2026 Freshmen to Watch in College Football | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

The 2026 college football season is set to explode with freshman talent, as Athlon Sports’ preseason impact freshman team reveals a stacked class ready to shake up the game. Tennessee’s QB Faizon Brandon leads the charge as the top freshman QB, while Michigan’s Savion Hiter and Alabama’s EJ Crowell are poised to dominate rushing and running games. Don’t sleep on receivers Chris Henry Jr. and Trent Mosley, or defensive standouts like USC’s Luke Wafle and LSU’s Lamar Brown. With elite talent across every position — from linebackers to DBs — this class promises breakout stars, unexpected performances, and teams reshaped by true freshmen. Keep your eyes peeled for the names that could define the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85d7edf1fa76341a