- Sep 8, 2014
- 25,455
- 59,490
This is surprising to me, but Alabama's freshman played more snaps than our freshman did. All that talent at Alabama and their freshman played more than ours. Unbelievable, the rich get richer.
https://gridironnow.com/freshmen-snaps-2016-season/
Texas Tech freshmen had most snaps in 2016; 5 SEC schools in top 10
Texas Tech freshmen received the most snaps in 2016, while five SEC programs ranked in the top 10 in that category.
Pro Football Focus’ research showed that Texas Tech freshmen had 4,429 snaps in ’16, far more than second-place Kansas (3,921). SEC programs Ole Miss, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia ranked sixth through 10th, respectively, in freshmen snaps.
Alabama had perhaps the nation’s most recognizable freshman in 2016 in quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Crimson Tide also started a true freshman at right tackle in Jonah Williams, and true freshman running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 567 yards and four touchdowns.
Georgia started true freshman Jacob Eason at quarterback and also received key production from freshman tight end Isaac Nauta as well as five freshman defensive linemen.
South Carolina’s leading passer (Jake Bentley) was a true freshmen, as were its top two rushers (Rico Dowdle and A.J. Turner) and its third-leading receiver (Bryan Edwards).
Two of Ole Miss’ top five receivers (Van Jefferson and A.J. Brown) were freshmen, and a multitude of freshmen played a lot on defense, most notably linemen Benito Jones, safeties Myles Hartsfield and Deontay Anderson and cornerbacks Jaylon Jones and Jalen Julius.
True freshman right tackle Jawaan Taylor may have been Florida’s most consistent offensive lineman, and linebacker David Reese, defensive end Jabari Zuniga and safety Chauncey Gardner were freshmen who flashed at various points of the season.
https://gridironnow.com/freshmen-snaps-2016-season/
Texas Tech freshmen had most snaps in 2016; 5 SEC schools in top 10
Texas Tech freshmen received the most snaps in 2016, while five SEC programs ranked in the top 10 in that category.
Pro Football Focus’ research showed that Texas Tech freshmen had 4,429 snaps in ’16, far more than second-place Kansas (3,921). SEC programs Ole Miss, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia ranked sixth through 10th, respectively, in freshmen snaps.
Alabama had perhaps the nation’s most recognizable freshman in 2016 in quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Crimson Tide also started a true freshman at right tackle in Jonah Williams, and true freshman running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 567 yards and four touchdowns.
Georgia started true freshman Jacob Eason at quarterback and also received key production from freshman tight end Isaac Nauta as well as five freshman defensive linemen.
South Carolina’s leading passer (Jake Bentley) was a true freshmen, as were its top two rushers (Rico Dowdle and A.J. Turner) and its third-leading receiver (Bryan Edwards).
Two of Ole Miss’ top five receivers (Van Jefferson and A.J. Brown) were freshmen, and a multitude of freshmen played a lot on defense, most notably linemen Benito Jones, safeties Myles Hartsfield and Deontay Anderson and cornerbacks Jaylon Jones and Jalen Julius.
True freshman right tackle Jawaan Taylor may have been Florida’s most consistent offensive lineman, and linebacker David Reese, defensive end Jabari Zuniga and safety Chauncey Gardner were freshmen who flashed at various points of the season.