While we're nearing the midway point of the 2024 college football season, I currently believe the 2025 iteration of that quarterback to be Garrett Nussmeier from LSU. This is a former highly touted four-star recruit who sat for essentially three seasons behind Max Johnson then Jayden Daniels -- while throwing for 294 yards on 15 completions in the SEC title game against eventual national-title winning Georgia in a relief appearance in 2022 -- and is now operating the Tigers offense like a passer who's gained a wealth of knowledge along the way in college.

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty's 17 rushing touchdowns in six games have him on track for both a historic junior college season and a potential

The Cowboys focused on the trenches in their 2024 NFL Draft, drafting all linemen with their first three picks. However, ESPN has Dallas turning its focus to a key skill position of need, and turning to a local prep product in the 2025 NFL Draft.