No reasonable person would argue that Trevor Lawrence isn't the best sophomore in college football. After leading Clemson to a national title as a true freshman, he's earned that spot.
The rest of the top 10, though, is full of debate.
All-purpose stars, standout defenders and even another quarterbacku2015perhaps not the one you expectu2015all made the cut.
While a long-term projection accompanies each player, it doesn't influence their ranking. We primarily factor in past production while accounting for injury. That's why a potential star like Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, who has 39 career passes, isn't in the top 10.