Every spring brings a new beginning for college football teams, but it also means that they have to move on without some key pieces. Players break out, but that also means the NFL takes notice. Others simply run out of eligibility, and that can be tough for some programs to overcome. The AAC had a number of big names turn pro this year, and all of them leave giant holes at the position they vacate. Today we pick the 10 toughest players to replace in the AAC for the 2021 season.
1. RB Kenny Gainwell, Memphis
We’ve already seen the effect Gainwell’s absence had on the Memphis offense.