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Pat Forde lists 25 intriguing non-QB college football players for 2026

Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Pat Forde lists 25 intriguing non-QB college football players for 2026

Summary

Sports Illustrated published a ranking of the 25 most intriguing non-quarterback players for the 2026 college football season. The list features a mix of talents, including a potential top draft pick and a champion in hay bale tossing. This follows previous lists highlighting intriguing coaches and quarterbacks, delving deeper into the broader college football. The article aims to showcase key players who could make significant impacts this coming season.

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Key Details

•Ranking features 25 non-quarterback players for 2026 season
•Includes possible No. 1 draft pick
•Also highlights unique talents like hay bale toss champion
•Follows previous lists of coaches and quarterbacks
•Aims to spotlight key contributors in college football

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11:00 AMSports Illustrated — Pat Forde: The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Non-QB Players for 2026 - Sports Illustrated

What they're saying

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The quarterbacks already got their shine, and this list of the best of the rest on the field truly has it all: a possible No. 1 draft pick, a hay bale toss champ and a player whose middle name is “ESPN.”
— Sports Illustratedby Pat Forde

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