Former Baylor quarterback-turned-Auburn starter Jarrett Stidham was picked to become college football's biggest breakout star in 2017 by Sports Illustrated writer Chris Johnson.
"Stidham's the pick on account of his potential impact on the SEC West and national championship races. The Tigers play at Clemson in early September and host Alabama in the Iron Bowl on Thanksgiving weekend," said Johnson.
The former Bear was a highly recruited prospect out of perennial Texas high school powerhouse Stephenville. As a true freshman at Baylor, Stidham played in 10 games and started three after replacing starter Seth Russell (injury).