Top prospects regularly provide hope for the future of college football programs, but a fair number of them struggle to make an impact at the next level.
Entering the 2018 campaign, 10 former top-75 prospects from the classes of 2014 or 2015 have their final opportunities to back up their recruiting billings.
In some situations, it's simply that a stacked roster prevented the player from climbing the depth chart. Injuries can also derail a prized prospect.
However, not every story is a minor setback at an inopportune moment. In addition to a lack of progression, suspensions and dismissals may derail a player's college career.