Arizona- Scooby Wright (Linebacker) and Kaleb Tarczewski (Center)
Scooby Wright was one of college's best linebackers last year, and he led Arizona to a BCS bowl and the Pac-12 South Title. Kaleb Tarcewski has never been the number one on Arizona before, but the center will look to make a large impact on the Wildcats this year.
Florida State- Jalen Ramsey (Defensive Back) and Xavier Rathan-Mayes (Guard)
Ramsey is easily the best defensive back in college football. Now with Jameis Winston out of the way, the attention turns to him. Xavier Rathan-Mayes showed what he could do on the basketball court when he burst for 35 against Miami last season, and he will be the Seminoles number one option.
Baylor- Shawn Oakman (Defensive End) and Rico Gathers (Forward)
Both Oakman and Gathers look like freak athletic specimen that would scare you in either sport. Oakman is the most intimidating player in college football, and his athleticism off of the line can be a frightening sight for opposing quarterbacks. Rico Gathers has been a double-double threat for years now in the post at Baylor.
LSU- Leonard Fournette (Running Back) and Ben Simmons (Forward)
This is probably the best combination you will find in the college sports world. Ben Simmons is already considered to be a frontrunner for Player of the Year without even playing a college game yet. On the football field, Fournette has the speed and strength to explode for a touchdown every time he touches the ball.
Oklahoma- Eric Striker (Linebacker) and Buddy Hield (Guard)
Eric Striker is small for his position, but had nine sacks and seventeen tackles for loss last year. Buddy Hield is one of the most fun players to watch as he scores from everywhere on the floor, and he makes the Sooners Final Four material.
Mississippi State- Dak Prescott (Quarterback) and Malik Newman (Guard)
Dak Prescott broke out last year and led an explosive Mississippi State team to the number one spot in the polls. While the basketball Bulldogs will not be number one this year, Newman will frustrate opposing defenses with his explosiveness and shot to match.
Notre Dame- Jaylon Smith (Linebacker) and Demetrius Jackson (Guard)
Jaylon Smith does whatever he is asked on the field. He excels at making plays in the backfield and dropping in coverage. Demetrius Jackson was overshadowed last year by first round draft pick Jerian Grant, but he is ready to break out this year for the Fighting Irish.
