When you’re considered one of the top recruits in college football, there’s an expectation level that arrives as soon as you step on campus. And there are 10 true freshmen generating considerable hype ahead of the 2024 season exiting spring sure to bring the buzz in a few months as first-year, impact players.
Given the annual accuracy of 247Sports individual player rankings, it should come as no surprise many of the instant head-turners in March and April were of the five-star variety. Premiere programs expect the blue-chippers to fill roles early and 15 spring practices was more than enough to gather intel on the freshmen who will be marquee talents.