The Herbies are right here for the 2019 season
Kirk Herbstreit picks his favorites for the 2019 season, from superstars to shock groups, pupil sections and bands, plus predictions for convention champions and the Faculty Soccer Playoff. Tune in for The Herbies Preseason Particular at 7 p.m. ET Friday on ESPN.
Final game-changer
Travis Etienne, Clemson
Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
Auburn line of defense
Grant Delpit, LSU
J.Okay. Dobbins, Ohio State
Most fun participant
Rondale Moore, Purdue
Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
Adrian Killins Jr., UCF
KJ Hamler, Penn State
Jaylen Waddle, Alabama
Finest tandems
Tua Tagovailoa and Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
Nick Coe and Derrick Brown, Auburn
JT Daniels and Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC
Michael Pinckney and Shaquille Quarterman, Miami
Camryn Bynum and Elijah Hicks, Cal
Travis Etienne rushed for 1,658 yards and 24 touchdowns final season for Clemson. Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports activities
Throwback gamers
Khaleke Hudson, Michigan
Evan Weaver, Cal
Garrett Groshek, Wisconsin
David Reese, Florida
Michael Warren, Cincinnati
Breakout star
Dylan Moses, Alabama
Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State
Kellen Mond, Texas A&M
Julian Okwara, Notre Dame
Trey Sermon, Oklahoma
Rodney Dangerfield (‘no respect’)
Ke’Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt
Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
Leki Fotu, Utah
Hunter Bryant, Washington
Greg Eisworth, Iowa State
Finest-kept secret
Brian Robinson, Alabama
Eno Benjamin, Arizona State
Tyler Johnson, Minnesota
Quartney Davis, Texas A&M
Trajan Bandy, Miami
2 Associated
All-intangible
Sam Ehlinger, Texas
Grant Delpit, LSU
Khaleke Hudson, Michigan
Nate Evans, UCF
Marcelino Ball, Indiana
Welcome again
Terrell Lewis, Alabama
Antoine Winfield Jr., Minnesota
Okay’Lavon Chaisson, LSU
Elijah Sindelar, Purdue
James Skalski, Clemson
Largest footwear to fill
Justin Fields, Ohio State
Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma
Xavier Thomas, Clemson
Kwity Paye, Michigan
Nate Wieting, Iowa
Finest stadium entrance
Clemson
Virginia Tech
South Carolina
Oregon
Michigan
Most improved ambiance
Texas
Miami
UCF bounce home
Iowa State
Washington State
Finest pupil sections
Penn State
Notre Dame
Texas A&M
Wisconsin
Utah
Ohio State’s marching band is understood for its halftime performances. Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire
Finest bands
Ohio State
Southern
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio College
Final Herbie
Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
Jake Fromm, Georgia
Sam Ehlinger, Texas
Jonathon Cooper, Ohio State
Justin Herbert, Oregon
Impression switch
Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma
Justin Fields, Ohio State
Brandon Wimbush, UCF
Juwan Johnson, Oregon
Okay.J. Osborn, Miami
Most professional prepared
Grant Delpit, LSU
Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri
Derrick Brown, Auburn
Tee Higgins, Clemson
Chase Younger, Ohio State
Twin-threat QB
D’Eriq King, Houston
Adrian Martinez, Nebraska
Sam Ehlinger, Texas
Bryce Perkins, Virginia
Khalil Tate, Arizona
Finest restaurant
Giuseppe’s, Columbus, Ohio
Sotto Sotto, Atlanta
Jeff Ruby’s, Louisville, Kentucky
Chuck’s Fish, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Limoncello, Boston
Finest WR
Jerry Jeudy, Alabama
Tylan Wallace, Oklahoma State
Laviska Shenault Jr., Colorado
Justyn Ross, Clemson
CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma
Finest pass-rusher
Chase Younger, Ohio State
Terrell Lewis, Alabama
Nick Coe, Auburn
Julian Okwara, Notre Dame
A.J. Epenesa, Iowa/Okay’Lavon Chaisson, LSU
Finest tight finish
Albert Okwuegbunam, Missouri
Grant Calcaterra, Oklahoma
Hunter Bryant, Washington
Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
Brevin Jordan, Miami
Finest linebacker
Dylan Moses, Alabama
Joe Bachie, Michigan State
Shaq Quarterman, Miami
Erroll Thompson, Mississippi State
Evan Weaver, Cal
Finest non-Energy 5 staff
Boise State
UCF
Cincinnati
Memphis
Military
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love threw for three,567 yards and 32 touchdowns final season. Brian Losness/USA TODAY Sports activities
Finest Group of 5 participant
Jordan Love, Utah State
Patrick Johnson, Tulane
D’Eriq King, Houston
Greg McCrae, UCF
Curtis Weaver, Boise State
Prime man on an island — CB
Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
A.J. Terrell, Clemson
Patrick Surtain, Alabama
Bryce Corridor, Virginia
Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn
Impression coordinator rent
Josh Gattis, Michigan
Alex Grinch, Oklahoma
Graham Harrell, USC
Kendal Briles, Florida State
Jeff Hafley/Greg Mattison, Ohio State
Baller
Joe Burrow, LSU
Brock Purdy, Iowa State
Richard LeCounte, Georgia
David Woodward, Utah State
Noah Igbinoghene, Auburn
Query mark THAT ISN’T truly a query
Georgia WR
Washington protection
Penn State ability (QB/WR/RB)
Washington State QB (subsequent man up)
Oregon protection
Finest true freshman
Jordan Whittington, Texas
Derek Stingley Jr., LSU
DJ Dale, Alabama
Garrett Wilson, Ohio State
Bo Nix, Auburn
Shock staff
Arizona State
Minnesota
Wake Forest
Baylor
East Carolina
Faculty Soccer Playoff
Alabama over Texas
Clemson over Ohio State
Nationwide champion
Alabama over Clemson
Convention champions
ACC
Clemson over Miami
Sleeper: Virginia
Huge 12
Texas over Oklahoma
Sleeper: Oklahoma State
Huge Ten
Ohio State over Wisconsin
Sleeper: Minnesota
Pac-12
Washington over Arizona State
Sleeper: Cal
SEC
Alabama over Georgia
Sleeper: Missouri
AAC
UCF over Memphis
Sleeper: Tulane
C-USA
Southern Miss over Marshall
Sleeper: FIU
MAC
Western Michigan over Ohio
Sleeper: Japanese Michigan
MWC
Boise State over Fresno State
Sleeper: Nevada
Solar Belt
Appalachian State over Louisiana
Sleeper: Louisiana