Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports The 2016 college football season will shove a variety of young talents into the spotlight, but many freshmen appear ready to handle the attention. All around the country, touted prospects will make their collegiate debuts. Some may hold starting positions, while others will be top backups with the potential of increasing those roles. Not every freshman is ready to contribute right away, though. Consequently, players who took a redshirt in 2015 were considered for the list, and several made the cut. Factors used to determine the order were projected role, immediate upside and recruiting ranking. Credit: 247SportsMichael Jordan Redshirt freshmen will be integral parts of Ohio State’s 2016 campaign, but one first-year player is already on track to start. “Michael Jordan for sure is playing,” head coach Urban Meyer said, per Steve Helwagen of 247Sports. “That’s done.” A 4-star offensive lineman, the 6’7″, 310-pounder is expected to be the Buckeyes’ left guard. Jordan was the second freshman to have the black stripe on his helmet removed. Jordan will probably be the only true freshman starter, though wide receiver Austin Mack may find a spot in the rotation. Share Tweet Youth is a common theme on the Texas…
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