Published 7/25/2008
by Daniel Brommer
at Bleacher Report - College Football
The college season is again right around the corner, and there is another fresh crop of freshmen that the nation will be watching. This was an amazing class full of incredible athletes. Here are five of them to look for.
1. Julio Jones-WR Alabama. Jones was the nation's top wide receiver prospect, and chose to stay in state. Jones is a physical specimen to say the least. At 6'4'' 215 pounds, he looks more ready for the NFL than big time college football.
As a senior, he caught 16 touchdown passes while racking up 1,181 yards receiving. Jones should be able to crack the starting lineup almost immediately for the Crimson Tide.
2. Darrell Scott- RB Colorado. Scott was the nation's top running back prospect out of California, but instead of choosing USC or UCLA, he chose Colorado. Colorado? A huge surprise when you figure this guy could have gone anywhere in the nation.
Colorado should be counting their blessings right now. At 6'0'' 204 pounds, Scott is the ideal size for a ...
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