It’s time to unleash the “Freaks.†In anticipation of the fast-approaching 2014 college football season, FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman has compiled his annual list of the top 20 players in the country “who can wow his coaches and teammates.†The ranking is reserved for the players who were simply born with an otherworldly set of athletic ability, such as former Gamecock Jadeveon Clowney.
This year Auburn wide receiver Sammie Coates, who has knack for scoring big-time touchdowns, has been chosen by Feldman as the No. 1 Freak.
Below is a breakdown of the Freaks by position, followed by the top 20 for 2014.
Running Back – 4
Linebacker – 4
Offensive Line – 4
Defensive Line – 4
Wide Receiver – 3
Quarterback – 1
20. Akeem Daniels, RB, Northern Illinois Huskies
19. Kyle Friend, C, Temple Owls
18. Jonathan Truman, LB, Kansas State Wildcats
17. Maurice Falls, LB, East Carolina Pirates
16. Jamil Douglas, OT, Arizona State Sun Devils
15. DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville Cardinals
14. Broderick Snoddy, RB, Georgia Tech
13. Bo Antunovic, OT, Southern Methodist Mustangs
12. Chucky Hunter, DT, TCU Horned Frogs
11. Benardrick McKinney, LB, Mississippi State Bulldogs
10. Raheem Mostert, RB-KR, Purdue Boilermakers
9. Shane Ray, DE, Missouri Tigers
8. Nate Terhune, NT, Kent State Golden Flashes
7. Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia Bulldogs
6. Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor Bears
5. Alvin “Bud†Dupree, DE, Kentucky Wildcats
4. Mike Orakpo, LB, Texas State Bobcats
3. Devon Allen, WR, Oregon Ducks
2. Brandon Scherff, OT, Iowa Hawkeyes
1. Sammie Coates, WR, Auburn Tigers
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