More and more freshman are making major impacts in college football, and 2016 was a banner year for them. Jalen Hurts led Alabama to an undefeated regular-season record, Clemson's Dexter Lawrence and Houston's Ed Oliver became defensive line stars, and several others made their names this season. Here's who the best freshmen were this season:
OFFENSE
QB Jalen Hurts, Alabama Crimson Tide
RB Trayveon Williams, Texas A&M Aggies
RB Mike Weber, Ohio State Buckeyes
WR Demetris Robertson, Cal Golden Bears
WR Ahmmon Richards, Miami Hurricanes
TE Isaac Nauta, Georgia Bulldogs
OL Jonah Williams, Alabama Crimson Tide
OL Jawan Taylor, Florida Gators
OL Ben Bredeson, Michigan Wolverines
OL Michael Jordan, Ohio State Buckeyes
OL Parker Braun, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
DEFENSE
DL Ed Oliver, Houston Cougars
DL Dexter Lawrence, Clemson Tigers
DL Nick Bosa, Ohio State Buckeyes
DL Brian Burns, Florida State Seminoles
LB Shaq Quarterman, Miami Hurricanes
LB Troy Dye, Oregon Ducks
LB Jordyn Brooks, Texas Tech Red Raiders
DB Taylor Rapp, Washington Huskies
DB Jordan Parker, Oklahoma Sooners
DB Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota Golden Gophers
DB Julian Love, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
SPECIAL TEAMS
K Ricky Aguayo, Florida State Seminoles
P Blake Gillikin, Penn State Nittany Lions