A lot is still up in the air for the Northwestern as we slowly but surely draw nearer to the kickoff of the 2015 football season, but the excitement for football season is undeniable. For most players, it's been over half a year since they last took the field to compete against someone other than their own teammates.
But for those who redshirted last year, it's been a year and a half. These players are ready to prove they belong on the field after taking a year to learn the system, put on muscle and improve. Earlier Wednesday, we looked at five veteran players who could have breakout seasons.