We know you’ve scoured Heisman watchlists and various preseason top-25 lists this month in preparation for the start of fall camp ahead of the 2024 season, but what about the under-the-radar athletes who are potential stars carrying the “boom or bust” label this fall? Not to be confused with X-factors, these players are expected to be game-changers at their positions and will be leaned on to make plays with supreme expectations stacked on their shoulders.
After speaking with various insiders and anonymous assistant coaches around the country, these are the nine players mentioned most often with “boom or bust” potential this season.
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Here are our picks for the players whose production will determine how far their respective teams go this fall in conference championship and the College Football Playoff picture: