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They got next: 10 true freshmen to watch after 2020 NFL Draft

By Cory Kinnan

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 19: Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after defeating the Washington Huskies 35-31 during their game at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 19: Kayvon Thibodeaux #5 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates after defeating the Washington Huskies 35-31 during their game at Husky Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 7: Garrett Wilson #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 9-yard touchdown pass over the defense of Coby Bryant #7 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 7: Garrett Wilson #5 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 9-yard touchdown pass over the defense of Coby Bryant #7 of the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Honorable Mention:

Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State

In a crowded receiver room at Ohio State that includes the likes of Bijamin Victor, K.J. Hill, Austin Mack, and others, true freshman Garrett Wilson is still making an impact. He has caught 19 passes for 229 yards and four scores on the year from Buckeyes’ quarterback Justin Fields; with Victor, Hill, and Mack all in their last year of eligibility, Wilson will rise to the top of the depth chart next year.

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Wanya Morris, OL, Tennessee

Starting at both right and left tackle for the Tennessee Volunteers this year, Wanya Morris is already a household name in Knoxville. Named to the preseason and midseason freshman All-American lists, Morris is a prospect who could easily rise in this deep class of true freshmen.

Owen Pappoe, LB, Auburn

At 6-1 and 219 pounds, Auburn’s Owen Pappoe may be a bit undersized, but could be the ideal size for the linebacker position in today’s pass-heavy NFL. On the season, Pappoe has recorded two passes defended, two sacks, and two and a half tackles for loss at the second level of the Auburn defense.

Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina

While he has the most impressive passing stats of any true freshman quarterback, Howell has some traits to work on. Nearing 3,000 yards passing on the season, Howell has passed for 29 touchdowns and six interceptions for the Tar Heels, while completing just under 60 percent of his passes.

D.J. Dale, DT, Alabama

Quinnen Nelson, Raekwon Davis, and now D.J. Dale may have next at the interior of the Crimson Tide defensive line. In limited snaps as a true freshman this season, Dale has already tallied a sack and three tackles behind the line of scrimmage for Alabama in 2019.

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