Kenneth Walker III went from back-to-back 579-yard seasons at Wake Forest to finishing second in FBS in rushing with Michigan State.
Kenny Pickett threw more touchdowns in 2021 (42) than he had in four previous years combined (39).
Aidan Hutchinson tallied 4.5 sacks in his first three years, then exploded for 14 sacks as a senior for Michigan.
Those three players are among college football’s breakout stars in the 2021 season. All of them now find themselves among Todd McShay’s top 60 NFL draft prospects.
Who will be this year’s Kenny Pickett? What other transfers and newcomers will burst onto the scene? And will there be another player like Will Anderson Jr.? Our writers break down which players can break out.
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