College football Freaks List 2026: South Carolina WR Nyck Harbor tops a list of 101

Back in the summer of 2005, I was always looking for content in the dead of the offseason. I had an idea. I wanted to dig into the summer training of college football players and spotlight the handful of guys I sometimes heard about who were just different. The “freak” athletes. The guys at whom teammates and coaches marveled. I think the term first became an endearing nickname for Randy Moss and Jevon Kearse.

A Freak? They were the players who could jump ridiculously high or far (usually both) or were able to run exceptionally fast for someone who was 325 pounds or 6-foot-7. Or in the case of one chiseled 240-pound North Carolina linebacker who ran a sub-4.4 40, just how much McDonald’s he ate every day, and yet still could do remarkable things.

I came up with the top 10 “Freaks” in college football. Turns out, people loved it. What I never would’ve imagined is how much the concept would take off. It’s grown and grown. We’ve added new metrics. We’ve had “Freaks Week.” We’ve added videos. My favorite of those was the one of Troy linebacker Kanorris Davis, who had a 42-inch vertical jump, and in the clip, he was vaulting clear over 6-foot Troy punter Will Goggans (a cult hero with Santa Claus beard in the weight room).

I’ve had FCS players, Division II and Division III players. I’m grateful for all the support this project has gotten. I couldn’t do it without the help of strength coaches and SIDs as well as other coaches, trainers and NFL scouts. This year, we have 101 Freaks.

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No. 1: Nyck Harbor, South Carolina, wide receiver

I’ve done this for almost a quarter century, and Harbor was the first back-to-back No. 1 Freak. It took a generational talent like Jeremiah Smith to bump him from the top spot, but Harbor is back at No. 1. To be this big and this blazing fast is truly rare. NFL scouts who came through Columbia this offseason measured him at 6-foot-6, 243 pounds with over 35-inch arms. His wingspan is 82 1/2 inches. He ran a 10.1 in the 100 and 20.20 in the 200 for the Gamecocks track team, where he’s competing in the NCAAs against runners 60 and 70 pounds lighter than him.

Harbor, who just turned 21 in July, has continued to blossom as a receiver. He caught 30 passes last season for a team-leading 618 yards and six TDs. His 20.6 yards per reception ranked third in school history. He finished the season with back-to-back 100-yard receiving games — the first of his career — against Texas A&M and Clemson.

This offseason, Harbor, while weighing in at 235 pounds, topped out at 23.8 mph on the GPS and also measured in at just 5 percent body fat.

No. 2: Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, WR

He’s the best player on this list and in the country. Last year’s top Freak, Smith won’t turn 21 until the day after the regular season ends. His 2,558 receiving yards and 27 TD receptions are the most by any Big Ten receiver in his first two years in college. Last year, he had 87 catches for 1,243 yards and 12 TDs despite everyone knowing he was going to be the focal point of the Buckeyes’ offense.

The 6-3 1/2-inch Smith is bigger than he was last year, weighing 224 pounds. His explosiveness for that size is reminiscent of another Freak WR from South Florida, Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Johnson. In a program stocked with high-level athletes, Smith — a super-sized wideout — ran a 1.44-second 10-yard sprint, fastest in the Buckeyes program.

Smith’s 11-foot broad jump, 38 1/2-inch vertical jump and 23.5 mph on the GPS are rare for a wideout this big. Even more eye-catching is the 6.84-second L-drill time he ran this offseason. Only one player at last year’s NFL combine, Alabama WR Germie Bernard (who is almost 20 pounds lighter), ran a quicker time.

Asked in late July where he feels like he has improved the most athletically over the past year, Smith said it’s in his speed and acceleration. “I feel like I’ve gotten faster from last year,” he said. “I’m just moving a lot better than I was last year and in my freshman year.”

Smith led the country over the past two seasons with 10 catches of at least 50 yards, but don’t be surprised if he’s an even more dangerous big-play man in 2026. He said new Buckeyes receivers coach Cortez Hankton has challenged Smith and the other OSU receivers to focus more on yards after the catch. According to TruMedia, Ohio State’s receivers ranked No. 95 in YAC average.

“That’s really been the biggest emphasis from him,” Smith said. “Making guys miss. … We were sitting watching my cut-ups from the whole season, and it was like, ‘You wanna know something?’ I said ‘What?’ He said, ‘You guys were the worst in the country in YAC.’ (sic) I was shocked by that. We’re doing something every day that pertains to YAC.”

Smith’s also been watching a lot of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja’Marr Chase and Malik Nabers cut-ups to get better at making guys miss.

No. 3: A’Mauri Washington, Oregon, defensive tackle

He came in at No. 4 last year and went on to have a strong season for the Ducks, making a career-high 33 tackles with 4.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 22 pressures and eight passes broken up, which tied for most among all FBS D-linemen. This offseason, Washington trimmed down to 327 pounds from 338 and clocked a 20.7 mph. In addition, he vertical jumped 35 inches, did a back squat with 765 pounds and power cleaned 365. He also did a Hatfield squat with 855 pounds for two reps, video of which went viral.

“We limited even how much A’Mauri can squat now,” coach Dan Lanning told The Athletic in late July. “He can probably squat more than we’re even putting on the bar. He’s strong enough.”

Lanning, who coached at Alabama and Georgia among other places, said Washington’s explosiveness reminds him of former Georgia first-round 300-plus pounders Jalen Carter and Devonte Wyatt (4.77 40 at 304 pounds at the NFL combine).

“A’Mauri’s get-off is crazy fast. I’ve never seen nothing like it,” said Ducks defensive end Teitum Tuioti. “I’m a firm believer that if we had a 5-yard dash on our whole team that he probably would win it.”

If I’m counting my plates right (and they’re 45s), this is Oregon defensive lineman A’Mauri Washington (@MauriWashington) squatting 855 pounds. Twice. #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/ezs040Kuym

— Ryan Clarke (@RyanTClarke) July 24, 2026

No. 4: Jackson Cantwell, Miami, offensive tackle

His father, Christian Cantwell, is a five-time world champion and won a silver medal in the shot put at the 2008 Olympic Games. His mother, Teri (Steer) Cantwell, was a two-time NCAA shot put champion at SMU and also competed in the Olympics. Jackson, not shockingly, was one of the most gifted shot putters and discus throwers in the world at his age. In 2024, he set the national high school record for sophomores throwing the shot put (almost 75 feet).

The younger Cantwell’s power and explosiveness are mind-blowing. At 15, he bench pressed 405 pounds for four reps, vertical jumped 31 inches and broad jumped 8-10 — at 6-8, 300 pounds. At 16, he bench pressed 505 pounds and did a close-grip bench with 475.

As a five-star recruit last year, Cantwell became the first O-lineman to win Gatorade National Player of the Year honors. The 6-8, 330-pounder’s expected to be the Canes’ starting left tackle this fall. The power numbers that he has produced since arriving at UM have shown just what a Freak athlete he is. His Peak Power output is 9,461 watts. For context: Francis Mauigoa (No. 16 last year and the 10th pick in the 2026 NFL draft) measured out at 9,273 watts last year as a junior. Mauigoa’s 9,273 was by far the most on the Miami team in 2025, almost 1,000 watts more than the next player. Cantwell’s max velocity is 17.3 mph, which is close to Mauigoa’s 17.6 in his final season at UM.

No. 5: Jayden Woods, Florida, edge

He was No. 40 on the Freaks List last year before his terrific debut season, making 3.5 sacks, five TFLs and one INT as a freshman. New coach Jon Sumrall raves about him: “He’s a baller. He’s strong, runs a legit 4.4. He’s really an unbelievable kid. He’s just a special, unique human.”

Last year, the former Kansas 6A state champion in shot put and discus broad jumped 10-5, vertical jumped 33.5 inches and ran a shuttle time of 4.28 not long after arriving at Florida. He squatted 555 pounds and power cleaned 365. Now 6-3, 250, Woods has taken his Freakishness to another level. He power cleaned 405 pounds a few weeks ago. He ran 20.6 mph on the GPS and bench pressed 385. Sumrall said Woods is so powerful that he could go heavier, but coaches capped him at 600 pounds on the squat and 405 on the clean.

No. 6: Arion Carter, Tennessee, linebacker

He was in the top 12 on the Freaks List last year, and he’s moving up after improving his vert a few inches to 42 1/2 and upping his bench press to 400 pounds (up 75 pounds). The former high school 300-meter hurdle standout also recently clocked a 21.7 mph on the GPS (up from 21.2 last year). The 6-1, 238-pounder is a great student who has been on the SEC Academic Honor Roll each of the previous three seasons. He is also an All-SEC player and team captain who last year led the conference in tackles per game with 7.6.

No. 7: Kemari Copeland, Virginia Tech, DT

No. 23 on last year’s Freaks List, Copeland was a bright spot for the Hokies in 2025, posting 48 tackles with 7.5 TFLs, a team-high 4.5 sacks and an interception. Two years ago when Copeland first arrived from junior college, video of him squatting 605 pounds for 10 reps went viral.

This offseason, the 6-2, 290-pound senior set a program record when he benched 510 pounds. He also improved his back squat to 735 pounds and clocked 20.2 mph on the GPS. He did a triple broad jump of 27 feet, 7 inches and ran a 4.64 shuttle, which would’ve bested the 4.68 that Baylor’s Jackie Marshall did to post the top shuttle time for a defensive tackle in February’s NFL combine.

No. 8: Kade Pieper, Iowa, offensive lineman

It’s almost a given that we’re going to have a Hawkeye O-lineman on here. The 6-3, 298-pound former Nebraska state champion shot putter was named a first-team All-American last year by PFF after starting 13 games at right guard in 2025. Last year, Pieper came in at No. 22 on the Freaks List after setting an Iowa record (4.13) for fastest short shuttle among offensive guards. Among guards, he also posted the vertical jump record at 37.4 and the best 10-yard dash at 1.52. This offseason, he set the program record for heaviest squat by a guard, doing 680 pounds.

“He was a developmental guy who has grown a lot since he got to our place,” coach Kirk Ferentz said. “He’s just a very good athlete who is very attentive and he’s got some physical gifts that are hard to teach. I can’t say enough good things about him. He’s just a great young guy.”

No. 9: Emmanuel Okoye, Cal, edge

A product of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, Okoye was discovered by former Giants star Osi Umenyiora in 2022 before he participated in NFL Africa’s talent identification camp in Ghana that same year. Tennessee signed Okoye in 2023, and he began his career at tight end. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in camp before the 2024 season and switched to defense last year, where he played in eight games and made one tackle.

Okoye is an intriguing prospect for new Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi, a former D-line coach who has seen more than his share of Freaky linemen. Okoye is 6-4, 247 pounds with just 8 percent body fat. He bench pressed 405 pounds, squatted 500 and cleaned 365. He vertical jumped 42 inches, broad jumped 11 feet and hit 21.5 mph on the GPS.

“He is an absolute freak,” Lupoi said. “Those numbers are 100 percent verified and accurate.”

No. 10: Colin Simmons, Texas, edge

The 2025 First-Team All-SEC pick, the conference’s sack leader (12) in 2025, has 21 sacks in his first two seasons at UT — the most ever by a Longhorn in his first two years on campus. At 6-3, 246, with just nine percent body fat, Simmons is pound-for-pound the most explosive player on the Longhorns’ roster, according to Texas’ Director of Player Performance Torre Becton. This offseason, Simmons performed a 335-pound power clean with a bar velocity of a 1.4 meters per second, something Becton says is incredibly rare explosion with that much weight in that lift. His 65 cm (25.6 inches) jump on an elite form and countermovement force plate is exceptional and demonstrates his world-class explosiveness and reactive strength as well.

Simmons’ motor is just as impressive as his explosiveness. Here’s a testament to that. He’s been clocked at 20.22 mph, including in last year’s Red River Rivalry win over Oklahoma, when he hit 19.2 mph in the fourth quarter of that game. His off-the-field efforts also stand out. The 20-year-old runs a foundation (Clay’s Color Crew — named for his brother Clayton, who has autism) with his mother, Monica McCarley, supporting kids with autism and on the spectrum through color and community.

No. 11: Devon Jackson, Oregon, LB

This is the fastest linebacker in college football. The Omaha, Nebraska native made 41 tackles for the Ducks in 2025 after making 47 tackles and three TFLs in 2024. Jackson won the 100- and 200-meter state titles in Nebraska, running 10.54 and 21.63. The 6-2, 235-pounder ran a blistering 24 mph on the GPS this offseason, which is the fastest time The Athletic has heard about from a college football player. Jackson also vertical jumped 40 inches and did a back squat of 675 pounds.

No. 12: Micahi Danzy, FSU, WR

He came in at No. 68 last year and emerged as one of the most dynamic players in college football. Danzy’s blazing speed had rival defensive coordinators sweating, as he averaged 42.2 yards on his six TDs last season. He caught 27 passes for 571 yards and three TDs and gained 216 more yards on 12 carries with three TDs.

Danzy, who came in at about 185 pounds on his 6-1 frame in 2024, is now around 200 pounds. This summer, he cleaned 335 pounds. Danzy’s also one of the top sprinters in college sports as an elite 400-meter man. At the ACC outdoor track championship meet last year, Danzy ran the 400 in 44.38, setting an ACC and FSU record. Danzy, who made first-team All-ACC in track as a freshman, was the national leader going into the NCAA track and field championships and ninth in the world. Danzy hits a 23 mph on Catapult, and Noles coaches point out that he does it in football situations, not speed work. He’s really strong too.

No. 13: Jackson Lloyd, Alabama, OT

The former five-star recruit got into five games as a freshman last year and is now the Tide’s projected starter at left tackle. Lloyd, who also excelled at baseball and basketball as a high schooler in Northern California, is an intriguing talent and is still just 19. He’s 6-7 and 317 pounds with just 18 percent body fat, and he has already bench pressed 505 pounds and squatted 760. He has power cleaned 365, vertical jumped 33 inches and broad jumped 9-6.

No. 14: Dylan Stewart, South Carolina, edge

A second-team All-SEC player in 2025, the 20-year-old is as talented as any D-lineman in college football. In 11 games last year, he had 12 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, eight QB hurries and three forced fumbles. In 2024, Stewart had 10.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks and forced three fumbles as a freshman. The 6-6, 250-pounder, who has hit 22 mph on the GPS, was measured at just 8 percent body fat this summer.

No. 15: Trevion Traylor, Central Arkansas, DT

This school keeps churning out Freaks. The 6-0, 280-pound Traylor, a former state wrestling champ, is the latest. Last year, he had 41 tackles, eight TFLs and a sack. He vertical jumped 38 inches (higher than any defensive tackle has ever jumped at the NFL combine). He clocked a 4.80 40, squatted 700 pounds, power cleaned 385 and did 27 reps of 225 on the bench. He also had a top speed of 20.5 mph and timed a 4.50 shuttle run, which would’ve easily been the fastest time by a DT at last year’s NFL combine.

No. 16: Donnie Smith, Troy, bandit

The former No. 1-ranked junior college linebacker in the country, Smith tore up the Sun Belt in his debut season in 2025, leading the conference with 11 sacks to go along with 13.5 TFLs, seven QB hurries and 44 tackles. The 6-4, 234-pound senior does a lot of his damage thanks to his explosiveness. That’s evidenced by his 40-inch vertical jump and 11-foot broad jump this offseason, as well as his squatting 500 pounds and consistently topping 21 mph on the GPS.

No. 17: Darren Agu, New Mexico, defensive end

The edge rusher from England missed the first two games last year with a visa issue. Agu, who started his career at Vanderbilt, watched the opener against Michigan with his girlfriend holding the phone in front of a laptop screen for him. He finished the season with 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass breakup. At 6-5 1/2, 252 pounds, Agu is an elite athlete. He benched 385 this offseason, broad jumped 10-8, hit 11-3 on his vertical jump, did a triple broad jump of 32 feet, 3 inches and clocked 1.61 seconds in his 10-yard split.

No. 18: Jayden “Duke” Scott, NC State, running back

Longtime Wolfpack strength coach Dantonio “Thunder” Burnette predicted big things from Scott last year, when he made his debut on the Freaks List. The 5-10, 223-pound sophomore ran all over Georgia Tech, going for 196 yards, and later ran for 94 in the bowl romp over Memphis. It feels like this guy is just getting warmed up with top rusher Hollywood Smothers off to Texas. Scott has packed on 10 more pounds since last year but still is running a 4.35 40, with a 1.42 10-yard split, and upped his vertical jump to 38 1/2 inches. He cleaned 405 pounds this offseason, a huge amount for a running back. In addition, he back squatted 575 pounds and did 20 reps of 225 pounds on the bench.

No. 19: D’Andre Hardeman Jr., Rice, RB

The son of former Texas A&M star Tiki Hardeman ran for 325 yards as a freshman last year and has one of the most impressive testing numbers of anyone on this list. The 5-8, 200-pound sophomore benched 225 pounds 34 times. For context: Only one player at the 2026 NFL combine benched that weight more times, and that player, 308-pound Kentucky D-lineman David Gusta, weighed over 100 pounds more. Hardeman, who has eight percent body fat, also squatted over 600 pounds and was clocked at 21.3 mph during drills in the spring.

No. 20: Sammy Brown, Clemson, LB

He’s been as advertised, living up to his lofty recruiting hype. First, he won ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after making 87 tackles, 11.5 TFLs and five sacks. Last year, he led the team with 107 tackles (13.5 for loss) and posted 5.0 sacks, seven pass breakups and an INT. The 6-2, 235-pounder is really strong, squatting 600 pounds, benching 385, broad jumping 10-7 and vertical jumping 38 inches. He ran a blazing 4.41 40. Even more impressive: The aspiring pediatrician, who is majoring in biological sciences, has a 3.86 GPA.

No. 21: KJ Duff, Rutgers, WR

One of the most impressive players the Scarlet Knights have ever had, the 6-6, 225-pounder is coming off a breakout sophomore season in which he made 60 catches for 1,084 yards and seven TDs. He also led the country with 22 contested catches, according to PFF. This summer, Duff ran a 4.16 shuttle time, which backed up some impressive agility. He did a 10-3 broad jump.

Duff also made a case for his teammate linebacker Kamar Archie to be on the Freaks List. “We call him mini-Ray Lewis,” Duff said. “He came in as a freshman all rocked up, throwing 225 around, broad jumping out of the jump.”

No. 22: McKale Boley, Virginia, OT

The son of Super Bowl champion linebacker Michael Boley, McKale has had an outstanding career at UVA and looks like he’s going to have a promising one in the NFL. At 6-5 1/2, 330 pounds, the younger Boley broad jumped 9 feet, 3 1/2 inches this offseason. He’s also hit 19.12 mph on the GPS and clocked a 4.50 in the 5-10-5 shuttle (that would have topped the best time by any O-lineman at this year’s NFL combine by .04 seconds) and 7.60 in the 3-cone drill.

No. 23: Daniel Hill, Alabama, RB

Hill, who won’t turn 21 until the week before the Iron Bowl, is a huge back with exceptional power and excellent burst. In high school, he ran away with the Mississippi state 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles titles, winning the 110 by almost half a second and the 300 by almost a second and a half — despite weighing almost 230 pounds.

Last year, Hill was a good all-purpose weapon for the Tide, rushing 75 times for 284 yards and six touchdowns, plus adding 28 catches for 203 yards and another TD. This offseason, Hill, now 6-1, 237 pounds, bench pressed 485 pounds, squatted 800 and power cleaned 375. He also vertical jumped 38 inches and broad jumped 10-4.

No. 24: Francis Brewu, Notre Dame, DT

A powerhouse who came in at No. 24 last year while playing at Pitt, Brewu had remarkable numbers, especially for being 19 years old at the time: squatting 685 pounds, bench pressing 475 and vertical jumping 33 inches at 280 pounds. He also was a force on the field, making 36 tackles and seven TFLs for the Panthers in his sophomore season. He’s since moved on to South Bend, where he’s up to 294 pounds and is now benching 500 pounds, the testing number he is most proud of. The Irish have some freaky players on their defense; another who merited consideration is Jaylen Sneed, a 225-pound linebacker who vertical jumped 38 1/2 inches and broad jumped 10-3 this summer.

No. 25: Tony Rojas, Penn State, LB

He was No. 30 last year before a nightmarish season for the Nittany Lions. The standout linebacker tore his ACL in late September, ending his season. Rojas made 25 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and two sacks in four games. But he says he now feels even faster and stronger. Given how explosive he was before the injury, that’s really saying something. He clocked a 4.37 40 last offseason to go with a 10-5 broad jump and hit 22.5 mph on the GPS. This offseason, he improved his bench press to 385 pounds and did a 36-inch vertical jump and got back to running over 22 mph at 240 pounds.

No. 26: Da’Shawn Womack, Auburn, DE

The 6-5, 260-pound former five-star recruit is on his third SEC program after stops at LSU and Ole Miss. Last year for the Rebels, Womack, who has tremendous speed, had career highs in tackles with 27 and TFLs with 4.5 to go with two sacks. This offseason, he clocked 21.6 mph on the GPS, squatted 565 pounds and bench pressed 350.

No. 27: Kahmari Brown, Iowa, DL

A second-team FCS All-American last year at Elon, Brown led the CAA program with 16 TFLs, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and eight QB hurries. This offseason, the 6-2, 258-pound Brown, a former high school running back in North Carolina, broad jumped 10-3, vertical jumped 40.2 inches and was timed at 1.56 in his 10-yard split. All exceptional numbers for a nearly 260-pound edge rusher.

No. 28: Chase Mason, South Dakota State, quarterback

The Jackrabbits went 8-1 after he took over as the starting QB. He connected on 65 percent of his passes for 2,005 yards and 15 touchdowns against four interceptions. He also ran for six TDs and 174 yards. The 6-4 1/2, 240-pounder with just 10 percent body fat is one of the most impressive athletes among QBs nationally. He vertical jumped 40 inches this offseason and was clocked at 22.7 mph on the Catapult system. He can launch a football 82 yards.

No. 29: Brenten “Inky” Jones, Ohio State, DB

The Buckeyes have walk-ons who are Freaks. Last summer, both Jeremiah Smith and Sonny Styles stumped for Inky to be on this list. And with the numbers this guy keeps putting up, he definitely belongs on here. At 6-2, 216 pounds, Jones is a giant corner and gunner on special teams. He is a product of the Buckeyes program. His top end speed is 23.52 mph. Jones, a standout basketball player in high school who set his school’s record in the 400, broad jumped 11 feet this offseason and clocked a 1.47 10-yard split. He bench pressed 385 pounds and squatted 555.

No. 30: Desmeal Leigh, Youngstown State, OL

NFL Draft fans, learn this name now. A former lacrosse and basketball standout in high school, Leigh has started the last 38 games at left tackle. Last year, he was a second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference pick. He’s turned down a lot of money to stay at Youngstown. At 6-6 1/2, 329 pounds, Leigh has 36-inch arms and a 7-1 wingspan. This offseason, he back-squatted 505 pounds, front squatted 390, bench pressed 385 and was clocked at 16.7 MPH in practice with pads on. Last year, he ran a 4.9 40. His athleticism from his hoops and lax background shows up on the field, maybe even more so than his testing numbers, in his uncanny ability to recover from tricky situations, which is a gift for an O-lineman.

No. 31: Anto Saka, Texas A&M, edge

He was No. 56 last year after adding 15 pounds to bulk up to 260 on his 6-4 frame. His explosive numbers included a 36 1/2 vertical jump and a 10-4 broad jump. The former high school sprinter, who had 12 sacks and three forced fumbles in the past three seasons combined at Northwestern, showed off his speed in College Station, clocking 21.9 mph on the GPS. Now, at 254 pounds with just 8.2 percent body fat, Saka is very strong. He bench pressed 370, cleaned 345 and squatted 565 this summer. Saka is the freakiest of a very gifted D-line room. Marco Jones, a 263-pound defensive end, hit 20.6 mph on the GPS and bench pressed 425, while 290-pound defensive tackle DJ Hicks hit 19.4 mph and benched 405. DT Angelo McCullom, 320 pounds, benched 470, squatted 655 and hit 18.2 mph.

No. 32: London Humphreys, Georgia, WR

Humphreys is a terrific all-around athlete with great track bloodlines. His dad, Clark, was an All-American pole vaulter at Auburn, and his mom, Erin, was an All-American decathlete. The younger Humphreys excelled as a baseball player and once broke Jalen Ramsey’s Tennessee regional record in the 200-meter dash by going 21.73. He had 18 catches for 276 yards and three TDs in 2025, but he is being counted on to play a much bigger role in this offense. The 6-2, 200-pound Humphreys put up a jaw-dropping 11-5 broad jump this summer. He also vertical jumped 35 1/2 inches and power cleaned 315 pounds.

No. 33: LJ McCray, Florida, edge

The former five-star recruit has made huge strides this offseason. The 6-7, 270-pounder improved his top-end speed from 18.5 mph to 20.31 mph and added 21 pounds of lean muscle mass, according to Florida strength coach Rusty Whitt. He also power cleaned 365 pounds, which, for a guy as tall as McCray, is extremely impressive. The junior played only four snaps last year, with one QB hurry, before suffering a season-ending broken foot against USF. The new Gators staff is excited about McCray’s development, which figures to bode well for the defense.

No. 34: Sahir West, UCLA, DL

Arguably the most talented of the JMU transfers Bob Chesney brought with him to Westwood, the junior (whom Chesney had originally recruited to Holy Cross when he was head coach there) had a dominant season in 2025, earning Sun Belt Freshman of the Year honors after making 14 TFLs, seven sacks, four pass breakups and 45 tackles. The 6-3, 281-pound West ran a hand-timed 4.78 40 this offseason and also squatted 600 pounds.

No. 35: Brett Eskildsen, Penn State, WR

Matt Campbell brought some terrific players with him from Ames. Eskildsen, a 6-1, 205-pound wideout who caught 30 passes for 526 yards and five TDs last season, is one of them. The former high school track star was one of the Big 12’s top big-play men in 2025, averaging 17.5 yards per reception (second-best in the Big 12). Eskildsen vertical jumped 40 inches this offseason to go with an 11-foot broad jump and a 325-pound bench press, and he also hit 23.1 mph on the GPS.

 

No. 36: LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina, QB

At times, Sellers looks like Superman on the field. Clemson had a D-line full of NFL talent, and Sellers ran around and through each of them two years ago in a big road win for the Gamecocks against their arch-rival. He took home SEC Freshman of the Year honors in 2024 after he completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 TDs and seven INTs to go with 674 rushing yards and seven more TDs. Last year, with an offensive coordinator change, Sellers wasn’t quite as sharp, but with Kendal Briles taking over, Sellers is expected to bounce back. The 6-3, 235-pound Sellers, who is down a few pounds, dropped his body fat from 7 percent to 6 percent this offseason. He also topped 22 mph on the GPS.

No. 37: Zach Lutmer, Iowa, DB

The Hawkeyes have a remarkable DB pedigree, and the 6-1, 203-pound Lutmer is next in the pipeline. He was a second-team All-Big Ten pick last season after making 71 tackles with 5.5 TFLs and three interceptions. This offseason, Lutmer showed off his elite agility by clocking a 3.81-second shuttle time, setting a new record for Hawkeye DBs — especially impressive considering the program has produced the likes of Cooper DeJean, Micah Hyde, Josh Jackson, Desmond King and Bob Sanders. That 3.81 would match the fastest shuttle time ever recorded at the NFL combine, which Brandin Cooks ran in 2014. Lutmer also did a 41.9-inch vertical jump and squatted 575 pounds.

No. 38: Ryan Coleman-Williams, Alabama, WR

He burst onto the national scene in 2024 as a 17-year-old freshman who skipped his senior year of high school. He made big play after big play in a Saturday night showdown against Georgia, when he went for six catches for 177 yards and a touchdown in a 41-34 win.

Coleman-Williams had a disappointing sophomore year, though he still caught 49 passes for 689 yards and four touchdowns. By all accounts, he’s had a fantastic offseason and seems primed for a big season. He’s up to 185 pounds on his 6-0 frame after arriving in Tuscaloosa at 160. He improved his squat to 465 and his power clean to 295. His jump numbers are elite (44-inch vertical, an 11-2 broad jump) and he hit 23.1 mph on the GPS.

No. 39: Anthony Smith, Minnesota, edge

A first-team All-Big Ten player, the 6-6, 285-pound Smith had 17.5 TFLs and a Big Ten-best 12.5 sacks and also broke up three passes. The former standout high school basketball player, who also excelled in track as a shot putter and discus thrower, Smith is his teammates’ pick for the biggest Freak in the program. He ran 21 mph and vertical jumped 34 inches. The testing number Smith is most proud of is his shuttle time, which he clocked in the high 4.1s, crediting his basketball background. He’s also fond of other sports like soccer, tennis and ping-pong.

“I give a lot of credit to my mom, who put me into a lot of random sports and just said ‘try it,’ and I think that’s where I think I got all my athleticism from,” Smith said.

No. 40: Kaden Feagin, Illinois, tight end

Two years ago, he was No. 23 on the Freaks List after the then-6-3, 253-pound 20-year-old running back vertical jumped 39 inches, broad jumped 10-6 1/2 and clocked 20.3 mph running away from the Minnesota defense on a 54-yard touchdown reception in 2023.

Feagin is a 260-pound tight end who bench pressed 415 pounds and also hit more than 21 mph on the GPS this offseason. Last season, while still at running back, he had 122 carries for 507 yards and seven rushing TDs to go with 16 catches for 188 yards and two more TDs.

“Kaden is a rare athlete,” said Illini strength coach Tank Wright. “You don’t coach many 6-foot-3, 260-pound tight end/backs who can move the way he does, but talent isn’t what separates him. His competitive edge, leadership, consistency, discipline and everyday coachability are what our Fighting Illini football program is all about.”

Wideout Jayshon Platt was close to making this year’s list. The 6-1, 190-pound transfer from FAU did five reps on the bench with 315 and ran 22.5 mph.

No. 41: Colby Cronk, NC State, DL

The redshirt freshman nicknamed Crash arrived in Raleigh with an impressive level of power and explosiveness. He was a Florida state champion in the shot put and a runner-up in the discus. He reported at 260 pounds last year but is now 285 pounds on his 6-3 frame. This summer, he broke a program record by power cleaning 410 pounds. He bench pressed 420 pounds, vertical jumped 35.6 inches, broad jumped 9-6, clocked a 4.80 40, a 4.30 shuttle and had a 1.60-second 10-yard split.

No. 42: CJ Doggette Jr., FAU, DT

After stints at Cincinnati and Ohio, Doggette had seven TFLs and four sacks last season. At 6-2, 277, Doggette boasts an impressive combination of strength and speed. This offseason, he bench pressed 500 pounds, did 38 reps on the bench with 225 pounds and squatted 615. Better yet, he ran a 4.75 40.

No. 43: Jordan Walker, Georgia Tech, DE

Walker doesn’t seem like he started his career as a walk-on. He’s a former team captain at Rutgers who had 9.5 TFLs and five sacks over the past two seasons. He was nominated for the 2025 Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes the nation’s best player who began his career as a walk-on. The former high school wideout didn’t get to play much as a senior because of a COVID-19-shortened season. He’s now 6-4, 280. This offseason, he hit 20.58 mph on the GPS, back-squatted 645 pounds, bench pressed 445 and power cleaned 375.

No. 44: Makilan Thomas, Virginia, OL

A standout at Arkansas State, Thomas transferred to Virginia before last season but broke his foot two days into camp. The 6-2 1/2, 320-pounder has had an excellent offseason, showcasing some impressive strength and athleticism, especially for his size. He did 480 pounds on a close-grip bench press and back-squatted 600 pounds for three reps with every rep faster than 0.60 m/s.

He vertical jumped 30 1/2 inches and broad jumped 9-2. His 4.38 shuttle time would’ve been the fastest by any O-lineman at the NFL combine in the past three years. His 7.59 3-cone is also quite good. In addition, he hit 18.43 mph on the GPS.

No. 45: Chris D’Appolonia, Syracuse, LB

A Freaks Lister last year while at Toledo, where he became a third-team All-MAC selection after making 68 tackles and 3.5 TFLs in 2025, the 6-3, 240-pounder vertical jumped 37 inches (up from 34 1/2 inches last year) and had a top speed of 21.67 mph this offseason. He also bench pressed 375 pounds (up 20 pounds), squatted 565 and cleaned 325.

No. 46: Junior Poyser, Wisconsin, DT

The Ontario native made third-team All-MAC last year at Buffalo after recording 31 tackles and 5.5 sacks. At 6-2, 325, Poyser moves surprisingly well. He ran a 4.55 shuttle time this summer, which would’ve been the fastest among defensive tackles at the 2026 NFL combine. He also vertical jumped 31 inches, broad jumped 9-0 and did 30 reps on the bench with 225, which would’ve tied for second at the combine among DTs.

No. 47: Jaylen Lewis, WKU, safety

The 5-11, 190-pounder led the Hilltoppers in tackles last year with 74 and added three INTs. He was at his best when they faced LSU, as he made 15 tackles (10 solo). This offseason, he vertical-jumped 41 inches, clocked a 1.53 10-yard split and hit 22.9 mph on the GPS.  The only other WKU players who strength coach Jason Veltkamp has had hit that top speed were Upton Stout and Malachi Corley, who were selected in the third round of the 2025 and 2024 NFL drafts, respectively.

No. 48: Byrum Brown, Auburn, QB

The former USF QB made the Freaks List last year. The 6-3, 235-pounder improved his bench press to 315 pounds from 300 and is still squatting 600 pounds, a hefty load for any QB, while also hitting 22.5 mph on the GPS. A 32-game starter for USF, Brown is being counted on to do more big things for the Tigers after following coach Alex Golesh to Auburn. He hit on 66.3 percent of his passes for 3,158 yards in 2025 with 28 TDs and 7 INTs, in addition to running for 1,008 yards and 14 TDs in Golesh’s fast-paced attack.

No. 49: Deuce Alexander, Ole Miss, WR

The son of former NFL WR Hilton Alexander had a strong first season with the Rebels in 2025 after transferring from Wake Forest, making 44 catches for 684 yards and two TDs and rushing for 122 yards on 19 carries. The 6-0, 180-pound former high school track star, who excelled in the 200- and 400-meter dashes, hit over 23 mph on the GPS and is the fastest man Ole Miss has.

“It’s the highest speed we’ve had here and have only seen maybe 2-3 players hit that speed in my entire career,” said Paul Constantine, the strength coach who also has worked with the Atlanta Falcons, Alabama, Indiana and Baylor.  “Deuce’s acceleration is 8.00m/s (squared) at 10 yards, which is on par with Olympic sprinters. He also has a trap bar deadlift of 500 pounds, nearly 3X his body weight (2.89 to be exact).”

No. 50: Bryce Young, Notre Dame, DL

The son of former ND and San Francisco 49ers great Bryant Young and former Irish track star Kristin Young was No. 44 on the Freaks List last year. At 6-6, 260 pounds (down 10 from last year), Young made a big jump in his broad jump (literally) from 9-5 to 10-2. His vertical improved to 35 inches. His lifting numbers didn’t drop despite the weight loss; he squatted 455 to go with a 335-pound bench and 335-pound clean. On the field in 2025, he had 20 tackles, two sacks and four QB hurries. As a freshman in 2024, he blocked three kicks and made 23 tackles.

No. 51: Marcus Bleazard, Navy, LB

For the past few years, Navy NT Landon Robinson has been a fixture on the Freaks List, but he’s off to the NFL. The Middies are still well-represented here. Two other Navy standouts, DT Griffen Willis (485-pound bench to go with a 30-inch vert) and SB Michael Barrow (benches almost double his weight and vertical jumped 36 inches), got strong consideration, but Bleazard, who had two TFLs last season, was the guy we couldn’t leave off. At 6-0, 224, he bench pressed 385 pounds, back squatted 545 and hit 40.6 inches on the vertical jump.

No. 52: Antoine Deslauriers, Syracuse, LB

The hulking Canadian burst onto the scene last year when pictures of his eye-popping physique started to go viral on social media. The 6-1, 235-pounder backed up the buzz when he became the first true freshman in Syracuse history to lead the team in tackles with 60. He also had 2.5 TFLs, two pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Deslauriers bench pressed 390 pounds this offseason, squatted 500, vertical jumped 34 inches and hit 21.48 mph on the GPS. A third Orange linebacker almost made the Freaks List this year: 6-4, 222-pound junior Jamie Tremble, a converted tight end, hit 23 mph on the GPS to go with a 36-inch vert, 330-pound bench and 475-pound squat.

No. 53: Abu Sama, Wisconsin, RB

Sama ran for 732 yards and five touchdowns on 140 carries for Iowa State last season before transferring to Wisconsin. Sama won two state long jump titles in high school in Iowa and is a state record holder (24-10). The 5-11, 211-pounder has impressed his new teammates with his athleticism. He benched 225 pounds 25 times. He’s topped 23 mph on the Catapult. He also broad jumped 10-7, ran a 4.44 40-yard dash and was electronically timed at 1.45 seconds in his 10-yard split.

No. 54: Bray Hubbard, Alabama, safety

Last year, Hubbard earned second-team All-America honors from the AFCA as part of a superb secondary after he made four interceptions, 79 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and two sacks, plus a team-high six pass breakups and three forced fumbles. At 6-2, 218, Hubbard’s athleticism is impressive. He bench pressed 430 pounds, squatted 620 and power cleaned 365. He also vertical jumped 39 inches, broad jumped 10-6 and clocked 21.8 mph on the GPS.

No. 55: Jeremiah Hasley, Duke, TE

He’s made huge improvements since coming to Duke in the summer of 2022. Hasley has added 18 pounds to his current 6-3 1/2, 251-pound frame, and he’s added almost eight inches to his vertical jump (now 37 inches). His L-drill time this offseason was 7.23 seconds (improved from 7.69) and his shuttle time is 4.28 (improved from 4.59).

His 10-yard split of 1.59 (improved from 1.70) would’ve only been topped by Oregon’s super freak Kenyon Sadiq at last year’s combine. His bench press is 425 pounds, up 95 pounds since arriving at Duke. He bounced back from a season-ending knee injury in 2024 to make 40 receptions for 454 yards and six TDs.

“He has battled his way back better than ever,” Duke strength coach David Feeley said. “This dude is tough.”

No. 56: Sully Burns, Texas State, OT

He began his career at Tulane in 2022 and played in the Green Wave’s Cotton Bowl win against USC. Last year, Burns started all 13 games at right tackle for one of the nation’s most prolific offenses. The 6-7, 325-pound fifth-year lineman has impressive explosiveness. This offseason, he broad jumped 9-8 to go with a 415-pound clean and 355 push press. Teammate Chancellor Owens, a 6-3, 295-pound DT, also drew strong consideration. This summer, Owens set the program record by squatting 655 pounds and bench pressing 430.

No. 57: Mandrell Desir, FSU, DL

A three-star recruit from Miami, Desir had a terrific freshman season with 30 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Only Noles legend Ron Simmons and future first-rounder Brian Burns had more sacks as true freshmen. The 6-4, 270-pound Desir, whose twin brother Darryll is also an FSU D-lineman (and a little smaller), bench pressed 405 pounds this offseason and squatted 515. Desir also consistently hits 20.2 mph on the GPS.

No. 58: Zac Crews, Montana State, DE

Crews, a former high school QB, played a key role in a stacked defensive end rotation for the FCS national champions, making 38 tackles (8.5 for a loss) and six sacks, with two forced fumbles. At 6-4, 245, Crews is expected to have a breakout season. He bench pressed 400 pounds, cleaned 380, squatted 500, vertical jumped 40 inches and broad jumped 10-0 this summer.

No. 59: Hayden Hansen, Oklahoma, TE

The Sooners drastically upgraded this position with Hansen and two other transfers, plus new position coach Jason Witten. Hansen was a three-year starter at Florida and made 30 catches for 254 yards last season. The 6-7 1/2, 270-pounder is a huge target but also a great athlete who is good at the top of a route and has impressive ability to sink his hips. He moves like a much smaller man. This summer, he topped 20 mph on the GPS and clocked very fast times in the shuttle (4.30) and in the 3-cone drill (7.25). Both of those times would’ve been second fastest among the tight ends at the 2026 NFL combine.

No. 60: Braydin Ward, Marshall, edge

The Thundering Herd have a couple of strong Freaks candidates on their D-line; Kentucky transfer Kenyatta Hardge, a 6-2, 300-pounder who back squatted 710 pounds and clocked a 5.18 40, also got consideration. The 6-5, 264-pound Ward, a junior, is an intriguing talent. He made a lot of big plays for Tony Gibson’s defense, recording 6.5 TFLs with five sacks and four forced fumbles before getting hurt in late October against Coastal Carolina. This summer, Ward clocked a 4.61 40 and vertical jumped 34 inches. He power cleaned 330 and back squatted 550 pounds.

No. 61: Shadre Hurst, Houston, offensive guard

One of the country’s top graded guards, per PFF, the 6-2, 295-pounder was on the Freaks List last year as a player at Tulane. A former Georgia 5A state heavyweight wrestling champion, he was the lowest-ranked recruit in Tulane’s 2022 recruiting class and has proven to be a great find. Last year, Hurst power-cleaned 375 pounds, but then-head coach Jon Sumrall told us they cut him off: “He could’ve gone way more.” This offseason, Hurst has gone way more. He’s improved his bench press from 450 pounds to 475 and his squat from 600 to 655.

No. 62: Ben Roberts, Texas Tech, LB

The Red Raiders lost many terrific players from last season’s defense, but Roberts — the Most Outstanding Player in the Big 12 title game — is back. The 6-3, 245-pounder might be the strongest linebacker in college football. He’s had an outstanding offseason, recently power cleaning 405 pounds. He squatted 700 pounds and bench pressed 405. He’s also hit 21.0 mph on the GPS.

No. 63: Anthonie Knapp, Notre Dame, OT

The 6-4, 304-pounder started 27 games in his first two seasons after arriving as a three-star recruit. He was Notre Dame’s left tackle in 2025. Knapp improved his athleticism this offseason, hitting a 33-inch vertical jump as well as a 9-2 broad jump. He cleaned 345 pounds, squatted 585 and benched 405.

No. 64: Stephon Hicks, William & Mary, LB

He transferred in from Virginia Tech, so maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise that he had a profound effect on William & Mary’s special teams, where he led all of Division I  with four blocked punts (one shy of tying the FCS record) and returned a punt for a touchdown. He made 23 tackles, had two sacks and two forced fumbles. The 6-2, 215-pound junior broad jumped 10-11 and touched 11 feet on the Vertec. He’s also clocked a 10-yard fly with a 10-yard build-up of 1.01 seconds and has topped out at 22.5 mph on the GPS.

No. 65: Quincy Rhodes Jr., Arkansas, edge

One of the best D-linemen in college football, Rhodes earned All-SEC honors last year after he notched the most tackles for loss (15.5) by a Razorback in 10 years to go with eight sacks, six hurries and a forced fumble in 12 games. At 6-6, 277, he’s super strong, having bench pressed 405 pounds, squatted 585 and power cleaned 375. He broad jumped 10-2, vertical jumped 30 inches and clocked 19.97 mph on the GPS.

No. 66: Justin Bowick, Oklahoma State, WR

New coach Eric Morris added a lot of talented newcomers, most from his former North Texas program, but Bowick comes from Illinois, where he made 22 catches for 265 yards and five TDs last year. The 6-5, 209-pound senior, who began his college career at Eastern Illinois, back squatted over 500 pounds this offseason, topped 22 mph on the GPS and clocked a 1.36-second 10-yard split. Don’t be surprised if Bowick puts up big numbers on the field. Jaleel Johnson, a 6-4, 275-pound D-lineman who power cleaned 365 and topped 20 mph on the GPS, and Shaun Torgeson, a 6-4, 302-pound O-line transfer from Portland State who bench pressed over 500 pounds and broad jumped more than 9 feet, also merited strong consideration.

No. 67: Nico Iamaleava, UCLA, QB

The 6-5, 215-pound senior was the Bruins’ leading rusher in 2025, with 505 yards on 112 carries and four TDs. He also led UCLA with 10 runs of 20-plus yards in addition to completing 64 percent of his passes for 1,928 yards and 13 TDs with seven picks. The former five-star recruit has tantalizing athleticism that showed up in a big way when he led the Bruins to their first win over an AP top-10 team in 15 years when he accounted for five TDs in a 42-37 upset of then-No. 7 Penn State. The former volleyball standout vertical jumped 40 inches this offseason and clocked a 1.48 10-yard sprint. His 40-time was 4.57.

No. 68: Dylan Robinson, Washington, cornerback

The Huskies have produced a bunch of standout DBs over the past decade-plus and had some very long corners in recent years. The 6-3, 210-pound Robinson, a terrific high school sprinter who started five games as a freshman, made his first start in place of Tacario Davis against Ohio State’s spectacular group of receivers and held up well. This offseason, he clocked 23 mph on the GPS to go with a 38-inch vertical jump, a 10-3 broad jump, a 500-pound squat, a 345-pound bench and a 315 clean.

No. 69: John Mateer, Oklahoma, QB

He might be the most jacked QB in the country, as his Instagram account attests. The 6-1, 224-pound senior is incredibly strong, especially in the lower body. This offseason, he did a front squat with 510 pounds. His agility times were quite good: 7.17 seconds in the 3-cone and 4.28 seconds in the 5-10-5. He hit 20.4 mph on the GPS and vertical jumped 32 inches.

Mateer had a spectacular 2024 at Washington State, throwing for 3,139 yards and rushing for 826, accounting for 44 combined TDs and only seven INTs. Last season, playing through a broken bone in the thumb on his throwing hand and behind a very young O-line in a much tougher conference, Mateer threw for 2,885 yards, 14 TDs and 11 INTs and rushed for 431 yards and eight TDs. He did help lead the Sooners to the CFP despite all that, and expectations in Norman with him healthy (and a much more seasoned O-line) are for a big 2026.

No. 70: Ryan Baer, Pitt, OT

A three-year starter for the Panthers with 29 starts at right tackle and six at left, Baer was honorable mention All-ACC in 2025. Panthers coach Pat Narduzzi calls the 6-7, 330-pound Baer a “rare athlete” because of his massive frame that carries just 15 percent body fat. He’s able to hit more than 18 mph max velocity, has vertical jumped 28 1/2 inches, broad jumped 9 feet and did 435 pounds on the bench. Baer’s force-plate numbers are equally impressive. Compared with data from a three-year NFL case study, Baer ranked above the 97th percentile in jump height, peak propulsive power and modified reactive strength index (mRSI).

No. 71: Mike Matthews, Tennessee, WR

A former five-star recruit who enters his second season as a starter, he caught 53 passes for 813 yards and four touchdowns. The 6-1, 200-pounder has really benefited from the arrival of new strength coach Derek Owings, who came from national champion Indiana. Matthews has improved his top-end speed to 23.0 mph and his 1.43-second 10-yard split also stands out. Matthews also vertical jumped 38 1/2 inches.

No. 72: Elijah Hughes, Notre Dame, DL

A former high-level shot putter in high school who began his college career at archrival USC, the 6-3, 295-pound Hughes had 21 tackles and three TFLs last year as part of a talented D-line. Hughes’ explosiveness from his track background shows up well in his testing numbers. He broad jumped 9-9 1/2 this offseason. To be almost 300 pounds and broad jump almost 10 feet is something. He also vertical jumped 33 inches, squatted 610 pounds and cleaned 345.

No. 73: Kari Ashley, TCU, TE

Ashley first played linebacker at Georgia Tech and got medically disqualified with a back injury. He then went to Navarro College and ended up at tight end, where his video wowed TCU personnel. At 6-4, 225 pounds, Ashley broad jumped 11-4. “He’s the most freaky athlete we got,” said TCU GM Ryan Dorchester, who added that Ashley is in the same realm of freakiness as former TCU standout Savion Williams, a two-time Freaks List Horned Frog in 2023 and 2024.

“We’re just super excited about this guy,” said TCU QB Jaden Craig. “He’s unbelievable.”

No. 74: Kyran Duhon, Tulsa, edge

A high-level high school shot putter and discus thrower, Duhon made 16 tackles and two TFLs for Oklahoma State last year after starting his career at UTEP. The 6-1, 265-pounder is expected to make a bigger impact this fall at Tulsa. He turned heads this summer when he hit 21 mph and  vertical jumped 35 inches. Duhon bench pressed 425 pounds, squatted 615 and cleaned 365.

No. 75: Trace Thaden, North Dakota, OT

Credit to the Missouri Valley Football Conference school for its evaluation. The Fighting Hawks went into Nebraska, to Millard West High in Omaha, and believed the 6-7, 240-pound tight end, who also played basketball and did track and field, would grow into being a gifted offensive tackle. Thaden had opportunities to jump to the Power 4 level since then but opted to stay loyal to North Dakota. (He’ll get to play Nebraska in Week 4 this year on Sept. 19.)

The 6-7 3/4, 305-pounder blossomed into a starting left tackle in 2025. He has 34-inch arms and a 6-8 1/4-inch wingspan. His bench press is up to 350 pounds, the same amount he cleaned this offseason. His vertical jump, 32 inches, is even more impressive. He also broad jumped 9-4 and did 29-1 on his triple broad jump. Coaches expect he will run the 40 in under 5 seconds next year.

No. 76: Yamir Knight, SMU, WR

Mustangs strength coach Shawn Griswold recently called out EA Sports for only ranking Knight’s strength as “55” in its video game and made a compelling case for that number being much higher: This offseason, the 5-8, 185-pounder bench pressed twice his weight (370), did 21 reps on the bench with 225, squatted 543 pounds and power cleaned 325. He also clocked a 4.12 shuttle time, a 7.01 in the 3-cone and vertical jumped 37 1/2 inches.

Knight also showed up big on the field too. He began his college career playing for Curt Cignetti at JMU in 2023 and was the Dukes’ receptions leader in 2024, catching 53 passes for 605 yards and four TDs. Knight fit in well at SMU, catching 54 passes for 637 yards and five TDs. He finished the season with a flurry, making seven catches for 104 yards and winning offensive MVP honors in the Holiday Bowl.

No. 77: Javon Robinson, Wisconsin, CB

The Badgers’ defense has a few guys who could’ve also made this list. Stud sophomore linebackers Mason Posa (a 34-inch vertical at 235 pounds) and Cooper Catalano (a 1.53 electronically-timed 10-yard sprint at 232 pounds) and edge Nicolas Clayton (a 10-3 broad jump and 22+ mph on the GPS at 6-5, 245) each gained serious consideration, as did linebacker Jon Jon Kamara (a 10-11 broad jump at 6-4, 242).

But we’re opting for Poyser and Robinson. At 5-11 1/2, 185 pounds, Robinson, who has added 15 pounds since January, has turned heads with his speed, clocking a 4.32 40, hitting over 23 mph on the GPS and broad jumping 10-11. He did 14 reps on the bench with 225 pounds and also did pull-ups for reps lugging an extra 100 pounds up.

No. 78: Gavin Magorien, Michigan, long snapper

Magorien spent 2025 as Marshall’s long snapper before transferring to Ann Arbor, but he also played wide receiver and DB in high school in Erie, Pa. The 6-0, 202-pound sophomore broad jumped 10-10, did 26 reps on the bench press at 225 and squatted 550 pounds, making a case to be one of the strongest players pound-for-pound in college football. His 6.87 3-cone time is exceptional.

No. 79: Trequan Jones, Tulsa, RB

The 5-9, 190-pound speedster from Florida started five games at Old Dominion last year and finished No. 6 in the nation in yards per carry (792 yards on 105 carries with six TDs). This summer, Jones hit 23.6 mph on the GPS, one of several blazing numbers he posted during training. Jones vertical jumped 42 inches in addition to clocking a 3.90-second shuttle, a 1.48-second 10-yard split and a 2.48 20-yard split.

No. 80: Daniel Matagi, Oregon State, DT

The former star high school wrestler began his college career at Central Washington, where he had 38 tackles (nine for loss), 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a blocked kick in 2024. Last season, while playing for Portland State, Matagi had 16 tackles (3.5 tackles for loss) and 1.5 sacks. New Beavers head coach JaMarcus Shephard has raved about his grit, toughness and the fact that he does everything “violently” with a “streak of anger” on the field, before smiling right after. He is a load at 5-10, 305 pounds and has demonstrated extreme power and explosiveness, having bench pressed 505 pounds at 0.39 m/s and back squatted 635 pounds at 0.52 m/s. He clocked a 10-yard dash in 1.68 seconds.

No. 81: Kenji Christian, Connecticut, RB

The Alabama native followed coach Jason Candle from Toledo to Storrs after running for 528 yards last season. Christian has been a big-play back, averaging 5.0 yards per carry for Toledo last year and 6.0 in two seasons at North Carolina A&T. The 6-2, 205-pounder ran 22.55 mph this offseason; he also broad jumped 10-11 and benched 345 pounds. The Huskies also have another Freaks List-caliber running back transfer in former WVU Mountaineer Cyncir Bowers, a 195-pound sophomore who broad jumped 10-9 and vertical jumped 43 inches.

No. 82: JoJo Williams, Holy Cross, RB

The son of a former Ohio State soccer player (his dad, Bernard), the 5-7, 181-pound sophomore ran for 121 yards last season to go with 17 receptions and 217 receiving yards. He’s considered pound-for-pound the strongest player in the program, squatting 600 pounds and benching 320. This offseason, he did a force plate counter movement jump of 61 cm in addition to having a 10-9 broad jump and a 40.2-inch vertical.

No. 83: Kaleb Spencer, Virginia Tech, LB

A terrific combination of speed, power and explosiveness, the 6-1, 230-pound Spencer is coming off a breakout season in which he led the Hokies in tackles (67) and TFLs (nine). James Franklin and his staff are expecting he’ll be even better this fall. This offseason, Spencer bench pressed 375 pounds, squatted 565 and power cleaned 365. He also topped 21 mph on the GPS and ran a 4.20 shuttle. The fastest shuttle time by a linebacker at the combine since 2022 is just a one-hundredth of a second faster at 4.19.

No. 84: Alexander Doost, Arizona, OL

A Freshman All-American in 2024, Doost is a two-year starter at right guard. He’s a giant of a man at 6-7, 348. This offseason, he bench pressed 440 pounds, power cleaned 405 and back squatted 650. He has impressive explosiveness for being so enormous. He vertical jumped 30 inches, broad jumped 9-0 and hit 18 mph on the GPS. Even more impressive: seeing a guy who weighs almost 350 pounds climb up a rope 25 feet to reach the ceiling.

No. 85: Kwabena (Kobe) Asamoah, Rutgers, OG

The Scarlet Knights went into Ohio State’s backyard to get a key offensive cog in Asamoah, who first cracked their starting lineup late in his true freshman season of 2022. He’s started 25 games at right guard the past two seasons and has emerged as one of the better linemen in the Big Ten. Asamoah has some impressive measurables and strength numbers. The 6-2, 310-pounder’s got excellent length with a 6-10 wingspan, 34-inch arms and 10 5/8-inch hands. This offseason, he squatted 605 pounds and performed pull-ups at 305 pounds with an additional 105 pounds attached.

No. 86: Joshua Sales, Austin Peay, OT

He signed at Indiana in 2021, the year before the Hoosiers brought in Carter Smith, Omar Cooper Jr. and others on the 2025 national title team. Sales started four games as a redshirt freshman but then transferred to Purdue in 2024, where he started one game at left tackle. He then moved to FCS Austin Peay, where he shed some weight, started 12 games, made first-team all-conference and was an honorable mention All-American.

At 6-5 1/2, 298 pounds with 33 3/4-inch arms, Sales moves very well, having run a 1.73-second 10-yard split this offseason, which would’ve been fourth-best at the 2026 combine. His 20-yard split was 3.06 seconds. Sales, a former high school basketball player and wrestler, squatted 515. “He moves like (Bucs first-rounder O-lineman) Graham Barton,” said AP head coach Jeff Faris, a former Duke assistant who recruited Barton for the Blue Devils. “He’s super athletic, twitchy.”

No. 87: Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati, OL

The left guard is coming off a superb season in which his 82.8 PFF rating was highest among Big 12 guards and sixth nationally. Tengesdahl played a key role in Cincinnati’s line earning recognition from the Joe Moore Award, as the Bearcats were named semifinalists. The 6-4, 323-pounder turned down several SEC and Big Ten schools this offseason to stay put. He’s one of the most powerful players in college football. He benched 425 pounds, did a sumo lift with 615 and back squatted 615. He also showed off his agility by running a 1.75-second 10-yard split, had a 4.68 shuttle time and hit 18.12 mph on the GPS. Tengesdahl also made a case for CJ Crite, a 207-pound sophomore DB, for a spot here: “He’s lifting like three times his body weight. It’s crazy how strong he is.”

His teammate, OL Taran Tyo, is almost as strong. A former All-MAC player at Ball State, the 6-3, 326-pound Tyo had an excellent first season at UC at right guard in 2025. His bench isn’t quite as strong as his teammate Evan Tengesdahl’s at 405, but his lower body is stronger with his 700-pound back squat. Tyo, a standout wrestler in high school, did a 605-pound sumo lift to go with an 1.85-second 10-yard split, a 4.70 shuttle time, and he hit 17.50 mph on the GPS. He and Tengesdahl are tied for the strongest-rated players in the College Football 27 video game.

No. 88: Cameron Seldon, USF, WR

A former Virginia state 100- and 200-meter champion, Seldon caught 23 passes for 165 yards and two TDs for Virginia Tech last year before transferring to USF. He was No. 70 on the Freaks List last year after he clocked 22.9 mph on the GPS and broad jumped 10-4 at 6-1, 210. This offseason, Seldon did 19 reps on the bench press at 225. Former Ohio State DE C.J. Hicks, who followed coach Brian Hartline to Tampa, also merited some consideration. The 6-3, 240-pounder, a one-time five-star recruit, ran a 6.94-second 3-cone time, broad jumped 10-1 1/2 and did 26 pull-ups.

No. 89: Baron Tipton, North Texas, WR

He was No. 92 on this list last year, after vertical jumping 41 inches and broad jumping 10-5. Tipton was mostly a special teamer in 2025, catching two passes while playing in all 14 games. Tipton is expected to be more of a factor in Neal Brown’s offense this fall. The 6-5, 206-pound junior has hit 22.2 mph on the GPS. He also back squatted 450 pounds, did a 300-pound jerk and a 274-pound hip clean.

No. 90: Beau Pribula, Virginia, QB

The speedy transfer, who started his career at Penn State before going to Missouri last year, is now on his third P4 conference team in three years. He started 10 games for the Tigers last year and went 7-3, completing 67.4 percent of passes for 1,941 yards, with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also rushed for 297 yards and six touchdowns. The 6-2, 212-pounder is on this list because of his wheels, most notably his elite change of direction. He clocked a 3.94 shuttle time, quicker than any time put up at the NFL combine in four years since Jaxon Smith-Njigba did it at 3.93 seconds in 2023. Pribula also ran a blazing 6.84 3-cone time, which would’ve been the second-fastest of any player at last year’s NFL combine behind Alabama’s Germie Bernard (6.71).

No. 91: Audavion Collins, Penn State, CB

A 13-game starter last year, Collins made 47 tackles and broke up three passes in 2025. The 5-11, 185-pound Mississippi State transfer hit 23.1 mph this offseason, broad jumped 10-6 and vertical jumped 38 inches. He bench pressed 305 pounds.

No. 92: Andrew Miller, Harding University, FB

The Bisons have emerged as a Division II powerhouse, having won a national title three seasons ago and lost last year in the title game to Ferris State. They have developed a nasty triple-option flexbone attack and have recruited and developed several high-level players who could’ve also made this list.

Kaleb Walker is a 230-pound D-lineman who has run a 4.44 40 with a 40 1/2 inch vertical. Ben Boehm, a 215-pound RB, clocked a 4.36 40, vertical jumped 40 inches and benched 395 pounds. But the biggest Freak is Miller, a 6-1, 225-pound senior who came in second for the Harlon Hill Award (the D-II Heisman) last year, rushing for 2,048 yards and 28 TDs. This offseason, he was clocked in the 40 at 4.44; he ran a 4.10 shuttle, broad jumped 10-3, vertical jumped 37 1/2 inches and bench pressed 395. He also hit 22.25 mph on the GPS. Away from the field, one of his big hobbies is catching snakes.

“He and his cousins will just jump in snake-infested waters and go to work,” said Harding SID Scott Goode. “He catches fish with his bare hands. It’s unbelievable. Truly a freak.”

No. 93: Zach Rowell, Stanford, DL

The fifth-year senior made 15 tackles with a half-sack last season. At 6-3, 285 with only 17 percent body fat, Rowell moves well, having hit 19.71 mph on the Catapult. Rowell also back squatted 625 pounds, benched 400 and power cleaned 365.

No. 94: Elijah Griffin, Georgia, DL

The Dawgs have produced a whopping eight first-round draft picks from the front seven since 2022, and Griffin looks like the next dominator to come through the pipeline. He was a Freshman All-American last year. He caused a lot of havoc in 2025, making 22 tackles and 2.5 TFLs. In the CFP, Griffin made four tackles in the Sugar Bowl against Ole Miss and forced a fumble returned for a 47-yard TD. The 6-4, 310-pound Griffin, who won’t turn 20 until midseason, broad jumped 9-5, got 29 1/2 inches on the vertical and power cleaned 355 pounds.

No. 95: Jaray Bledsoe, Mississippi State, DL

He started four games last season and was productive with 35 tackles, 6.5 TFLs and 1.5 sacks. Bledsoe played his best against the toughest competition, including a career-high five tackles against Georgia and 1.5 sacks against Texas, his former school. The 6-4, 298-pound Texan is considered the biggest Freak in the Bulldogs program. His power index is 714 after he power cleaned 365, back squatted 675 and benched 365.

No. 96: J’Mond Tapp, Memphis, DE

He was at Texas and Arizona State before tearing up the Sun Belt at Southern Miss, where he made 70 tackles with 12.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks and 10 QB hurries. The 6-3, 250-pound edge rusher has just 10 percent body fat and hit 19.5 mph on the GPS to go with a 515-pound squat and a 335-pound clean. Memphis linebacker Mike Montgomery also merited consideration at 6-3 1/2, 245 pounds with 9 percent body fat, a 405-pound bench, a 600-pound squat and 19.3 mph on the GPS.

No. 97: Javon Smith, Army, DL

Last year, we had guard Paolo Gennarelli representing Army, and he’s back for another season as one of the best and strongest men in the American Conference. He benched 515 pounds and deadlifted 700. Fullback Jake Rendina also deserves recognition. He’s trimmed his weight down to 235 from 260 but still benched 425 and deadlifted 650. But this year, our choice is Smith, a 6-2, 260-pound junior who had five tackles last year. “At 260 pounds, he is the strongest guy I’ve ever coached,” Army strength coach Conor Hughes said. “He has a 655-pound squat, 735-pound deadlift, a 455-pound bench — he’s just an absolute freak.”

No. 98: Daniel Sellers, Richmond, DE

Last year as a redshirt freshman, the 6-3, 253-pound Sellers emerged as a playmaker for the Spiders, making 4.5 TFLs and three sacks and forcing two fumbles. Richmond’s expecting him to take an even bigger step forward. Sellers won the program’s Gus Lee Winter Warrior Award, honoring the player who made the biggest strides during offseason workouts.

“He’s a freak in the weight room because he can squat 600 pounds, he can bench 455-plus and can power clean around 365, and he moves so fast,” said Richmond strength coach Scott Brincks. “You just don’t see that in a normal human. He’s that much of a freak when it comes to those things.”

No. 99: Lucky Sutton, San Diego State, RB

Sutton was a semifinalist last year for the Doak Walker Award after he ran for 1,297 yards and 10 TDs. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry. The bruising 6-1, 212-pounder squatted 565 pounds, deadlifted 535 and benched 345 this offseason. He hit 22 mph on the GPS and clocked a 10-yard time of 1.01 seconds. And yes, Lucky is his real name. His parents chose to name him that after he overcame a health scare that had him on a ventilator shortly after he was born.

No. 100: Israel Oladipupo, BC, DE

He made only two tackles in seven games as a freshman last year but is expected to make a much bigger impact in 2026. The 6-3, 250-pounder squatted 415 pounds for five reps with remarkable speed, generating an impressive 1,123 watts of power output.

No. 101: Brody Boehm, Ball State, kicker

You’ve got to be really, really special to make the list as a punter or kicker, and the 6-1, 208-pound transfer from Missouri is. Boehm, who has a leg good from 60 yards out, vertical jumped 41 inches and broad jumped 10-0 this offseason. He also scored a 20 on Ball State’s Functional Movement Screen, which is a near-perfect score.

His older brother, Ben “Ironman” Boehm, is a powerlifter who won a gold medal at the 2025 Special Olympics World Championships in Romania. Brody has been training with his brother, alongside Kyle Moran of Moran Academy for Strength and Speed in Carmel, Ind., since 2020.