2. COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S BEST RETURNING DEFENSIVE BACKS
Derek Stingley, Jr. (AP Images)
I round out my list of the top 10 returning players in college football at each position with the defensive backs.
1.
Derek Stingley Jr.
, LSU — The sophomore is already one of the elite in college football regardless of position.
2.
Jevon Holland
, Oregon — Holland doesn’t get the attention he deserves because he plays on the West Coast, but he is special.
3.
Patrick Surtain
, Alabama — Surtain is the next great defensive back out of Alabama with his size and fluidity.
4.
Elijah Molden
, Washington — Molden is not only technically sound but he’s a great tackler as well.
5.
Trevon Moehrig
, TCU — Moehrig closes well and has great ball skills and he’s a guy who reads the quarterback easily.
6.
Caleb Farley
, Virginia Tech — Farley works very well in space and has very good read and recognition skills.
7.
Thomas Graham
, Oregon — Two from Oregon? Yep. Graham isn’t too far behind Holland when it comes to skill level.
8.
Kyle Hamilton
, Notre Dame — I love the way Hamilton comes up and hits and his length allows him to make a ton of plays.
9.
Eric Stokes
, Georgia — Stokes gets overlooked at times but he’s one of the best in solo coverage.
10.
Jacoby Stevens
, LSU — Stevens plays so many roles but he’s too talented to leave off this list. He’s a freak.
@MFarrell
Derek Stingley, Jr. (AP Images)
I round out my list of the top 10 returning players in college football at each position with the defensive backs.
1.
Derek Stingley Jr.
, LSU — The sophomore is already one of the elite in college football regardless of position.
2.
Jevon Holland
, Oregon — Holland doesn’t get the attention he deserves because he plays on the West Coast, but he is special.
3.
Patrick Surtain
, Alabama — Surtain is the next great defensive back out of Alabama with his size and fluidity.
4.
Elijah Molden
, Washington — Molden is not only technically sound but he’s a great tackler as well.
5.
Trevon Moehrig
, TCU — Moehrig closes well and has great ball skills and he’s a guy who reads the quarterback easily.
6.
Caleb Farley
, Virginia Tech — Farley works very well in space and has very good read and recognition skills.
7.
Thomas Graham
, Oregon — Two from Oregon? Yep. Graham isn’t too far behind Holland when it comes to skill level.
8.
Kyle Hamilton
, Notre Dame — I love the way Hamilton comes up and hits and his length allows him to make a ton of plays.
9.
Eric Stokes
, Georgia — Stokes gets overlooked at times but he’s one of the best in solo coverage.
10.
Jacoby Stevens
, LSU — Stevens plays so many roles but he’s too talented to leave off this list. He’s a freak.
@MFarrell
