on the GPS and energy cleaned 290 kilos.

No. 95 Malin White, Buffalo, defensive lineman

A graduate switch from Cornell, White had 20 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack in 2024 for Buffalo. The 6-2, 255-pound White squatted 635 kilos at .59 m/s, which, in accordance with Buffalo’s power employees, that weight, at that velocity, initiatives his squat to be round 800 kilos. This offseason, White bench pressed 435 kilos, cleaned 365 and vertical jumped 35 inches. He additionally hit 20.47 mph on the GPS.

No. 96 Micah Morris, Georgia, offensive lineman

The 6-4, 330-pound redshirt senior is the man the employees sees as the most important Freak in this system. Morris, who began 5 video games final season, has finished two reps on the bench of 420 kilos and squatted 505 for a double as properly. He additionally vertical jumped 28 inches and broad jumped 8-6.

No. 97 Jordan Fuller, JMU, working again

Curt Cignetti’s transfer to Indiana created two pipelines: One from JMU to Indiana, the opposite from Holy Cross to JMU. Fuller adopted the trail of fellow Freaks Lister Jacob Dobbs. He was a Campbell Trophy semifinalist final yr at Holy Cross, the place he sustained a season-ending damage in his third sport, so he opted to redshirt and retain a yr of eligibility. He had a prolific profession at Holy Cross, scoring 45 touchdowns. In 2023, he had 156 carries for 1,046 speeding yards and 18 touchdowns. The 5-11, 229-pound New Hampshire native is a powerhouse. He squatted 660 kilos this summer time and benched 365 (up 15 kilos from final yr) and cleaned 335.

No. 98 Jude Bowry, Boston Faculty, left sort out

The Eagles at all times appear to have a couple of glorious O-linemen that the NFL will like, and the 6-5, 311-pound junior left sort out suits that mildew. In 2024, Bowry allowed solely two sacks in 321 dropback snaps. Bowry’s athleticism has actually impressed the employees; he achieved a peak velocity of 1.18 meters per second and a peak energy of two,610 watts whereas performing a number of units of 5 reps on again squats with 435 kilos.

No. 99 Paolo Gennarelli, Military, offensive lineman

Gennarelli began all 14 video games at proper guard and performed a key function in Military’s O-line profitable the 2024 Joe Moore Award for Most Excellent Offensive Line Unit in Faculty Soccer, the primary Group of 5 college to win the award. The 6-1, 300-pound junior, an AP All-America Third-Staff honoree, is without doubt one of the strongest males in faculty soccer. He bench pressed 505 kilos, squatted 605 and did a sumo deadlift of 625.

No. 100 Abe Williams, New Mexico, cornerback/kick returner

Williams, a senior, started his faculty profession at Weber State, the place he was an FCS All-American. He then transferred to Idaho in 2024 earlier than following head coach Jason Eck to New Mexico,. He solely performed in 4 video games final yr earlier than struggling a season-ending damage. He did make six tackles in Idaho’s opener in opposition to Oregon. The 6-1, 186-pound Salt Lake Metropolis native is a really lengthy, athletic nook who clocked 22.5 mph, vertical jumped 39 inches and broad jumped 10-5 this summer time.

No. 101 JaMichael McGoy, Jr., UT-Martin, cornerback

The wiry nook helped the Skyhawks win the Large South-OVC Soccer Affiliation Championship in 2024. McGoy made 42 tackles, three TFLs, picked off three passes and broke up 18 passes. He’s additionally run for the UT-Martin monitor staff, competing within the 55, 60, 100 and 200. The 5-10, 170-pound DB clearly doesn’t have nice dimension, however has vertical jumped 41 inches and run the 40s within the 4.38-4.40 vary.

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